Though they started playing their first Test series in India in the 1955/56 season, New Zealand registered their first-ever series win on Indian soil after 69 years. Here are 5 records it broke.
Tom Latham captaincy
Tom Latham is now New Zealand's first captain to win a Test series in India.
First Test Win
NZ won the Bengaluru test by 8 wickets against India. It was their first victory in India in 36 years.
Latham's first series
The ongoing three-Test match series with India, is Tom Latham's first series as the full-time Test captain. He replaced Tim Southee.
Mitchell Santner's record
Mitchell Santner staggering figures of 13 for 157 - the third-best by any visiting bowler in India.
Rohit's first loss at home
The Test series with New Zealand is Rohit's first loss at home. He replaced Virat Kohli as the captain in 2022.