After 12 years, India was defeated by New Zealand in the Test series at home

After 12 years, India lost a Test series at home to New Zealand.

In the second Test match in Pune, New Zealand defeated India and took a two-nil lead in the series.

In the Pune Test, New Zealand defeated India by 113 runs. Chasing 359 runs on the third day of the Test match, the Indian team was bowled out for 245 runs.

Rawalpindi Test, Pakistan defeated England by 9 wickets to win the series

New Zealand scored 259 and 255 runs in the first and second innings of this Test match, while India scored 156 and 245 runs in the first and second innings.

New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner bowled devastatingly in both innings, taking seven in the first innings and six in the second innings. The spinner was adjudged Man of the Match.