INDIA slumped to a 3-0 Test series defeat to New Zealand after being bowled out for 121 in Mumbai.

Chasing just 147 for victory after restricting New Zealand to 174 in their second innings, India were reduced to 29 for five before succumbing to their first whitewash home defeat in a three-Test series.

New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel tore through India’s top order, taking six for 57 and had it not been for wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant’s 64, India’s embarrassment would have been far worse.

The tourists, who won the first Test by eight wickets and the second by 113 runs, started the day on 171 for nine in their second innings with a lead of just 143 runs.

India quickly finished the job in the morning’s first session — Ravindra Jadeja ended with five for 55 — but in reply, Indian wickets fell at regular intervals.

Only Pant — 64 off 57 balls — captain Rohit Sharma (11) and Washington Sundar (12) made double figures as India slipped to their first home Test series defeat in 12 years.