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The Indian cricket team suffered a historic defeat at the hands of New Zealand, losing the three-match Test series 3-0 on home soil. This marked the first time a team has achieved a clean sweep against India in a three-match Test series in India. The series defeat ended India's impressive run of 18 consecutive home Test series victories, a streak that had begun after their 2-1 loss to England in December 2012.
The third and final Test, held in Mumbai, saw India crumble to a 25-run defeat. The match highlighted India's vulnerability against spin bowling, a weakness that had been exposed earlier in the series in Pune. The Indian batsmen struggled against the likes of Ajaz Patel, who picked up a remarkable 11 wickets in the Mumbai Test. His performance was a testament to New Zealand's dominance in the series, and his 11-wicket haul helped to secure a historic victory for his team.
The defeat in Mumbai was particularly disheartening for India, as the Wankhede Stadium holds a special place in the team's history. It was the venue where India lifted the ODI World Cup in 2011. However, this time, the stadium witnessed the team's biggest low in Test cricket history. The series loss was a major setback for the Indian team, especially as they are vying for a spot in the World Test Championship final. With their confidence bruised, India will be looking to regroup and bounce back in their upcoming tour of Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Source: India 0-3 New Zealand: Rohit Sharma's men slump to historic low in home Tests