New Zealand beat India again to romp to historic 3-0 Test series win

  • Ajaz Patel claims 6-57 as hosts fail to chase 146 in Mumbai
  • India slump to first home series defeat since 2012

New Zealand completed an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India as the Black Caps dismissed the hosts for 121 on a tricky wicket to secure a 25-run victory on day three of the third and final test in Mumbai on Sunday.

The last time India were blanked at home was in 2000, in a two-match series against South Africa, and Rohit Sharma’s side will be feeling the pressure ahead of a challenging five-match series against Australia starting later this month.

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