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The recent performance of the Indian cricket team in the first Test against New Zealand has raised serious concerns about their batting prowess, especially in conditions that favor seam bowling. India, led by Rohit Sharma, was bowled out for a paltry 46 runs in their first innings, marking their third-lowest innings total in Test history. This disappointing performance served as a stark reminder of their disastrous performance in Adelaide in December 2020, when they were bowled out for a record-low 36 runs against Australia. Cricket Australia seized this opportunity to playfully taunt the Indian team, reminding them of their past struggles with a post highlighting India's poor batting in the second innings of the Adelaide Test, which saw them dismissed for 36 runs in just 21.2 overs.
The Indian batting lineup faced a relentless onslaught from the New Zealand pace duo of Matt Henry and William O'Rourke. Henry, in particular, exhibited exceptional control and accuracy, ending the innings with an impressive haul of 5 wickets for just 15 runs. O'Rourke, meanwhile, picked up 4 wickets for 22 runs, demonstrating his ability to move the ball both ways and exploit the conditions effectively. India's batting woes were evident from the very beginning. Captain Rohit Sharma fell early, attempting to break the shackles by stepping out to Tim Southee but ultimately missing the ball and getting bowled. Only two Indian batsmen managed to reach double-digit scores: Rishabh Pant (20) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (13). Five other batsmen failed to even get off the mark, highlighting the lack of resilience and adaptability in the Indian batting order.
India's upcoming tour of Australia in a month's time has now been cast in a new light. With their recent struggles against New Zealand, the Indian team will need to address their batting woes urgently. The Australian bowlers, known for their aggressive and challenging approach, will be eager to exploit any weaknesses in the Indian batting order. The Indian team must find a way to improve their batting technique, especially against seam bowling, and develop a more resilient and adaptable approach to scoring runs in challenging conditions. If they fail to do so, their upcoming tour of Australia could be a painful reminder of their recent batting struggles.
Source: Cricket Australia Taunts Team India With 36 All Out Reminder After 46 All Out