India suffered a humiliating collapse in the fourth ODI against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui today, losing three wickets for zero runs while chasing a daunting target of 334 runs. This marks the first instance in ODI cricket history where a team has lost three wickets without scoring a single run.
All three wickets fell in the very first over of the innings, with New Zealand pacer Matt Henry doing the damage. Rohit Sharma was caught at slip off the first ball of the over, Virat Kohli was bowled on the fifth delivery, and Shreyas Iyer was trapped leg-before-wicket on the final ball. India's scorecard remained empty as the openers and the number three batsman made their way back to the pavilion.
A Rare and Shameful Record
This is only the second time in ODI cricket that both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been dismissed for ducks in the same match. The previous instance occurred in Dambulla against Sri Lanka in 2010.Indian batsmen are accustomed to setting records for fast scoring, most sixes, or most fours. However, today their names have been etched in the record books for a completely unexpected and embarrassing feat.
With the massive target of 334 runs and three wickets already lost for nothing, India finds itself under immense pressure. The cricketing world now watches closely to see how far the Indian team can recover from this disastrous start.
