5 biggest batting collapses in 2016

#2 India 46/9 versus Australia at Canberra (Fourth One Day International)

India failed to win the game despite two of their batsmen scoring centuries

India had already been humbled by the Aussies, grabbing an unassailable lead of 3-0 in the five-match ODI series. Nevertheless, a couple of stellar performances would still have helped India to retain some pride. Bowling was a matter of concern for the Indians as the Kangaroos were allowed to chase down targets of 300+ without dropping much sweat.

Aaron Finch’s ton propelled Australia to a score of 348 and India were yet again up against it.

India got off to a blistering start, holding hands of twin centuries by Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli. It was probably Shikhar Dhawan’s mistimed cut shot into the hands of backward point that changed the entire complexion of the game.

Not only did the wicket broke a 212 runs stand, but also marked the beginning of a remarkable comeback by the Kangaroos. With 72 runs required from the final 76 balls, India was scampering towards victory, but wickets at the wrong time pegged them back and they surrendered the contest to the Aussies by 25 runs. Kane Richardson’s five-wicket haul didn’t help the cause either.