NEW DELHI: India's home dominance came to an abrupt end as New Zealand decisively defeated Rohit Sharma's team, clinching the series 3-0 and becoming the first team to achieve a whitewash over India on their own soil. This loss is particularly striking given New Zealand's recent struggles, including a 2-0 defeat against Sri Lanka prior to this series, and their lack of a robust record in Asia.
From the outset of the series, India found themselves on the back foot. Expected to emerge victorious, they faltered against New Zealand's spin attack, ultimately surrendering the series. The Kiwi spinners, Mitchell Santner and Ajaz Patel, combined for an impressive total of 28 wickets over the three matches.
