Wednesday, November 27
India's rare home series defeat against New Zealand culminated with a 0-2 loss in Pune. This marks India's first home Test series loss since 2012, and New Zealand's first-ever series win in India. Mitchell Santner's 13-wicket haul was pivotal in securing the historic victory for the Kiwis.
India's World Test Championship journey faces a setback after a series defeat to New Zealand at home, India's first since 2012. With a drop in their PCT to 62.82, Rohit Sharma's team must excel in the remaining matches, including a critical series against Australia, to secure a spot in the WTC final at Lord’s.
New Zealand achieved their first-ever Test series win in India, significantly affecting the ICC World Test Championship standings. India now lead Australia by just 0.32 percentage points, placing their chances for a third consecutive final in jeopardy. Crucial upcoming series, especially the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, will be decisive for India's WTC aspirations.
Virat Kohli's struggles against spin were evident as he was trapped leg-before by Mitchell Santner in India's second Test against New Zealand in Pune. Kohli reviewed the decision, but it upheld the umpire's call. Santner, with two five-wicket hauls in the match, became the first New Zealand spinner to achieve this on Indian soil.
Pakistan clinched a decisive 9-wicket victory over England in the third Test, winning the series 2-1. Key contributors included Sajid Khan, who took 19 wickets, and Noman Ali. The win marked Pakistan's first home series triumph in three years, highlighting significant efforts by the team's spinners.
India's record chase of 359 against New Zealand in the second Test at Pune saw a promising start quickly unravel. After Rohit Sharma's early dismissal, Yashasvi Jaiswal's rapid 77 runs provided hope. However, Rishabh Pant's run-out for a duck shifted momentum, leaving India in a precarious position at 127/4.
