Sun Nov 03 07:42:44 UTC 2024: ## New Zealand Achieve Historic Series Whitewash Over India in Mumbai
**Mumbai, India** – New Zealand has etched their name in the annals of Test cricket history by becoming only the second team to achieve a series whitewash over India on home soil. The Kiwis triumphed in the third and final Test match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai by a convincing margin of 25 runs, sealing a 3-0 series sweep.
India, needing 147 runs to avoid a humiliating whitewash, were bowled out for a paltry 121 on the third day, leaving the Kiwi bowlers celebrating a historic victory. This is only the second time India has suffered a home series whitewash in their 90-year Test history, the first being against South Africa in 2000.
The hero of the match was Mumbai-born New Zealand spin bowler Ajaz Patel, who picked up a remarkable 11 wickets across both innings, earning him the Player of the Match award. Batter Will Young, with a phenomenal 244 runs in the series, was named Player of the Series.
This dominant series win showcases New Zealand’s prowess in Test cricket and highlights their ability to perform under pressure. India, on the other hand, will be left reflecting on a disappointing performance and will need to regroup quickly for their upcoming challenges.
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