Final result
New Zealand Cricket won by 113 runs
Player of the match: MJ Santner
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Venue par · 210Chase success · 43%POTM · MJ Santner
Match preview & overview
Santner's 13 wickets sink India as New Zealand win Pune Test by 113 runs
New Zealand beat India by 113 runs in the Pune Test on 24 October 2024, completing a victory that few would have predicted heading into the series given India's record at home. New Zealand posted 259 in the first innings and 255 in the second. India managed only 156 in reply to the first total, a deficit that proved too large to recover from. Their second-innings 245 was more competitive but fell well short of the 359 required. MJ Santner's 13 wickets for 157 runs across 48.5 overs was the story of the match: a left-arm spinner operating in conditions that traditionally suit the home side, and doing it better than India's own bowlers.
The margin tells part of the story; the innings scores tell more. India being bowled out for 156 on a surface they chose to play spinners on was the decisive blow. Washington Sundar took 11 wickets for 115 runs for India, which shows the pitch was not unplayable. The difference was execution under pressure, and Santner had the better of that contest across both New Zealand innings.
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat, a choice that goes against the grain at this venue where 76 per cent of toss-winners opt to field. Their willingness to set a target rather than chase proved well-judged.
Pitch report & venue insights
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune — 53-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2013–2024. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
53
T20 matches hosted
210
Avg 1st-innings score
174
Avg 2nd-innings score
43%
Chase success rate
46
Avg powerplay runs
79%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Santner's 13-wicket match haul seals the win
MJ Santner finished with 13 wickets for 157 runs across 48.5 overs, making him the clear architect of New Zealand's victory. His left-arm spin exploited conditions that India's own spinners were unable to replicate at the same level. The Player of the Match award was never in doubt.
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India bowled out for 156 and 245 on home soil
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Venue historically favours teams batting first
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New Zealand's only Test win in a tricky recent sequence
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Chase success rate at Pune is just 41 per cent
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- On spin-friendly subcontinental pitches, player-of-the-match markets and top bowler lines may offer more differentiation than outright result markets, given how quickly batting conditions can deteriorate.
- First-innings lead markets at Pune historically carry value given the ground's 41 per cent chase success rate across 53 matches. Teams building a lead tend to convert it.
- Left-arm spin performance in Asian Test conditions has attracted consistent market interest; Santner's match figures illustrate why such angles carry editorial weight at similar venues.
- India's strong home Test record makes them default favourites in most markets, but New Zealand's Pune result shows that opposition spinners can neutralise that advantage when conditions align.
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Frequently asked
Questions about New Zealand Cricket vs India Cricket
What was the result of the New Zealand vs India Test in Pune in October 2024?
New Zealand beat India by 113 runs at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on 24 October 2024. New Zealand scored 259 and 255 across their two innings. India were bowled out for 156 and 245 in reply.
Who won the Player of the Match award in the Pune Test?
MJ Santner was named Player of the Match for his 13 wickets for 157 runs across 48.5 overs. His left-arm spin was decisive in both India innings.
What is the head-to-head record between New Zealand and India in Tests?
Across all formats, India lead the overall head-to-head record with 55 wins to New Zealand's 41 from 111 meetings, with 11 matches producing no result. India had won four of the five most recent encounters before this match.
Where can I watch New Zealand vs India Tests in the UK?
Test matches between India and New Zealand in India are typically broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check the Sky Sports schedule for specific match timings, which will usually be shown from around 04:00 GMT for day-one starts in India.
How does the Pune pitch play in Tests?
The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium has hosted 53 matches and produced an average first-innings score of 210. Teams winning the toss choose to field 76 per cent of the time, and chasing sides succeed only 41 per cent of the time. Spin bowlers have historically thrived here, as both Santner and Washington Sundar demonstrated in this match.
Did India win the toss in the Pune Test against New Zealand?
No. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat, which was the less conventional decision given that 76 per cent of toss-winners at Pune elect to field. New Zealand's 259 in the first innings proved enough to put them in a commanding position throughout the match.
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Photo credits (3)
- Washington Sundar — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Virat Kohli — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source