New Delhi: India were beaten 3-0 by New Zealand in three or more matches for the first time in Test history dating back to 1933, with the visitors winning by 25 runs in the third and final Test. Mumbai.
The Black Caps, who landed here after a humiliating 0-2 defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka, surprised the hosts with a superb all-round performance in the three Tests to claim an unprecedented series win.
Chasing a tricky 147 on a deteriorating Wankhede track on the third day, India once again suffered a batting failure, handing the New Zealanders a forgettable victory in the chase of 121 runs.
India were fighting for pride after taking a 2-0 lead but capitulated in the chase with only three batsmen hitting the double-digit mark in the chase.
Soon after the loss, the Indian team was criticized from all quarters for their irresponsible performance in the series.
In another horror show from the batsmen, Rishabh Pant emerged as the only bright spot in the chase as he threatened to take away the game with his superb 64-run knock.
However, he came close to winning in the second period, after which it was only a matter of time before New Zealand triumphed.
Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel took 6 wickets while part-timer Glenn Phillips also picked up 3 wickets as India played in the 30th over Zhong was eliminated with 121 runs.
