Rishabh Pant's resistance goes in vain as New Zealand inflict unprecedented 3-0 humiliation on Team India at Wankhede

India suffered a historic 3-0 defeat to New Zealand in their final T20I match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 40-run knock couldn't stop India's humiliating capitulation.

India's batting department crumbled against New Zealand's lethal bowling attack, with only Pant offering some resistance with his 40 not out. Skipper Hardik Pandya scored 13, while Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan fell cheaply for 7 and 0 respectively.

New Zealand's bowlers, led by Lockie Ferguson and Michael Bracewell, restricted India to a meager 117/9 in 20 overs, a target that the visitors chased down with 12 balls to spare. Ferguson took 3/25, while Bracewell claimed 2/18.

The third T20I marked India's fourth consecutive loss in bilateral T20I series and their first T20I whitewash at home. The defeat also extended New Zealand's winning streak against India in T20Is to six matches.

Pant's lone effort was a bright spot in India's disastrous batting performance. He struck four boundaries and a six in his 33-ball knock, but he lacked support from the other end.

New Zealand's victory was set up by their bowlers, who executed disciplined line and length throughout the innings. Ferguson and Bracewell were particularly impressive, using variations of pace and length to unsettle the Indian batters.

India's batting has been a major concern throughout the series, and the Wankhede loss only exacerbated those worries. The team's inability to build substantial partnerships and consistently score against New Zealand's bowling attack was a major factor in their downfall.