New Zealand sweep Test series against India

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New Zealand beat India by seven wickets in the second Test at Christchurch to sweep the series 2-0.

The Black Caps wrapped up the match in less than three days.

India started day 3 on 90-6 and were dismissed for 124, giving the hosts a modest victory target of 132, which they chased down in 36 overs.

Tom Latham scored 52, while Tom Blundell contributed 55.

New Zealand are currently unbeaten in their last 13 home Tests, while top-ranked India have now suffered their first two defeats in the World Test Championship.

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