10-wicket ODI Losses, India is one of the most successful cricket teams in the world, with a proud history of achievements in both Test and ODI cricket. However, even the best teams have their moments of weakness and India is no exception. In ODI cricket, India has suffered a few humiliating defeats in which they lost all ten wickets in a single innings. In this article, we will take a closer look at some of these instances.
vs Australia, Mumbai, 2006
On October 17, 2006, India faced off against Australia in Mumbai in the sixth match of a seven-match series. India was trailing the series 2-3 and needed a win to stay alive. However, things did not go according to plan for the home team. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, India was bowled out for just 125 runs in 41.4 overs. None of the Indian batsmen managed to cross the 20-run mark, with opener Robin Uthappa top-scoring with 18.
In reply, the Australian openers, Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist, made light work of the Indian bowling attack. They chased down the target without losing a wicket in just 25.5 overs. Hayden scored an unbeaten 93 off 87 balls with 13 fours and a six, while Gilchrist remained not out on 45 off 51 balls with six fours.
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vs South Africa, Kolkata, 2005
On November 25, 2005, India faced off against South Africa in Kolkata in the second match of a five-match series. After losing the first match, India was looking to bounce back, but it was not to be. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, India was bowled out for just 188 runs in 48.5 overs. None of the Indian batsmen managed to score a half-century, with Yuvraj Singh top-scoring with 53.
In reply, the South African openers, Graeme Smith and AB de Villiers, made a mockery of the Indian bowling attack. They chased down the target without losing a wicket in 34.2 overs. Smith scored an unbeaten 134 off 143 balls with 18 fours and a six, while de Villiers remained not out on 92 off 98 balls with 11 fours and a six.
vs New Zealand, Hamilton, 2019
On January 31, 2019, India faced off against New Zealand in Hamilton in the fourth match of a five-match series. India had won the first three matches and was looking to seal the series with another win. However, they were in for a shock. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, India was bowled out for just 92 runs in 30.5 overs. Only two Indian batsmen managed to score in double digits, with Shikhar Dhawan top-scoring with 13.
In reply, the New Zealand openers, Martin Guptill and Henry Nicholls, made a mockery of the Indian bowling attack. They chased down the target without losing a wicket in just 14.4 overs. Guptill scored an unbeaten 38 off 40 balls with six fours and a six, while Nicholls remained not out on 30 off 42 balls with five fours.
vs Sri Lanka, Dhaka, 2018
On March 12, 2018, India faced off against Sri Lanka in Dhaka in the first match of the Nidahas Trophy. This was a tri-nation tournament involving India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. India was without their regular captain Virat Kohli and had rested some of their other key players.
vs West Indies, Chennai, 2019
On December 15, 2019, India faced off against West Indies in Chennai in the first match of a three-match series. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, India got off to a decent start, with their top three batsmen all getting starts. However, they failed to capitalize on the starts and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. India was eventually bowled out for just 287 runs in 47.3 overs, with opener Rohit Sharma top-scoring with 36.
In reply, the West Indian openers, Evin Lewis and Shai Hope, made light work of the Indian bowling attack. They chased down the target without losing a wicket in just 34.1 overs. Lewis scored an unbeaten 122 off 127 balls with 15 fours and 2 sixes, while Hope remained not out on 64 off 94 balls with 3 fours and a six. This was India’s first-ever 10-wicket loss on home soil in ODI cricket.
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vs New Zealand, Wellington, 2019
On February 8, 2019, India faced off against New Zealand in Wellington in the fourth match of a five-match series. India had won the first three matches and was looking to seal the series with another win. However, they received a startling awakening. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, India was bowled out for just 92 runs in 30.5 overs. Only two Indian batsmen managed to score in double digits, with Ambati Rayudu top-scoring with 13.
In reply, the New Zealand openers, Colin Munro and Martin Guptill, made light work of the Indian bowling attack. They chased down the target without losing a wicket in just 14.4 overs. Munro scored an unbeaten 34 off 36 balls with 4 fours and a six, while Guptill remained not out on 38 off 27 balls with 6 fours and a six. This was India’s second 10-wicket loss in ODI cricket.
In conclusion, India has suffered a total of six 10-wicket losses in ODI cricket. While these defeats have been embarrassing, they have also served as a wake-up call for the Indian team, spurring them to work harder and come back stronger.
