In a historic second for New Zealand, the Black Caps accomplished a shocking 3-0 whitewash in opposition to Staff India within the Check collection. The ultimate Check, held on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, noticed New Zealand clinch a 25-run victory.
Defending 147, New Zealand bowls out India for 121
India, who had been bowled out for a paltry 113 runs of their first innings, confronted a difficult goal of 147 runs within the second innings. Regardless of 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 within the second essay, ending the sport with a powerful match haul of 11 wickets. India received all out for 121 of their second innings, failing to keep away from a collection sweep.
This collection defeat marks a major setback for India’s World Check Championship (WTC) 2025 marketing campaign. The staff will now must win a minimum of 4 of their remaining 5 Check matches to have an opportunity of qualifying for the ultimate.
New Zealand’s historic collection win has been extensively celebrated, with present and former cricketers praising their distinctive efficiency in Indian situations.
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Right here’s how cricket fraternity reacted:
No reward excessive sufficient for this achievement from NZ. Presumably the best second in NZ Cricket historical past. They outplayed India in each division within the hardest place to return and win, and deserve all of the accolades and respect. Effectively performed @BLACKCAPS 👏🏻👏🏻 #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/P26qa1oE89
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 3, 2024
To win in India is unimaginable however to ship a clear sweep is outstanding … needs to be the best ever Check collection victory … India now have a gaggle of Batters that battle like most groups in opposition to Spin … #INDWvNZW
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 3, 2024
A as soon as in a lifetime sort of win for New Zealand!🇳🇿👏
From being whitewashed in Sri Lanka to whitewashing India, simply WOW. What a turnaround by the Kiwis!
A historic second in New Zealand cricket historical past!🏆 #INDvNZ— Lasith Malinga (@malinga_ninety9) November 3, 2024
Congratulations staff NZ for an exquisite and noteworthy 3-0 check collection win in India.
Wonderful recreation plan , nice execution and adaptableness to play on India’s turning tracks was second to none!! #INDvNZ @ESPNcricinfo @BLACKCAPS— Robin Singh (@robinsingh1409) November 3, 2024
New Zealand has made historical past in Wankhede! India has been whitewashed regardless of combating again. Pant tried his greatest to maintain India within the recreation, however New Zealand proved to be the higher facet immediately 💯 .#INDvsNZ #RishabhPant pic.twitter.com/oIVvVYHdjC
— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) November 3, 2024
Superb from New Zealand. A inhabitants of lower than 6 million. No Kane Williamson. They’ve conquered an unenviable job, and each males’s and girls’s groups have had an historic and proud few weeks.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) November 3, 2024
Arguably @BLACKCAPS greatest win of all time. Unbelievable
— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) November 3, 2024
What had been the chances pre collection Kiwis have overwhelmed India 3 Exams to 🥚
Makes the Check championship very attention-grabbing 🤔— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) November 3, 2024
Nice collection win for New Zealand,unimaginable efficiency!
India will go to Australia with an enormous level to show!#INDvNZ— Mickey Arthur (@Mickeyarthurcr1) November 3, 2024
Unbelievable @BLACKCAPS 3-0 in opposition to India … Congratulations #INDvNZ contemplate the loss in Sri Lanka final month the place they did not even full to go down 2-0.. That is an excellent effort 👏👏👏😀
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) November 3, 2024
That is embarrassing show by staff India at residence. Lot to ponder over by the choice makers. Effectively achieved New Zealand on such a terrific efficiency.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 3, 2024
Outstanding from the blackcaps. Their biggest achievement in check match cricket #INDvNZ
— Bazid Khan (@bazidkhan81) November 3, 2024
What a match. Congratulations to Newzeland profitable 3/0 white wash Totally deserved it.
— Madan Lal (@MadanLal1983) November 3, 2024
Congrats @BLACKCAPS on a historic win, a primary collection whitewash on Indian soil on this century. And each participant within the squad put their arms up when their staff wanted them. #INDvsNZ
— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) November 3, 2024
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