IND vs NZ: New Zealand created history in Mumbai, India got swept at home for the first time
New Zealand defeated India by 24 runs in the Mumbai test match. IND vs NZ (Photo Source: Getty Images) The third and final match of the three-match Test series between India and New Zealand was played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In this match, the Kiwi team has created history by making its name. With this victory, the New Zealand team made a clean sweep of India in the three-match Test series. India has got a clean sweep for the second time in a Test series of two or more matches at home. Earlier in February 2000, South Africa had defeated India 2-0 in a two-match series. At the same time, India has got a clean sweep for the first time in a Test series of three or more matches at home. New Zealand team created history. Not only did they win the Test series in India for the first time, but they also wiped out Team India. New Zealand forced India to lose a Test series at home after 12 years and also broke the streak of 18 consecutive series wins at home. The biggest thing for the Kiwi team in this series is that they have played this Test series without Kane Williamson. Also, Tom Latham was commanding the team for the first time. Despite all this he left no stone unturned. IND vs NZ: This was the condition of the third test match Talking about the match, New Zealand, after winning the toss and batting first, scored 235 runs in its first innings. In reply, India’s first innings ended at 263 runs. India had a lead of 28 runs. In response, New Zealand’s second innings ended at 174 runs and they took a total lead of 146 runs. India had a target of 147 runs, but the Indian team was limited to 121 runs. For India, Rishabh Pant scored the highest score of 64 runs in the second innings, while for New Zealand, Ajaz Patel took six wickets. Ajaz Patel was given the Player of the Match award for his excellent performance.