New Zealand made history as the first visiting team to beat India in a Test series since 2012. Led by Tom Latham, they took an unassailable 2-0 lead with a commanding 113-run victory in the second Test at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on October 26.
Team India faced a daunting target of 359 runs to extend their streak. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal started strong, with Jaiswal scoring an impressive fifty. However, India quickly fell from 127/2 to 167/7, including Rishabh Pantโs duck.
Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin worked to keep the chase alive, but New Zealand had enough runs to play conservatively. India pushed into the final session with Jadeja holding firm, but New Zealand ultimately took the last wickets to clinch the victory.
Fans were disappointed with the performance at home, marking the end of a significant era in Indian cricket.
Here are some reactions of fans:
Will miss you my beautiful streak ๐ญ๐ญ#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/l40aFT8oZE
— Out of context Cricket (@GemsofCricket7) October 25, 2024
#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/teoTsOT8PZ
— Crazy Cricket Memes (@CrazyCricMemes) October 26, 2024
The difference is clear in terms of Captaincy.#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/FPWL5kYm0q
— ๐.๐.๐.๐ โนยณ๐ (@THEGOATBUMRAH) October 25, 2024
Just one bad series as a captain cannot change the fact that he turned us as champions by ending the streak!
INDIA LOVE YOU ROHIT SHARMA pic.twitter.com/KeE24K8rop
— ๐๐๐๐๐ฎ๎จโ (@ViperVijay45) October 26, 2024
New Zealand have defeated India! โ
This is the first time New Zealand have beaten India on their home turf, marking Indiaโs first home series loss in 12 years. A remarkable achievement for New Zealand! ๐ณ๐ฟ๐คฏ#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/gXFD24WHG2
— Cricket on TNT Sports (@cricketontnt) October 26, 2024
“TOOTA HAI GHAR KA GHAMAND, JEET GAYI HAI NEW ZEALAND,” one user wrote.
Toota hai Ghar ka Ghamand, Jeet gayi hai New Zealand. New Zealand India trophy jaayegi Williamson ke desh.
— PCCI Podcast (@PCCIpod) October 26, 2024
“Losing this Test Series is bigger than Losing an ICC Final,” another user commented.
Losing this Test Series is bigger than Losing an ICC Final
Can't even able to Imagine, 18 Consecutive Home Test Series Wins Streak gonna End!#INDvsNZ
— ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐ (@Shebas_10dulkar) October 25, 2024
“Last 2 test matches have made me realise the importance of dull, old boring test draws where nobody had any intention to win,” one fan posted.
Last 2 test matches have made me realise the importance of dull, old boring test draws where nobody had any intention to win. #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/ZXxx6L4n9c
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) October 26, 2024
“For us to achieve this for the first time is indescribable” – Glenn Phillips on New Zealand’s historic accomplishment
New Zealand defied expectations by defeating India in the subcontinent, showcasing dominance in every aspect for consecutive victories. Mitchell Santner delivered a standout performance, taking 13 wickets in the match, while the rest of the team contributed to a comprehensive display.
“For us to do it for the first time is indescribable. It has been very tough to compete with the Indian boys in their conditions. We tried to learn and adapt, and be a bit more positive in these conditions. For it to pay off like this feels amazing,” Glenn Phillips told the broadcasters after the win.
The third Test of the series will be held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai starting November 1.
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