Team India suffered a rare collapse at the hands of New Zealand after they secured a 2-0 lead in the away series. The Blackcaps accomplished the unthinkable as the Kiwis have won the series in the Pune Test at the MCA Stadium and are now 2-0 up against the Men in Blue, led by Rohit Sharma . The Blackcaps showcased all-around brilliance throughout the two games and made history after taking the lead. It is something the Blackcaps will rejoice for quite a while. The visiting team’s win was so huge that even one of the greatest test cricketers, Sachin Tendulkar, applauded their showcase.
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Sachin Tendulkar Extols New Zealand’s ‘All-Round’ Performance After Securing Historic Win vs India
After New Zealand made history after defeating India for the first time at their home, Former cricketer and one of the greatest Test cricketers of all time, Sachin Tendulkar, penned down a post to appreciate the Blackcaps’ efforts which helped them tame the mighty Team India, led by Rohit Sharma. Sachin implied that winning a Test match in India is a dream come true, and the visiting side made it happen with their solid efforts. He also applauded Mitchell Santner for his missile-like accuracy after he picked up 13 wickets throughout the match.
“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!” Sachin Tendulkar tweeted.
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Speaking of the match, with Mitchel Santner once again exposing their weaknesses against excellent spin bowling, India suffered their first Test series loss at home in twelve years. The team’s dominant 113-run loss in the second match weakened their position atop the World Test Championship rankings. New Zealand celebrated their first series victory on Indian soil in almost 70 years, while the hosts suffered their first loss after winning 18 straight Test series.
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