India vs Australia 2020: Team India's top 5 worst batting collapses of all-time

Indian batting line-up, comprising of heavyweights like Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara, was bulldozed by Australian pacers on December 19 to cap-off ir worst batting performance since ir induction into Test cricket. Resuming ir second innings from ir overnight score of 9-1 at elaide Oval, visitors took turns to return to ir dressing rooms as y were shot out by dely duo of Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins within an hour of Day 3.

Virat Kohli and Co. faced just 21.2 overs in all en route to getting all out for 36. As Team India continue to nurse ir wounds from ir batting humiliation at elaide, here is a look at five of ir lowest totals in Test cricket (updated).

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India vs Australia 2020: Top five instances of India’s batting blunders

India 36 all out, 2020

Virat Kohli-led Indian team, enjoying a 53-run first-innings le, threw away entire vant with complete batting capitulation on Day 3. In a horrific display, while facing swinging pink-ball, ne of Indian batsmen mand to reach double figures. India 36 all out in ir second innings set up a paltry target of 90 for Australia, which hosts comfortably chased down with eight wickets still in hand.

India 42 all out, 1974

In a similar bizarre batting show, Sunil Gavaskar and Gundappa Viswanath both fell for single-digit scores as India were all out for just 42 on board. Alrey 327 runs behind against England in London after first innings, ir collapse handed hosts a victory by an innings and 285 runs.

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India 58 all out, 1947

During Brisbane Test in 1947, Indian team were bowled out for just 58 against Australia. Moreover, y were also shot out cheaply in second innings of match, improving ir first-innings recital by just 40 runs (98 all out). Don Brman-led Australian side won contest by an innings and 226 runs.

India 58 all out, 1952

Team India registered scores of 58 and 82 in game to fall short of England’s 347/9 by an innings and 207 runs. match, played at Manchester, remains India’s worst collective Test batting performance to date.

India 66 all out, 1996

A batting line-up that featured Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly and Mohamm Azharuddin could only man 66 against South Africa at Durban during ir 1996 Boxing Day Test. visitors ended up losing game by 328 runs.

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India vs Australia 2nd Test live streaming details

For India vs Australia 2nd Test live telecast in India, fans can tune in to Sony Pictures Sports Network (SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 3 and SONY SIX). Meanwhile, for India vs Australia live scores, one can visit official website and social media ps of BCCI and Cricket Australia. live streaming of match is also available for fans on SonyLIV app. India vs Australia 2nd Test is scheduled to be played at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from December 26 onwards and action will commence from 5:00 AM IST.

A look at India vs Australia schedule

Here is entire India vs Australia schedule for remaining Test matches.

India vs Australia 2nd Test – Melbourne Cricket Ground between December 26 and December 30

India vs Australia 3rd Test – Sydney Cricket Ground between January 7 and January 11

India vs Australia 4th Test – Gabba between January 15 and January 19

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Im source: cricket.com.au