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India humbled at home again by New Zealand for rare series defeat

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:India collapsed to a humiliating series defeat at home, their first for 12 years, when they were bowled out for 245 by New Zealand in their chase of 359 on the third day of the second test on Saturday as Mitchell Santner took six wickets.Man of the match Santner ended with 6-104 for a match haul of 13 to set up New Zealand's 2-0 series win, their maiden series victory in India.Senior spin partner Ajaz Patel claimed the last two wickets, including Ravindra Jadeja for 42, to seal the 113-run win.It was a stunning defeat for India, who were dismantled by eight wickets in seamer-friendly conditions in the opening match at Bengaluru, as they suffered their first series loss on home soil since falling to England in 2012.Their proud run of 18 successive home series wins since that 2-1 humbling was snapped by the inspired Black Caps, who were by far the better side in both matches and will target a clean sweep in the finale at Mumbai from Friday."It's a really special feeling.

Very proud to be in this position," said new permanent skipper Tom Latham, who took over from Tim Southee after a 2-0 defeat in Sri Lanka."It's not just me but a team effort.

This game was a clear example of everyone pitching in when they needed to and everyone standing up at different times. I'm stoked for the guys."It's really special.

When you come here, you always want to compete and put your best foot forward. We played fantastically well... Santner in that first innings was fantastic.

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:India were in real danger of crashing to a humiliating series defeat at home as they limped to 178-7 at tea on day three of their second test against New Zealand while chasing 359, as Mitchell Santner claimed five wickets on Saturday.
New Zealand, aided by a career-best seven-wicket haul by left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner and a half-century by skipper Tom Latham took a sizeable 301-run lead against an embattled India on day two of the second Test here on Friday. Santner (7/53 in 19.3 overs) demolished India for 156 as New Zealand took a first-innings lead of 103 runs after the visitors had notched up 259 on the opening day. Latham then scored a fine 86 in the second innings and shared fruitful partnerships with Will Young (23) and Tom Blundell (30 batting) to guide New Zealand to 198 for 5 in 53 overs for an overall lead of 301 runs.
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