Nov 03, 2024

Republic Sports Desk

Five Unwanted Records India Broke In Test Series Loss To New Zealand


Team India suffered a heartbreaking whitewash against New Zealand in a Test series at home.

Source: BCCI


The loss has modified the record books on many accounts,

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While it is unfortunate but let's pay heed to some of the unwanted records created/broken by Team India.

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No.1. It is the first time India have lost a series 0-3 at home.

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No.2. India became the first team to have lost three matches against New Zealand in a Test series.

Source: AP


No.3. First time it has happened that India haven't been able to chase down a target of below 200 at home in Tests.

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No.4. The score of 147 is the second lowest that New Zealand have defended in Tests.

Source: AP


No.5. For the first time since 1969, India have lost four Tests at home in a calendar year.

Source: BCCI.TV


No.6. Rohit Sharma has now five Tests defeats at home. Second highest by an Indian captain after Mak Pataudi. 

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These were some of the unwanted records India broke with the loss. 

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