New Delhi: New Zealand defeated India by 113 runs in the second Test match at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Saturday, October 26. The Blackcaps created history and won their first Test series in India.
Tom Latham and Co. also ended Team India’s 12-year unbeaten streak at home. New Zealand opted to bat first and scored 259 runs in the first innings. Conway scored 76 runs off 141 balls while Rachin Ravindra also amassed 65 runs off 105 balls. Washington Sundar performed brilliantly for India and picked up 7 wickets in the first innings.
The Men in Blue bundled out for 156 runs in the first innings. Tim Southee removed Rohit Sharma and Santner dismissed Kohli on 1 run. Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant also lost their wicket cheaply. Mitchell Santner took 7 wickets for New Zealand and Glenn Phillips picked up 2 wickets.
The Blackcaps were favourites to win the match after India’s failure with the bat in the first innings. New Zealand scored 255 runs in the second innings and were in the dominant position of winning the match. Tom Latham led from the front and scored 86 runs off 133 balls on a difficult surface. Tom Blundell and Glenn Phillips also made crucial contributions with the bat. Washington Sundar was the star performer for India with the ball again and picked up six wickets.
Chasing the target of 358 runs, Santner dismissed Rohit Sharma on 8 runs but Yashasvi Jaiswal and Gill stitched a 62-run partnership for the second wicket. Santner removed Kohli, Jaiswal and Gill and put the hosts under immense pressure. Glenn Phillips dismissed Sundar on 21 runs. Ravindra Jadeja tried to built a partnership with Ashwin and Akash Deep but Kiwi bowlers did exceptionally well as Rohit and Co. bundled out for 245 runs.
Here are some social media reactions after India’s defeat in Pune:
This home series is no less than a nightmare for India. Have faced defeat in both the matches India will have to improve its strategy 🙌#INDvNZ #INDvNZ #INDvNZ
— Anil Siyag bhopalgarh (@AnilSiyag13) October 26, 2024
The Greatest Heist of 21st century
And
Mitchell santner is THE PROFESSOR!!#INDvNZ #MitchellSantner pic.twitter.com/V49XrXyQm5— Max Cady From Cape Fear (@patrikbateman62) October 26, 2024
Pakistan won its First Home Series in 3 Years
India lost its First Home Series in more than 10 Years#NZvIND #NZvsIND #INDvNZ #INDvsNZ #PAKvENG #PAKvsENG #ENGvPAK #ENGvsPAK pic.twitter.com/oNjDWR8ul7
— Taha (@Taha75618) October 26, 2024
– 12 years.
– 4331 days
– 18 series.
– Dominated opposition.And it’s the end of a beautiful streak to remember forever as an Indian Cricket fan. 🇮🇳#INDvsNZ #ViratKohli Kohli#WTC25 pic.twitter.com/QJslGamsxX
— विवादित इंसान (@i_am_aashusir) October 26, 2024
So, our 12-year dominance at home in Test cricket has sadly come to an end.
Thank you “intent” duo. #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/DoOD1OOSjC
— The Cinéprism (@TheCineprism) October 26, 2024
Literally. #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/IK1SI6S7Y3
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) October 26, 2024
India winning an ICC trophy after 11 years but losing home test series after 12 years. #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/bA1c7C8p3v
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) October 26, 2024
Scenes after India lose home test series against New Zealand.#INDvsNZ | #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/QEGfF4MbpX
— Rajabets 🇮🇳👑 (@smileagainraja) October 26, 2024
