New Zealand managed a breakthrough 3-0 series win in India and topped it off with a 25-run victory on a treacherous track at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. The Black Caps defeated India by 121 on the third day of the third Test, with spinner Ajaz Patel proving crucial with 6-57 as he took his second five-wicket haul of the game.

This is the first time India have been defeated at home since their 2-0 loss to South Africa in 2000, putting Rohit Sharma's side under pressure as they prepare for the upcoming five-match series against Australia Down Under.

Rishabh Pant was the only Indian batsman who could resist, making a determined 64 after India were rattled early and reduced to 29/5 on a pitch that turned from the start. Patel, relentless throughout, took advantage of the circumstances to dismiss both Sharma (11) and Shubman Gill (1) within two overs, with Gill leaving the game after misjudging a ball that fell into his overs Stumps crashed.

Patel's magic continued as he sent Virat Kohli back to the pavilion for just one shot, with the Indian captain just managing to avoid a catch.

The early collapse stunned the crowd, who watched as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan followed suit, going down for five and one respectively as the New Zealand bowlers dominated India's top order. A 42-run stand between Pant and Ravindra Jadeja provided some stability, but a brilliant catch from Will Young ended Jadeja's resistance at 71-6 and left India's hopes in tatters.

Pant's departure after lunch, following a New Zealand review, effectively ended the chase as India's lower order struggled to add runs against a probing Black Caps attack.

Historic victory for Kiwis

New Zealand had earlier resumed their innings at 171-9 but lost Ajaz Patel to Jadeja in the morning, who finished with 5-55 and a remarkable match haul of ten wickets.

The series win was historic for New Zealand and marked India's first Test series win, dating back to the inaugural tour in 1955. He also broke India's impressive run of 18 consecutive home series wins since their defeat to England in 2012.

After the Black Caps won the first Test in Bengaluru by eight wickets and sealed the second in Pune with a 113-run victory, this achievement is a milestone in their cricketing history