New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell believes the Indian crew has been left a bit shell-shocked by way of happenings within the first two Assessments at Bengaluru and Pune. Within the first two matches of the sequence, New Zealand received wins by eight wickets and 113 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead, making it their first-ever Check sequence win in India. It additionally meant a visiting crew gained a Check sequence in India after 12 years. The Tom Latham-led New Zealand, who got here after a 2-0 sequence defeat in Sri Lanka, at the moment are aiming for a sequence sweep by way of the third Check at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, ranging from Friday.

“They’re somewhat bit shell-shocked. After we first came visiting, I believe that they had a slogan on TV saying five-nil for his or her residence summer time, or one thing alongside these strains. I am fairly certain they wrote us off coming after Sri Lanka.”

“However I believe they’re fairly shocked by way of what we have achieved, and the way we have come out and competed and performed some actually good cricket to beat these guys – probably the greatest groups on the earth. I believe they’re somewhat bit shell-shocked by way of what has occurred,” stated Blundell to SEN Radio.

After the sport in Mumbai, New Zealand will host England for 3 Assessments at residence, and Blundell stated the facet will start their residence summer time crammed with happiness and satisfaction on successful a Check sequence in India.

“You have received the World Check Championship nonetheless on the road, that is one thing that motivates us as nicely. However it is going to be a problem. India are in all probability hurting from this. However whatever the outcome, we will go residence with a fairly large smile on our faces.”

“What we have achieved right here is fairly immense, it is in all probability one of many largest highlights of my profession. We’re excited. We have got a risk of beating them 3-0. However no matter that, we’re fairly satisfied.”