Twitter reaction: Mitchell Santner shivers as New Zealand win 2nd Test to clinch first ever win in India

New Zealand achieved a historic victory of the series India, ending the second Test in Pune by 113 runs. The win marked New Zealand’s first ever Test series victory on Indian soil, ending India’s 18-match home series win that began in 2012. Despite India being heavy favourites, especially in their home ground, New Zealand failed to face the odds and had a chance to win. series with one game remaining.

Profit in a decent number of first innings

New Zealand batted first and managed to score 259 runs in their opening innings. Captain Tom Latham led the front with 52 consistent knocks, while Devon Conway it contributed 76, building a strong foundation. Will Young (18) again Rachin Ravindra (65) also came in with a crucial run. Indian spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin again Washington Sundar shared most of the wickets, with Sundar taking 5 for 79 to restrict the visitors.

Mitchell Santner’s 5-fer destroys India

India’s response with the bat was disappointing as they combined for only 156 runs. The youngest Yashasvi Jaiswal top score with 30 runs, but no other batsman can make a significant impact. Tim Southee again Glenn Phillips they were important in breaking up the Indian high order, but that was it Mitchell Santner who stole the show with his spin, taking 5 wickets for 37 runs, tearing through the Indian middle and lower order.

Rachin Ravindra helps New Zealand build a solid lead in the second innings

In their second innings, New Zealand used the first innings, scoring 255 runs. Latham also steadied the innings with a solid 86, while Glenn Phillips added an important unbeaten 48 down the order. Donations from Ravindra (91) and Daryl Mitchell (18) helped push the total number out of reach in India. Washington was again the pick of India’s bowlers, taking 5 wickets, while Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja and contribute to important outcomes.

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Santner shines again as India’s collapse leads to defeat

Set a target of 359 runs, India again made a mistake, finishing at 245 runs out. Despite Jaiswal’s fighting 77 and support from Jadeja’s 42, India struggled against Santner’s disciplined bowling. The spinner was uncompromising, finishing with one of 6 wickets (6 in 46), taking his tally to 11 wickets in the match. Ajaz Patel and Phillips also took wickets in time, giving New Zealand the win.

New Zealand is defying the odds to make history

The result marked one of the biggest upsets in recent cricket history, with New Zealand defying all expectations. Having just been beaten 0-2 by Sri Lanka, the Kiwis were under a lot of pressure, especially the new captain, Latham, who was leading an inexperienced team outside the game. Kane Williamson. But the team played fearlessly and produced a historic result, becoming the first team in over a decade to beat India in a Test series at home. New Zealand’s victory in Pune is testament to tenacity, tactical brilliance, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Here’s how Twitter responded:

New Zealand lead 2-0 as India lose their first Test series at home since 2012.#WTC25 | #INDvNZ 📝: pic.twitter.com/ASXLeqArG7

-ICC (@ICC) October 26, 2024

That’s a typical week for NZ cricket teams. Outstanding. Santner fills the role of visiting destroyer in Pune completely. 🫡 #INDvNZ

– Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) October 26, 2024

New Zealand broke India’s fort. The record that India was proud of for 12 years has been broken. The test series loss is an eye opener. India looked like they were playing in outside conditions. The players must take responsibility for this loss

— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) October 26, 2024

Well done, New Zealand, for winning the series on Indian soil! For Team India, there is a lot to ponder. Senior players need to step up and deliver in the ultimate format of the game. The next three months will be very important.

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 26, 2024

New Zealand have never won a Test series in India, having beaten them by eight wickets and 113 runs, and they have done it all without Kane Williamson. It’s surprising

— Ben Gardner (@Ben_Wisden) October 26, 2024

FIRST NEW ZEALAND SEAL WIN IN WTC HISTORY..!!!!

– WTC started in August 2019. pic.twitter.com/1NvbVzm1r8

— John. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 26, 2024

New Zealand had beaten India twice on the road, which they did in this series alone. And not the Indian side, which would have lost the home series at all. I’m sure I’ve seen more anger than this. But I don’t know what it is. But one of them will be the World Cup they won…

– Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) October 26, 2024

India’s 12-year unbeaten run in the home Test series is over. New Zealand’s victory today ended India’s remarkable run of 18 consecutive victories since Alastair Cook’s England won 2-1 in December 2012. #indvnz #cricket

— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) October 26, 2024

It’s crazy that it’s been 20 years since India went into a dead rubber on home soil having already lost a Test series, and as it happened in Mumbai. This is one of the most amazing results in recent times. Two big margins of victory too @BLACKCAPS #INDVNZ

– Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) October 26, 2024

. @BLACKCAPS 🙌

– Central Stags 🏏 (@CentralStags) October 26, 2024

Thank you Team India for 12 wonderful years of home Test wins.

– Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) October 26, 2024

One of the most remarkable achievements in test cricket… and rare… beating India in India…

well played New Zealand! 💥#INDVNZ

– Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) October 26, 2024

19.40 percent of Mitchell Santner’s Test wickets came in one match against Pune. He has 67 wickets in 29 Tests – 13 of them in one match against India. #INDVNZ

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) October 26, 2024

What an amazing week or two of New Zealand cricket. This is one of the most remarkable Test series victories I can remember. A remarkable achievement.

– George Dobell (@GeorgeDobell1) October 26, 2024

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