5 worst collapses by New Zealand against India in Tests

#1 94 – Hamilton, 2002

Zaheer Khan led India's fightback but unfortunately, India didn't capitalize.

In 2002, India went to New Zealand on the back of some strong performances. But they faltered badly in the first Test as the hosts beat them comprehensively (by 10 wickets).

In the second Test, New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first on a spicy wicket under overcast conditions (after the first day was washed out due to rain). Shane Bond (4/39), Daryl Tuffey (4/12) and Jacob Oram (2/22) made use of the conditions and shot India out for only 99.

With favourable conditions, Indian bowlers responded in style as the hosts were bowled out for just 94 and India eked out a slender 5-run lead. Zaheer Khan bowled brilliantly to scalp the second five-wicket haul of his career (also his second of the series). Ashish Nehra and Harbhajan Singh complemented him brilliantly as the bowlers helped India make a comeback in the game.

However, India couldn’t capitalize on this advantage as they failed once again with the bat (fourth consecutive time in the series) and were bowled out for 154. New Zealand then chased the target of 160 with four wickets in hand and took an unbeatable lead of 2-0.