Sun Nov 03 05:40:00 UTC 2024: ## India Suffers Humiliating Whitewash Against New Zealand in Mumbai Test
**Mumbai, India:** In a dismal display of batting and inconsistency, India suffered their third consecutive defeat at the hands of New Zealand, losing the third Test in Mumbai by a margin of 25 runs.
This marks the first time in 24 years that India has faced a whitewash in a Test series at home, with New Zealand securing a 0-3 victory. The Indian batsmen failed miserably in the second innings, managing only 121 runs in pursuit of a 147-run target. Only Rishabh Pant showed any resistance, scoring 64 runs before his dismissal proved crucial for India’s defeat.
India’s top order crumbled under the pressure, with Rohit Sharma (11), Shubman Gill (1), Virat Kohli (1), and Sarfaraz Khan (1) failing to make any significant contributions.
New Zealand’s bowlers were relentless, with Ejaz Patel taking 6 wickets, while Glenn Phillips and Matt Henry chipped in with 3 and 1 wickets respectively.
The last time India faced a whitewash at home was in 2000, when South Africa won a two-match series 2-0. The humiliation of this series loss comes just months after India’s disappointing performance in the World Cup, raising concerns about the team’s current form and preparation.
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