New Zealand gained the third Check in opposition to India to seal a historic 3-0 sequence victory.
They bowled out the hosts for 121 to say a 25-run win in Mumbai on Sunday.
Chasing 147 to win, India succumbed to New Zealand on the Wankhede Stadium, the primary time India have been whitewashed in a sequence at house since 2000 in a 2-0 defeat by South Africa.
India hadn’t misplaced a house sequence in any respect since England beat them in 2012.
India’s Rishabh Pant supplied a observe of defiance, making 64 with the bat after the hosts slumped to 29-5.
However Ajaz Patel with 6-57 was devastating together with his second five-wicket haul within the match.
“Spin bowling is about rhythm. When you are in rhythm it is about making the most of it, taking it by the horns and helping your team,” Patel stated.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma could have hit Matt Henry for 4 within the opening over, however he fell for simply 11 runs. Virat Kohil additionally took an edge to depart India at a dangerous 18-3. Yashasvi Jaiswal went out for simply 5 runs and Sarfaraz Khan was caught.
India steadied however Will Younger took a catch to maintain them below strain at 71-6 and New Zealand made certain to shut out the win.
New Zealand gained the primary two Assessments in Bengaluru and Pune by eight wickets and 113 runs to safe their first Check sequence win in India.
“This was an unfortunate series where we tried certain things that did not come off,” Sharma stated.
“I was not at my best as captain in leading the team as well as with the bat. Collectively as a unit we failed to perform.”
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