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India vs new zealand: India’s 12-year winning streak in home Test series ends as New Zealand clinches a 2-0 victory in Pune. Mitchell Santner’s remarkable spell seals the historic win.
India vs New Zealand: Historic Win for New Zealand as India’s 12-Year Streak Ends
In a groundbreaking victory, New Zealand ended India’s 12-year, 4331-day winning streak in home Test series by clinching the second Test match in Pune, winning the three-match series 2-0. The Kiwis’ stellar performance on Day 3 saw them defeat India by 113 runs, marking a historic moment in Test cricket.
Mitchell Santner’s Fiery Spell Secures Victory
Chasing a target of 359, India suffered an early setback with the dismissal of skipper Rohit Sharma for just 8 runs. However, a resilient partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill briefly revived India’s hopes. Yet, Mitchell Santner’s consistent breakthroughs led to India being bundled out for 245. Santner’s exceptional bowling figures—seven and six wickets—sealed New Zealand’s 113-run victory, with Ajaz Patel also contributing two wickets. Top scorers for India included Jaiswal with 77 runs and Ravindra Jadeja with 42.
New Zealand Players Reflect on Landmark Victory
Expressing the team’s joy, a New Zealand player remarked, “Indescribable. Competing with the Indian team on their home turf has always been challenging. We adapted, stayed positive, and it paid off.” He added that while familiarity with Indian conditions through IPL experience helped, Mitchell Santner’s brilliant bowling was the decisive factor.
