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India's cricket team suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the first Test match of the three-match series, held at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The Indian team was bowled out for a paltry 46 runs in the first innings, their lowest ever home total, before losing the match by eight wickets. This marked New Zealand's first Test victory in India since 1988.
After the match, India's captain, Rohit Sharma, candidly acknowledged the team's poor performance, admitting that he had misjudged the playing conditions. While he expected the pitch to be challenging initially, he was taken aback by the team's complete collapse for such a low score. Despite the setback, Sharma remains confident that his team can bounce back in the remaining two matches and win the series.
Sharma cited India's previous success against England, where they won four consecutive matches after losing the first Test, as evidence of their ability to recover from defeats. He highlighted the importance of individual contributions and the team's collective determination to turn the tide in the upcoming matches. The series now hangs in the balance, with India needing to regroup and perform at their best to avoid a disappointing defeat.