As the innings progressed, tensions ran high, particularly for Rohit Sharma. During a pivotal moment when New Zealand's openers, Tom Latham and Devon Conway, were steadily building their partnership,

Rohit also allayed any major concerns surrounding the fitness of Pant, and said the 27-year-old returned to the dressing room as a "precautionary measure."

Captain Rohit Sharma expressed disappointment over missed catch by Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. India crumbled to a record low of 46 runs against New Zealand. New Zealand ended day 2 of the Test match with a lead of 134 runs.

India’s first innings in Bangalore against New Zealand would have brought back flashbacks for fans of India’s collapse in Adelaide on their previous tour of Australia. With Rishabh Pant top-scoring with 20 and an innings consisting of five batters registering ducks.

Rohit Sharma’s decision to bat after winning the toss under overcast conditions backfired as India were bowled out for 46 – their lowest Test total on home soil. Bowling in conditions suited for the quicks,

Rohit Sharma expressed his disappointment at India's lowly total of 46 runs in the first Test against New Zealand.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma admitted that he was hurting after looking at the team's lowest-ever total of 46 at home against New Zealand on Thursday. The Rohit-led India bowled out in just 31.2 overs after opting to bat first on the second day of the first Test in Bengaluru.