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Xtra Time Web Desk: Cricket Australia took a dig at the Indian cricket team following their shocking first-innings collapse in the Bengaluru Test on October 17. India were completely outplayed by New Zealand as they crumbled to just 46 runs, marking their lowest score on home soil and third-lowest overall in Test history. This low total surpassed their previous worst on Indian soil—53 by New Zealand in 2021.

Cricket Australia seized the moment to troll India by sharing clips of India's infamous 36 all-out collapse in Adelaide during the 2020-21 Border Gavaskar Trophy. Ironically, India had rebounded from that disastrous start to win the series 2-1. The trolling tweet came just weeks before the highly anticipated 2024 Border Gavaskar Trophy, adding spice to the rivalry.

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Is 'All Out 46' the new 'All Out 36'? #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/HrD03En9cy

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) October 17, 2024

India’s troubles began early on Day 2 of the three-match series against New Zealand. In overcast conditions and on a pitch that had been under covers for three days, the hosts were bowled out in just 31.2 overs. Tim Southee struck first, removing captain Rohit Sharma in the opening hour. New Zealand’s pacers William O'Rourke and Matt Henry then took over, tearing through India’s batting lineup.

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The collapse saw five Indian batters, including Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, dismissed for ducks. India's dismal total of 46 set a new record for the lowest Test score ever on Indian soil, beating New Zealand's previous mark of 53.