Fri Nov 01 11:40:20 UTC 2024: ## New Zealand Clinch Historic Series Win in India
**Pune, India:** New Zealand have created history, becoming the first touring team to secure a Test series win in India in 13 years. They achieved this feat with a resounding 113-run victory in the second Test in Pune on Saturday, completing a 2-0 sweep.
This triumph marks a significant moment for the Kiwis, as it is their first-ever series win in India. Following their first Test victory in India after a 38-year drought, New Zealand continued their dominant performance, dismantling the Indian batting lineup in a thrilling three-day encounter.
The star of the show was New Zealand’s left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner, who claimed a remarkable six wickets in the second innings, taking his match haul to a career-best 13 wickets. He was instrumental in breaking the back of the Indian chase, dismissing key players like Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant.
India, set a target of 359, struggled throughout their chase, ultimately succumbing to the relentless pressure from the New Zealand bowlers. Despite a valiant effort from Ravindra Jadeja, who scored 42, India were bowled out for 255.
New Zealand captain Tom Latham expressed his delight, stating, “It’s a really special feeling and very proud to be in this position. When you come over here you want to compete and we played fantastically well last week but we wanted to stay level and focus on this game.”
The series win is a testament to New Zealand’s unwavering determination and tactical prowess. They now head into the final Test in Mumbai with the series already secured.
India, on the other hand, will be looking to salvage some pride in the final match. This defeat marks a major setback for the hosts, who were aiming to maintain their impressive record of 18 consecutive home series wins.
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