Should India have sent KL at 3 than Virat? Home boy, very familiar ground, has played in these conditions, opener in general, has the technique to see off the new ball in bowler-friendly conditions. The broadcast did show KL at No. 3 originally before changing to Virat, who has largely played at No. 4.
India losing 3+ wickets for 10 runs or below at home (since 1990)
7 runs vs NZ, Mohali, 1999
2 runs vs NZ, Ahmedabad, 2010
10 runs vs NZ, Bengaluru, 2024*
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