IND Vs NZ, 2nd Test: Kiwis Register 7-Wicket Win At Christchurch, Clinch Series 2-0

IND Vs NZ 2nd Test: Needing just 132 runs to win the Test, the Kiwis chased down the target losing three wickets and clinched the contest by 7 wickets.

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IND Vs NZ 2nd Test: Kiwi speedster Trent Boult’s 4/28 in the second innings helped New Zealand beat India by seven wickets to win the Test series 2-0 at Christchurch. After bowling India out for 124, Tom Latham and Tom Blundell shared 103-run opening stand to ensure no hiccups in NZ’s 132-run chase and help New Zealand move to the third spot in the World Test Championship standings with 180 points. Kyle Jamieson was declared Man of the Match for his five wicket haul in the 1st innings. For India, Jasprit Bumrah and Umesh Yadav picked up two and one wicket, respectively, after the Kiwi openers had put on a solid 103-run stand. Openers Tom Latham and Blundell gave the hosts a solid start by stitching a century partnership. Umesh Yadav dealt the first blow to the host by dismissing Latham for 52. India had some cheer towards the end as Jasprit Bumrah struck in quick succession to dismiss skipper Kane Williamson (5) and Tom Blundell (55). However, Ross Taylor and Henry Nicolls prevented any further damage for the hosts in the second innings and helped the hosts clinch a commanding 7 wicket win. Earlier, starting the day at 90/6, the Indian lower order, unlike that of the Black Caps, failed to show any resistance. The last four batsmen could add just 34 runs as they got bowled out for 124, setting up a 132-run target for the Kiwis. India were bundled out for 242 runs in their first innings, in reply to which New Zealand had posted 235 runs, conceding a seven-run lead. Kyle Jamieson was declared the Player of the Match while Tim Southee, who picked up 14 wickets in the two Test matches, was adjudged the Player of the Series. India, after winning the five-match T20I series 5-0, failed to win any win in the next five matches they played on the tour (three ODIs and two Test matches). Virat Kohli's men, despite the whitewash, stay at the top of the table in the ICC World Test Championship with 360 points. New Zealand, on the other hand, have moved on to the third spot with 180 points. Brief scores: India 242 and 124 all out (Cheteshwar Pujara 24; Trent Boult 4/28), New Zealand 235 and 46/0 at Lunch (Tom Blundell 55,Tom Latham 52; Jasprit Bumrah 2/39) (With agency inputs)