New Zealand had a big win on Sunday, beating India in the third Test and securing a 3-0 series sweep.
In the final match, played on a difficult pitch in Mumbai, New Zealand bowled out India for just 121 runs on the third day, winning by 25 runs. The last time India lost every match at home was in 2000 against South Africa. With a tough five-match series against Australia coming up later this month, Indian players are feeling the heat.
Rishabh Pant was the standout player for India, scoring 64 runs even as his team struggled at 29-5. Ajaz Patel was the star bowler for New Zealand, taking 6 wickets for 57 runs, while Glenn Phillips helped with 3 wickets, leading to India’s downfall.
Daryl Mitchell, who scored 82 runs in the first innings, expressed his excitement about winning at such a famous venue and completing a 3-0 series victory against a strong Indian team.
New Zealand’s win marks their first series victory in India since 1955, ending India’s impressive streak of 18 home series wins since losing to England in 2012.
Captain Rohit Sharma tried to start strong but continued to struggle, getting out for just 11 runs. Other key players, including Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, also failed to score well, leaving India in deep trouble early in the match.
Despite a brief partnership between Pant and Ravindra Jadeja, India collapsed quickly after that. Sharma acknowledged the team’s poor performance, stating that New Zealand played better and admitting to several mistakes, including his own leadership.
