India faced a historic setback in their cricketing journey, suffering a Test series defeat to New Zealand, marking their first such loss at home in 12 years. The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, lost the second Test by 113 runs in Pune, becoming the first Indian side to lose a home Test series since MS Dhoni’s era ended with a defeat to England in the 2012-13 season.
This defeat also signifies New Zealand’s first-ever Test series victory in India, a notable achievement considering they have only won four Tests in India out of 38 played. The New Zealand team ended a 26-year drought for a Test win in India, clinching the series opener in Bengaluru by eight wickets.
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Prior to this series, New Zealand’s wins in India came in 1959 and 1988. Despite previously winning the inaugural ICC World Test Championship, this series triumph marks New Zealand’s first away series victory in the WTC era. Notably, New Zealand joins the ranks of only three teams to secure a Test series win in India this century.
Alongside England and Australia, they have managed to defeat India on home soil, with England claiming three victories since 2012 and Australia achieving two wins between 2017 and 2023. Before England’s landmark series win in 2012, India boasted a remarkable nine-year unbeaten streak at home, following Australia’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory in 2004, which included 10 series wins and four draws.
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India’s dominance from 2013 to 2021, during which they won 18 consecutive home series, remains the best streak in Test history. This impressive run surpassed Australia’s 10-series home streak from 1994 to 2001, solidifying India’s reputation as a formidable force in Test cricket.
India’s home series results from February 2013 to October 2024:
- 4-0 win vs Australia – 2012/13
- 2-0 win vs West Indies – 2013/14
- 3-0 win vs South Africa – 2015/16
- 3-0 win vs New Zealand – 2016/17
- 4-0 win vs England – 2016/17
- 1-0 win vs Bangladesh – 2016/17
- 2-1 win vs Australia – 2016/17
- 1-0 win vs Sri Lanka – 2017/18
- 1-0 win vs Afghanistan – 2018
- 2-0 win vs West Indies – 2018/19
- 3-0 win vs South Africa – 2019/20
- 2-0 win vs Bangladesh – 2019/20
- 3-1 win vs England – 2020/21
- 1-0 win vs New Zealand – 2021/22
- 2-0 win vs Sri Lanka – 2021/22
- 2-1 win vs Australia – 2022/23
- 3-1 win vs England – 2023-24
- 2-0 win vs Bangladesh – 2024-25
- 0-2 LOSS vs New Zealand – 2024-25
HISTORY! New Zealand achieve their first ever Test series win in India 🙌
They end India’s record streak of 18 consecutive home series wins, becoming the first away team to win a men’s Test series in India since England in 2012-13 #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/YxqceWEqQC
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) October 26, 2024
Stop defending Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli blindly. Rohit has not played domestic since 2016 and Kohli since 2012. Sachin Tendulkar played Ranaji match till 40s and his last appearance was 15 days before he retire. Ask if Sachin can why can’t they. #INDvsNZ #INDvsNZTEST #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/j1daAx8KzM
— Ganesh (@me_ganesh14) October 26, 2024
I Blame KL Rahul For This Defeat #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/Y9biKRbtj9
— Amein_45 (@Aameen_Neyari) October 26, 2024
Greatest test captain ever!🐐👑@imVkohli you are irreplaceable.
India lost test series after 2012, not good captaincy by RS, clueless in real. ☹️
MISS YOU CAPTAIN KOHLI #INDvNZ #WTC25 pic.twitter.com/MKaxMRHmL0— Ranjan Yadav (@RanjanCharan) October 26, 2024
This guy bodied whole ICT and PR merchants in one tweet… @ashwin_jha17. #INDvNZ #INDvsNZTEST pic.twitter.com/qHfspVTb7c
— S. (@SAbimanyew) October 26, 2024
🚨 THE GREATEST STREAK OF TEST CRICKET ENDED IN PUNE…!!! 🚨
– India have lost a Test series at home for the first time in 4,331 days. 🥲💔 pic.twitter.com/nkOAfTaHn7
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 26, 2024
Ek Captain jo Sirf Apne “Agression” se game Palat deta tha …..🙌🏼 #INDvNZ
MISS YOU CAPTAIN KOHLI pic.twitter.com/Mz8gaY8Rim— Artistic Soul (@dr_artisticsoul) October 26, 2024
So, our 12-year dominance at home in Test cricket has sadly come to an end.
Thank you “intent” duo. #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/DoOD1OOSjC
— The Cinéprism (@TheCineprism) October 26, 2024
The golden era of Indian Test cricket came under him.
MISS YOU CAPTAIN KOHLI
pic.twitter.com/Vh5oKeU2oB— 𝑨𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒉 (@itsanivesh_) October 26, 2024
4 biggest upsets in test cricket in 2024:
1. New Zealand won in India
2. West Indies won in Australia
3. Bangladesh won in Pakistan
4. Pakistan won in Pakistan pic.twitter.com/tjIXSihgRf— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) October 26, 2024
