This loss marks India\u2019s first home Test series defeat since England\u2019s Alastair Cook-led squad overcame the hosts 2-1 back in 2012.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Across these 12 years, India played 18 Test series, figuring in 52 Test matches, winning 42 of them, losing four, and drawing six.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The series against New Zealand ended the fairytale as the series opener in Bengaluru set the tone. Dismissed for a meagre 46 in overcast conditions in the first innings, India found themselves under early pressure. New Zealand capitalised on their advantage with Rachin Ravindra's steady century and a timely contribution from Tim Southee, establishing control despite a fighting century by Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant's 99 in a counter-attack.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The modest 107-run target was chased down comfortably by New Zealand, securing the first win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The second Test in Pune saw a similar story unfold. New Zealand's bowlers restricted India to 156 in the first innings, creating a 103-run lead that skipper Tom Latham built on with a composed 86, setting India a daunting 359 to chase. India\u2019s chase began promisingly with Yashasvi Jaiswal\u2019s brisk start, but the middle-order faltered, sealing India\u2019s series defeat on home soil.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The modest 107-run target was chased down comfortably by New Zealand, securing the first win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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