2 weeks Ago By Krishnakant Kukreti
In 2024, New Zealand became the first team of cricket to cleansweep India in a three-match series at home. This resulted in the entire country going into a state of extreme happiness as, according to Daryl Mitchell, “a bunch of Kiwis” beat the ever mighty Indians. In the space of 19 days on Indian soil, the Black Caps produced results that the cricketing world had previously considered impossible.
An 8-wicket win in Bengaluru, followed by 113-run win in Pune and a 25-run win in Mumbai. 3 losses for Indian team on home soil. Each triumph on this unforgettable tour exceeded the previous.
An 8-wicket success in Bengaluru, a 113-run victory in Pune. Mumbai though? The 25-run result in Mumbai capped the Test that belonged to the hosts. Evan Latham must have wondered whether it was possible, New Zealand completed arguably their greatest ever Test series with a series sweep of India in India last night.
Set 146 to win in fourth innings, Rohit Sharma threw first punch by stepping out of crease but the skipper’s disappointing form continued when he fell for 11 after a shot against Matt Henry. Rishabh Pant was the lone resistance for hosts with 64 off 57 balls, which included 9 fours and a six, but his countering half century went to vain as India lost last three wickets in four balls..
