India's worst batting collapse in Pune Test puts cricket world in shock

Pune, Feb 24: Riding on Steve O'Keefe's brilliant bowling, Australia bundled India out for 105 runs in the first innings on the second day of the first cricket Test at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Friday (Feb 24). (India's worst batting collapse)

O'Keefe wreaked havoc on the Indian camp, bagging six wickets for 35 runs.

India were 155 runs behind the visitors, who took seven wickets in the second session to put themselves in a commanding position.

Resuming the post-lunch session at 70/3, the Indian batsmen never looked in contention as they lost their remaining seven wickets for just 35 runs.

The 32nd over saw a complete turnaround of the match as spinner O'Keefe took three wickets to have the hosts struggling at 95/6.

The first one to go was Lokesh Rahul (64), who was the highest scorer. Ajinkya Rahane (13), who forged a 50-run partnership for the fourth wicket, was next to depart.

However, it was Rahul's wicket which opened the flood gates for the Indian batting line-up. Considered as a very deep batting line-up Indians lost wickets in a bunch.

Indians lost 7 wickets in a matter of 11 runs, which is their worst ever show since 1989-90. Team India's poor show shocked the cricket world.

Here's how Twitterati reacted to India's batting collapse:

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