In a historic moment for New Zealand, the Black Caps completed a stunning 3-0 whitewash against Team India in the Test series. The final Test, held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, saw New Zealand clinch a 25-run victory.
Defending 147, New Zealand bowls out India for 121
India, who were bowled out for a paltry 113 runs in their first innings, faced a challenging target of 147 runs in the second innings. Despite a valiant effort from Rishabh Pant, who scored a quickfire 64, the Indian batting lineup collapsed, with Ajaz Patel wreaking havoc with the ball. The Kiwi spinner picked up six wickets in the second essay, finishing the game with an impressive match haul of 11 wickets. India got all out for 121 in their second innings, failing to avoid a series sweep.
This series defeat marks a significant setback for India’s World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 campaign. The team will now need to win at least four of their remaining five Test matches to have a chance of qualifying for the final.
New Zealand’s historic series win has been widely celebrated, with current and former cricketers praising their exceptional performance in Indian conditions.
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Here’s how cricket fraternity reacted:
No praise high enough for this achievement from NZ. Possibly the greatest moment in NZ Cricket history. They outplayed India in every department in the toughest place to come and win, and deserve all the accolades and respect. Well played @BLACKCAPS 👏🏻👏🏻 #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/P26qa1oE89
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 3, 2024
To win in India is incredible but to deliver a clean sweep is remarkable … has to be the greatest ever Test series victory … India now have a group of Batters that struggle like most teams against Spin … #INDWvNZW
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 3, 2024
A once in a lifetime kind of win for New Zealand!🇳🇿👏
From being whitewashed in Sri Lanka to whitewashing India, just WOW. What a turnaround by the Kiwis!
A historic moment in New Zealand cricket history!🏆 #INDvNZ— Lasith Malinga (@malinga_ninety9) November 3, 2024
Congratulations team NZ for a wonderful and remarkable 3-0 test series win in India.
Excellent game plan , great execution and adaptability to play on India’s turning tracks was second to none!! #INDvNZ @ESPNcricinfo @BLACKCAPS— Robin Singh (@robinsingh1409) November 3, 2024
New Zealand has made history in Wankhede! India has been whitewashed despite fighting back. Pant tried his best to keep India in the game, but New Zealand proved to be the better side today 💯 .#INDvsNZ #RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/oIVvVYHdjC
— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) November 3, 2024
Amazing from New Zealand. A population of less than 6 million. No Kane Williamson. They have conquered an unenviable task, and both men’s and women’s teams have had an historic and proud few weeks.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) November 3, 2024
Arguably @BLACKCAPS best win of all time. Unbelievable
— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) November 3, 2024
What were the odds pre series Kiwis have beaten India 3 Tests to 🥚
Makes the Test championship very interesting 🤔— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) November 3, 2024
Great series win for New Zealand,incredible performance!
India will go to Australia with a massive point to prove!#INDvNZ— Mickey Arthur (@Mickeyarthurcr1) November 3, 2024
Incredible @BLACKCAPS 3-0 against India … Congratulations #INDvNZ consider the loss in Sri Lanka last month where they didn’t even complete to go down 2-0.. This is an outstanding effort 👏👏👏😀
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) November 3, 2024
This is embarrassing display by team India at home. Lot to ponder over by the decision makers. Well done New Zealand on such a terrific performance.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 3, 2024
Remarkable from the blackcaps. Their greatest achievement in test match cricket #INDvNZ
— Bazid Khan (@bazidkhan81) November 3, 2024
What a match. Congratulations to Newzeland winning 3/0 white wash Fully deserved it.
— Madan Lal (@MadanLal1983) November 3, 2024
Congrats @BLACKCAPS on a historic win, a first series whitewash on Indian soil in this century. And every player in the squad put their hands up when their team needed them. #INDvsNZ
— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) November 3, 2024