After scoring their lowest total of 46 in the first innings on home ground during the IND vs. NZ 1st Test, the Indian team made a stellar comeback in the second innings, posting a total of 462 runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on October 19. However, they were only able to set a target of 106 runs for New Zealand. If India clinches the win in this match in Bengaluru, they will successfully defend their lowest target in Test cricket.
What is the lowest total defended in Test cricket?
Australia has the record of defending the lowest total of 85 runs at the Oval back in 1882 against England. Interestingly, Indian cricket has defended the third-lowest total in Test cricket at the Wankhede Cricket Stadium. They achieved this feat in 2004 when they successfully stopped Australia from chasing 107.
| Target Defended | Batting Team | Bowling Team | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | England | Australia | The Oval | 1882 |
| 99 | Zimbabwe | West Indies | Port of Spain | 2000 |
| 107 | Australia | India | Wankhede | 2004 |
| 111 | Australia | England | Sydney | 1887 |
| 111 | Australia | England | The Oval | 1896 |
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