Ajaz Patel took 11 wickets in the match as New Zealand beat India by 25 runs. File photo: Getty
New Zealand completed an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India as the Black Caps dismissed the hosts for 121 on a tricky wicket to secure a 25-run victory on day three of the third and final test in Mumbai.
Chasing 147 to win, India struggled against spinner Ajaz Patel, who took six wickets (6-57) to go with five in the first innings.
The last time India were blanked at home was in 2000, in a two-match series against South Africa. Rohit Sharma’s side will be feeling the heat ahead of a challenging five-match series against Australia.
Rishabh Pant was the lone Indian batsman to show resistance as he made a sublime 64 after the hosts were reduced to 29-5 on a turning Wankhede Stadium track.
Patel’s spin partner Glenn Phillips chimed in with 3-42 and Matt Henry claimed the other wicket.
The win also snapped the hosts’ home streak of 18 straight series triumphs since a 2-1 loss to England in 2012.
– More to come
– Reuters/ODT Online