After 24 years, NZ did the impossible and made history by sweeping a Test series in India. The tourists had previously won the first two Test matches at Bengaluru and Pune, respectively, to secure the series going into this match. Remarkably, the Kiwis were the third side to accomplish the accomplishment of completely destroying the Men in Blue in their own backyard; the previous two being South Africa in 2000 and England in 1980.
India bowled out the tourists for 174 runs on the third day of the Mumbai Test, despite the tourists setting a goal of 146 runs.
The Indian openers were unable to get off to a strong start once more. As Rohit Sharma (11) attempted a Matt Henry delivery, he tumbled. Virat Kohli (1), Shubman Gill (1), and Yashasvi Jaiswal (5) once again walked back cheaply, causing a batting collapse. Rishabh Pant, a batsman and wicketkeeper, gave the team the late tenacity with his outstanding 64, but he stepped back after a contentious caught-behind call and reacted angrily.
India was in danger of suffering a historic loss, but both supporters and experts were hoping that the lower order may save the team.
Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips, two New Zealand spinners, appeared to have an insatiable desire as they came out to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja (6), Ravichandran Ashwin (8), and Washington Sundar (12). Patel’s dismissal of Sundar as he was aiming for a big shot was the last nail in the coffin.
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In addition to suffering a heartbreaking series loss, India’s loss dropped them one spot in the World Test Championship 2023–25 points standings with 98 points and a PCT of 58.33.
Here are the best memes from NZ win in third Test over India:
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— Gagan🇮🇳 (@1no_aalsi_) November 3, 2024
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Isse achcha to mai captain tha pic.twitter.com/JhrmUaujAc— Er.__noor (@HumoroussAf) November 3, 2024
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— Manya (@CSKian716) November 3, 2024
gambhir era:
expectation reality pic.twitter.com/OofVn98FNh
— Neeche Se Topper (@NeecheSeTopper) November 3, 2024
#INDvNZ
Gautam Gambhir as a coach
For KKR For ICT pic.twitter.com/bGML5RhvR6— Er.__noor (@HumoroussAf) November 3, 2024
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— Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) November 3, 2024
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