IND vs NZ 3rd Test: The last match of the three-Test series being played against New Zealand is going to be played at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The New Zealand team has already captured the series by winning the first two test matches. In such a situation, Team India will have a big challenge to save face at the Wankhede Stadium during the Test match starting from November 1.
On the other hand, New Zealand team will try to completely wipe out Team India by winning the third test match also. However, Team India’s winning record at Wankhede Stadium has been very strong and at this ground, India had defeated New Zealand badly during the last Test match.
There was victory over New Zealand in the last match
The last Test match at Wankhede Stadium was played against New Zealand in December 2021. During this test match, Team India had achieved a big victory of 372 runs against New Zealand. Team India has not lost any test match at Wankhede Stadium for 12 years. Team India had to face its last defeat on this ground in November 2012.
During that test match, England had defeated Team India by 10 wickets. Since then, Team India has not lost any match on this ground. After that defeat, Team India has played three Test matches at Wankhede Stadium and has won all three. During this period, the Indian team has defeated the teams of West Indies, England and New Zealand.
Team India’s strong record in Wankhede
If we talk about the record of Team India at Wankhede Stadium, then India has a strong record here. The Indian team has played a total of 26 test matches on this ground, out of which Team India has won 12 test matches. India has faced defeat in seven Test matches while seven Test matches have been drawn. If we talk about the record of New Zealand team at Wankhede, then New Zealand has played three test matches here, out of which two have been lost while one test match has been drawn.
Tim Southee’s big statement before the third test
Before the start of the third test match, New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has given a big statement. He said that now everyone has come to know that Team India can be defeated in the Test series in India also. He said that it is not easy to do this but it is not impossible either. We have shown the power to defeat India in India itself. During an interview, Tim Southee said that although this work is definitely difficult.
We showed our strength to defeat India in India
He said that if we look at history, no team has been able to show the strength to defeat India in the last 12 years. He said that I have played a lot of cricket over the last few years and I believe that Australia and India are two such places where it is difficult to play.
He said that Team India has played 18 series at home during the last 12 years. They had continued their winning streak but we have succeeded in breaking this streak. We have shown everyone that India can be defeated in India also.
