India suffered a dramatic collapse in the first Test against New Zealand, being bowled out for their lowest ever home total of 46 runs at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium. This match marked India's third-lowest total in Test history, with seamers Matt Henry and William O'Rourke leading New Zealand's charge by taking nine wickets collectively. The poor performance by the Indian batsmen, including five dismissals for ducks, was compounded by an aggressive New Zealand batting response led by Devon Conway's 91 runs. This defeat follows India's previous lowest score of 36 in Adelaide during 2020, indicating potential vulnerabilities in their batting lineup. The game has sparked intense criticism and discussions about India's cricketing strategy and player selection. New Zealand's dominant position in the Test has been considered a significant achievement against a historically strong Indian team at home.