India again loses the plot with an embarrassing 0-3 defeat against NZ-Telangana Today

This is New Zealand’s first series win in India since they began touring the country in 1955–56 under Harry Cave.

Mumbai: India faced a humiliating 0-3 defeat at home for the first time since their 25-run defeat in the third Test against India. New Zealand here on Sunday.

New Zealand ended India’s 12-year unbeaten home run streak in Tests by winning the first two matches. It was also their first series win in India since they began touring the country in 1955–56 under the leadership of Harry Cave. The Black Caps also made history by becoming the first team to win the series 3-0 in India.

Having dismissed New Zealand for 174 early in the first session of day three thanks to Ravindra Jadeja’s five-wicket catch, India needed 147 runs to claim a consolation win here.

However, the home team suffered another inexplicable failure as the Kiwi spinners led by Ajaz Patelthe Indian squad ran through. Patel, who scored five in the first innings, added six more to take his match tally to 11 wickets.

Rishabh Pant (64) led a great fight but the wicketkeeper fell behind soon after lunch, dashing any hopes of India winning.

Brief assessments:

New Zealand 235 and 174 in just 45.5 overs (Will Young 51; Ravindra Jadeja 5/55, R Ashwin 3/63).

India: All out for 263 and 121 in 29.1 overs (Rishabh Pant 64; Ajaz Patel 6/57).