New Zealand defeated India in the third and last Test, therefore completing a commanding 3-0 series success. New Zealand scored 235 and 174 in this game; India scored 263 and 121, therefore establishing a target of 147 runs. Following an exciting session, New Zealand prevailed by 25 runs. While in the first Test, they chased down a target of 107 to win by eight wickets, earlier in the series New Zealand won the second Test by 113 runs, thus defending a total of 359. Over the games, this series highlighted India’s challenges and New Zealand’s strengths.

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Will Young made a huge statement about New Zealand’s victory over India in Test match series 

Replacing a player of Kane Williamson ‘s stature can be a daunting task but Will Young, who played a pivotal role in New Zealand’s historic 3-0 Test series win in India, saw it as an opportunity to create his own mark after “running the drinks” as a reserve batter for four years.

If New Zealand’s batting appeared thin with Williamson not making it to India for the first Test in Bengaluru due to injury, the 31-year-old Young banished any such doubts with his unbeaten 48 as the Kiwis hammered the hosts by eight wickets.

As it became evident that Williamson would not make it to India in time to help New Zealand clear trials by spin at Pune and Mumbai, Young had given enough indications that he was ready for the challenge.

Young acknowledged the role Williamson played in New Zealand’s training camps back home and also during his presence on the earlier assignments in the Indian subcontinent.

For New Zealand to beat India at their own game on spinning wickets was as special as their series win in this part of the world, and Young conceded scoring runs on turning tracks in Pune and Mumbai was more satisfying.

With 244 runs at 48.80 across three Tests, Young finished behind India’s Rishabh Pant (261 runs) and compatriot Rachin Ravindra (256 runs).

However, his biggest contributions came in the third Test at Mumbai when Young’s 71 and 51 across the two innings helped New Zealand become the first team ever to beat India 3-0 in their own backyard. 

(With PTI Inputs)