5 worst collapses by New Zealand against India in Tests

#2 105 – Auckland, 2014

The New Zealand team rejoice after winning the first Test.

After losing the 5-match ODI series 4-0, India started the two-match Test series on a bright note. After winning the toss and fielding first on a greenish surface, India reduced New Zealand to 30/3. But a terrific partnership between Kane Williamson (113) and Brendon McCullum (224) helped the hosts post a mammoth first innings total of 503. Ishant Sharma starred with the ball taking 6/134.

The pace trio of Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Neil Wagner then dismantled the Indian batting line-up as the visitors were bundled out for 202. With a lead of more than 300 runs and a lot of time left in the game, McCullum didn’t enforce the follow-on.

Being a long way behind in the game, the Indian bowlers ripped through New Zealand's batting line-up. Zaheer Khan, Mohammed Shami and Ishant Sharma shared 8 wickets as the hosts were bowled out for a mere 105. This collapse robbed the hosts all the momentum that they had before the innings started.

India carried forward the momentum they gained and fought valiantly. However, they fell 40 runs short of what would’ve been a memorable win.