Sun Nov 03 22:45:45 UTC 2024: ## New Zealand Humiliates India With Historic 3-0 Test Series Sweep
**Mumbai, India** – New Zealand captain Tom Latham expressed his elation after leading his team to a historic 3-0 clean sweep over India in the three-match Test series, marking the first time India has suffered such a humiliating defeat at home. The Kiwis achieved this feat by playing aggressively with the bat and proactively with the ball, according to Latham.
The third Test concluded with India falling short of a 147-run target by 25 runs, leaving them with a disappointing 121 all out. “Very, very ecstatic,” Latham said after the victory, praising his team’s resilience and adaptability throughout the series. “The boys have done a very good job, and to finally do it here in Mumbai is a great feeling. We were challenged with bat and ball, but we rose to the occasion.”
Latham highlighted the contributions of various players throughout the series, emphasizing that the team’s success wasn’t reliant on just one individual. He also expressed his pride in the New Zealand women’s team, who recently won the T20 World Cup.
Player-of-the-match Ajaz Patel, who claimed an impressive 11 wickets for 160 runs in the final Test, attributed his success to his focus on exploiting the pitch and utilizing his guile. He also acknowledged the challenging nature of facing Indian batter Rishabh Pant, who had performed exceptionally well throughout the series, and mentioned adapting his approach to outsmart the batsman.
This resounding victory for New Zealand marks a significant setback for India, who will now face a challenging task in qualifying for the World Test Championship final.
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