New Zealand completes historic 3-0 win over India in the series

New Zealand secured a historic 3-0 win over India with a thrilling 25-run win on the third day of the third and final Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

It is India's first clear defeat in a home Test series since South Africa's 2-0 win in 2000 and their first ever in a series of three or more Tests.

New Zealand had never won a Test series in India and had not won a Test for 36 years before their eight-wicket win in the series opener in Bengaluru.

“First of all, it's very special to win a Test match here at this historic ground, but also to win a series 3-0,” said Black Caps batsman Daryl Mitchell, who scored 82 in the first innings.

“It’s something you dream about. To come here and actually achieve it is very special against a world-class Indian team.”

“We’re just a bunch of Kiwis taking over the world.”

Chasing 147 points for victory, the hosts were beaten by 121 points in the afternoon session with spinner Ajaz Patel taking 6-57.

India appeared to be on their way to an even worse defeat as they slipped to 29-5 before a powerful half-century from Rishabh Pant gave them hope.

But Pant's dismissal for 64 minutes just after lunch ensured New Zealand regained control of the game and never gave up.

Pant was not given out on the field but the decision was overturned by the TV umpire who, after several replays, ruled that the ball had touched his bat before hitting the pad on its way to wicketkeeper Tom Blundell.

That left India reeling at 106-7, adding just 15 runs for the last three wickets, with Patel securing the win and ending with a match score of 11-160.

New Zealand had started the day on 171-9 but added just three runs before Patel was dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja, who took 5-55 to finish the match with a score of 10-120.