New Zealand creates history after defeating India in Pune Test Match.
In a memorable display, New Zealand clinched a historic 2-0 series win over India in Pune on October 26, 2024, securing their first-ever Test series win in India. New Zealand set a difficult 359-run target on spin friendly Pitch of pune, having posted 259 in the first innings and 255 in the second, led by significant contributions from Conway (76) and Rachin Ravindra in the 1st inning. India, despite a promising start, struggled against New Zealand’s spin attack led by Mitchell Santner, who claimed Seven wickets Six wickets in the first and second innings respectively, dismissing India for 245 and giving the visitors a 113-run victory.
The series was marked by New Zealand’s disciplined spin bowling from santar and strategic batting, which capitalized on key moments. India’s top order, including Yashasvi Jaiswal (77 off 68), showed initial resistance, but quick middle-order collapses underlined the challenges Indian batters faced against New Zealand’s well-prepared spin duo of Santner and Ajaz Patel. This series loss also marks the end of India’s 12-year unbeaten Test series streak on home soil.