India were well on their way to a dominating innings against New Zealand with a comfortable score of 1-78, but little did they know that disaster was lurking around the corner.
In a stunning turn of events that left fans and pundits alike in complete shock, India lost three wickets in just eight balls in a chaotic phase of play that will be remembered for a long time.
The Kiwis had been bundled out for 235 runs, a score that the Indians were confident of surpassing with ease, given their strong batting lineup.
However, as the Indian batsmen took to the crease, they were met with a barrage of quality bowling and fielding from the New Zealanders, who were determined to make the most of the opportunity.
The collapse began with the run out of star batsman Virat Kohli, who was looking in good nick until his untimely dismissal. what followed was a slew of lost wickets that left the Indian team reeling.
In a span of just eight balls, three Indian batsmen were back in the pavilion, leaving the scoreboard looking very different from what it had been just moments earlier.
The New Zealand team, on the other hand, were ecstatic at the turn of events, sensing an opportunity to stage a comeback in the match. Their bowling and fielding had been top-notch, and they would be looking to carry this momentum forward.
As for the Indians, they would be looking to regroup and reassess their strategy in the hope of salvaging the innings and posting a competitive total. The match had just been turned on its head, and it would be interesting to see how the Indians responded to this unexpected twist.