Mumbai, November 5: Following New Zealand's (NZ) stupendous 3-0 series win over India, New Zealand cricketer Kane Williamson heaped praise on the Kiwis and expressed his delight after their emphatic series victory. In the third match of the Test series against New Zealand, Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips unleashed a spin web on Indian batters, as Kiwis beat India by 25 runs and become the first visiting side to whitewash India in India in a series of three or more matches. How Can India Qualify for ICC WTC 2023–25 Final After 0-3 Test Series Whitewash Against New Zealand?.

India started the series on a disappointing note after the hosts conceded an eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand in Bengaluru. In the Pune Test, Rohit Sharma-led India tried to make a comeback in the three-match series, however, the hosts ended up losing against New Zealand by 113 runs.

Posting on his handle, Williamson celebrated the team's achievement with the words, "History from the brothers! Incredible few weeks."

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Kane Williamson who could not play this series due to a groin injury, but was happy with the achievements made by the Kiwis in India and UAE, where the women's team clinched their first T20 World Cup. The series saw New Zealand dominate India, showcasing their prowess and teamwork in a comprehensive sweep.

Williamson's post reflects the pride and excitement shared by the team and their supporters as they marked this significant milestone in New Zealand cricket history. Coming to the third Test match, chasing a target of 147 runs in the Mumbai Test, India was five down at 29 runs. However, a fighting half-century by Rishabh Pant (64 in 57 balls, with nine fours and a six) kept India in the game. India’s Focus Shifts to Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024–25 Following 0–3 Test Series Loss to New Zealand at Home.

After his dismissal, India once again lost their footing in the game and was bundled out for 121 runs. Ajaz (6/57) took a memorable six-wicket haul. Also, Phillips (3/42) was fine with the ball, taking timely and crucial wickets.

Earlier, Kiwis were bundled out for 174, thanks to a five-wicket haul from Jadeja (5/55) and some fine bowling from Ravichandran Ashwin (3/62). A fighting half-century from Will Young (51 in 100 balls, with two fours and a six) was the NZ innings' highlight.

Kiwis took a 146-run lead over India, who made 263 in their first innings while replying to NZ's first innings total of 235 runs. In their first innings, India had taken a 28-run lead over New Zealand. India was 84/4 at one point, but a 96-run stand between Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant (60 in 59 balls, with eight fours and two sixes) helped India recover.

Gill played a memorable knock of 90 in 146 balls, with seven fours and a six. A fine knock of Washington Sundar (38* in 36 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) pushed India towards a lead, taking them to 263. Ajaz Patel (5/103) was the pick of the bowlers for the Kiwis. Phillips, Ish Sodhi and Matt Henry took a wicket each. Are Turning Tracks India’s Kryptonite? Here’s How Rohit Sharma’s-Led Side Fared Against Spinners in Home Tests This Year.

Coming to the NZ first innings, Kiwis had won the toss and opted to bat first. Though spinners Jadeja (5/65) and Sundar (4/81) dominated the proceedings, half-centuries from Will Young (71 in 138 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) and Daryl Mitchell (82 in 129 balls, with three fours and three sixes) pushed NZ to 235. An 87-run stand between Young and Mitchell was what helped the Kiwis get to a respectable score.

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