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India Faces Historic Series Loss To New Zealand: Reactions From Unhappy Netizens
By CricShots - Nov 3, 2024 1:41 pm
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The third Test between India and New Zealand was a dramatic affair, ending with New Zealand pulling off an unprecedented series sweep in the Indian subcontinent. India looked well-positioned to clinch a morale-boosting win as long as Rishabh Pant was at the crease. However, his controversial dismissal, which stirred up plenty of debate, marked the start of a collapse that saw India’s batting line-up unravel rapidly.

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Team India suffers historic series loss to New Zealand

With this remarkable 3-0 win, New Zealand became the first team in history to defeat India in all three matches of a Test series on Indian soil. India’s history in the  3-match Test series dates back to 1933-34 when they first played a series of this format against England during the British colonial period. That series ended in a 2-0 defeat for India.

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Since then, no team had managed to whitewash India in a 3-match home series—until New Zealand’s historic triumph. By sweeping India 3-0, New Zealand joined the ranks of England, Australia, and the West Indies, who have previously whitewashed India in series of three or more matches, though never in the subcontinent.

This is also New Zealand’s first instance of winning three Tests in a series, regardless of location, underscoring the historic nature of their achievement. In the match itself, India initially put up a competitive first-innings total of 263 runs after bowling New Zealand out for 235. This performance, along with the formidable efforts of spin maestros Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, who claimed eight wickets between them, had New Zealand reeling in their second innings, bowled out for just 174.

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Yet, the Indian batting line-up faltered under pressure in their second innings, failing to chase down the modest target as New Zealand’s bowlers capitalized on every opportunity.

New Zealand’s series win serves as a landmark achievement, cementing their growing dominance in international cricket, especially away from home. For India, this defeat marks a rare setback on home turf, with questions looming about their ability to hold ground against top-ranked teams in high-stakes series.

 

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