New Zealand made history by winning their first-ever Test series in India, defeating the hosts by 113 runs in the second Test match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. This victory ended India's 18-series home winning streak dating back to 2012. New Zealand now leads the three-match series 2-0, with the final game scheduled for November 1 in Mumbai.
Mitchell Santner's performance stood out, as he took 13 wickets in the match. Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar praised New Zealand and Santner on his social media, stating, "For any visiting team, to win a Test series in India is a dream, and New Zealand have played really well to make it happen. Such results can only be achieved with good, all-round team efforts. Special mention to Santner for his standout performance, picking up 13 wickets. Congratulations to New Zealand on this phenomenal achievement," he wrote on X.
