India might have registered some unwanted milestones after being bundled out for just 46 in the first innings, but they have created a world record during the second innings of the 1st Test against New Zealand.

By Shrivathsa Sridhar BENGALURU (Reuters) -Rachin Ravindra smashed a game-changing century as New Zealand posted 402 all out for a substantial first-innings lead of 356 runs over India, who responded by reaching 231-3 at stumps on the third day of the rain-affected opening test on Friday.

India’s vaunted batting line-up was skittled for their lowest Test total at home as New Zealand’s seamers bowled them out for just 46 in Bengaluru.

India captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand in the weather-shortened first Test, which lost its opening day to rain in Bengaluru.

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss Thursday and decided to bat first in the rain-affected opening cricket test against New Zealand. Persistent rain prevented any play on the first day Wednesday after heavy showers in the preceding 48 hours.

New Zealand powered into a lead of 134 after fast bowlers Matt Henry and William O'Rourke combined to devastating effect to dismiss India for 46 in the weather-hit first Test on Thursday. India were dismissed in 31.

India's cricket team struggles as they end the rain-affected first session of the opening test against New Zealand at 34-6. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fall early, with Tim Southee and William O'Rourke dismantling India's top order.