5 Lowest Team Totals In Tests In India

Test cricket is something that witnesses big totals by many teams. Since there are no restrictions on the number of overs a team can bat in Tests, there are many times when a team reaches a massive total on the scoreboard. For instance, the highest team total by any team in Tests is Sri Lanka’s 952-6, which they scored in a match against India in 1997.

However, there are also some occasions in the longest format when a team suffers a massive batting collapse and reach a low total on the scoreboard. Such games also grab a lot of eyeballs due to the poor performance of the batting team and spectacular job by the opposition team while bowling.

Indian grounds are mostly high-scoring grounds. However, there are some times when teams get out for a miserable total on the scoreboard. In this article, we take a look at the 5 lowest team totals by teams in Tests while playing in India.

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5 Lowest Team Totals In Tests In India

5. England- 81-10 vs India (2021)

During the England tour of India in February 2021, England were bowled out for just 81. The incident occurred during the 3rd Test of the 4-match series. Batting first, England were bowled out for 112 in the 1st innings. In response, India were bowled out for 145.

In the second innings, England got all out for just 81 runs. Ben Stokes scored the highest 25 runs as 7 batsmen lost their wickets for single-digit scores. In the end, India won the match by 10 wickets chasing a 49-run target in the final innings.

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4. South Africa- 79-10 vs India (2015)

During South Africa’s tour to India in 2015, the visitors were bowled out for just 79 runs in one match. It was the 3rd Test of the 4-match series. Batting first, India were bowled out for 215 in the 1st innings. In response, Hashim Amla-led South Africa got all out for just 79 runs.

JP Duminy scored the most 35 runs in the innings. Later, India posted 173-10 on the scoreboard, setting a target of 310 for the visitors. South Africa got all out for 185 in the 2nd innings and lost the match by 124 runs.

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3. India – 76-10 vs South Africa (2008)

India take the 3rd spot in this list. During a Test series against South Africa in 2008, the Indian team were bowled out for a total of just 76. During the 2nd Test of the 3-match Test series, India suffered a huge batting collapse in the 1st innings.

The Indian team, led by Anil Kumble, were bowled out for just 76 with only Irfan Pathan (21*) and MS Dhoni (14) scoring in double-digits. In response, South Africa posted 494-7 (d) on the board. India gave a better performance in the 2nd innings, posting 328-10. However, they lost the match by an innings and 90 runs.

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2. India- 75-10 vs West Indies (1987)

Back in 1987 during the West Indies tour of India, the Dilip Vengsarkar-led Indian team were bowled out for 75 in one match. During India vs West Indies 1st Test of the 4-match series, the Indian team got all out for just 75 while batting first in the 1st innings. Arun Lal scored 20 runs as 7 batsmen lost their wickets for single digits.

In response, West Indies got all out for 127 in the 1st innings. In the 2nd innings, India gave an impressive batting show, smashing 327 on the scoreboard with Dilip Vengasarkar’s 120-run knock. However, with an unbeaten 109 by Vivian Richards, West Indies reached the target of 276 with 5 wickets in hand.

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1. New Zealand- 62-10 vs India (2021)

New Zealand take the top spot in this list. During the ongoing New Zealand tour of India 2021, the visitors got out for 62 runs in IND vs NZ 2nd Test. In the ongoing match, India posted 325-10 in the first innings with a 150-run knock by Mayank Agarwal.

Notably, Kiwi spinner Ajaz Khan made the impeccable record of scalping 10 wickets in a single inning, as he hunted down all the Indian batsmen. In response, the New Zealand side got out for just 62 in the 2nd innings. 8 of the 10 batsmen got out for single-digit scores.

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