Team India started off 2020 on a bright note having thrashed Sri Lanka (2-0) at home in the three-match T20I series. With 2020 T20 World Cup beckoning, their next T20I assignment- away from home against New Zealand assumed greater significance.

This series was perceived as an opportunity for the Men in Blue to try out different combinations and test their bench strength on overseas conditions keeping in mind the quadrennial event which is set to be played at Australia in October 2020.

The absence of several key players like Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shikhar Dhawan and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/6-7-against-bangladesh-was-my-dream-spell-deepak-chahar-after-bagging-iccs-t20i-performance-of-the-year/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deepak Chahar</a> was a blessing in disguise for other players like Sanju Samson, Shardul Thakur and Shivam Dube to make a mark and prove worthy of earning a ticket to T20 World Cup.

It was important for Team India to put up a strong display and achieve good results and they did just that by whitewashing the T20I series against New Zealand.

On that note, let us look at three instances when Team India whitewashed the opponents in their own backyard in the T20I series:

(Note: Series comprising a minimum of three T20Is were considered)

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-394275" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/India-1-1.jpg" alt="India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-394275" class="wp-caption-text">India. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Playing their first-ever five-match T20I series, Team India dominated the Black Caps in their own backyard from the word ‘go’. Needing a massive 204 runs for victory in the series opener at Auckland, the Men in Blue chased down the target in 19 overs at the loss of four wickets- courtesy half-centuries from KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer apart from skipper Virat Kohli’s vital 45 off 32 balls. They extended their lead to 2-0 at Eden Park having won the second game quite comfortably (by seven wickets in just 17.3 overs) chasing 133 runs.

Kohli’s men confidently travelled to Hamilton for the next fixture knowing that a victory at Seddon Park would not just help them clinch their first-ever T20I series win in New Zealand but also provide them with an opportunity to test their bench strength with the 2020 T20 World Cup beckoning.

Since the scores were tied, the match headed to <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/conduct-separate-toss-for-super-over-tom-moody/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Super Over</a> in which Man of the Match Rohit Sharma displayed nerves of steel under pressure to clinch the game as well as the series for India with his heroics. Much to the surprise, the series witnessed yet another Super Over finish when the two sides met each other in the fourth T20I at Wellington.

Sans regular skipper Kane Williamson, the Kiwis’ misfortune continued in the Super Over as stand-in skipper Tim Southee faltered one again. For the fifth and final T20I of the series which was played at Mount Maunganui, skipper Virat Kohli opted for a break as Rohit Sharma skippered the side in his absence.

As Rohit Sharma walked-off the field (retired hurt) while he was batting on 60, KL Rahul led Team India during New Zealand’s inning. Eventually, India won the game as well the series (5-0) as the hosts fell seven runs short of India’s total (163). For Team India, who never won two T20I matches consecutively against New Zealand, it was a clinical whitewash in the five-match T20I series.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-395471" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/India-1.jpg" alt="India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-395471" class="wp-caption-text">India. (Photo credit should read RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

Team India toured USA and West Indies for three-match T20I series in August 2019 which was followed by three ODIs and two Tests. The first two games were played at Lauderhill, Florida with the final game of the series being played the Providence Stadium in Guyana. In what was a low-scoring series opener, the Men in Blue overcame the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/all-corners-what-about-deep-3rd-man-ben-stokes-comes-up-with-hilarious-reply-on-carlos-brathwaites-t20-world-cup-winning-sixes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Carlos Brathwaite</a>-led West Indies side by a margin of four wickets.

Chasing just 96 runs for a victory, India took 17.2 overs to complete the formalities with Rohit Sharma top-scoring for the visitors with 24 off 25 balls. After ‘a not-so-convincing win’ in the low-scoring affair, skipper Kohli hoped for a turn around in the batting department after opting to bat first on winning the toss in the second T20I. India finished at 167-5 in 20 overs courtesy a magnificent half-century from Rohit Sharma (67 off 51 balls). Due to incessant rain, the play was called off while during West Indies’ chase.

The hosts who managed 98-4 in 15.3 overs lost the fixture as well as the series by DLS method as they were 22 runs short of the par score when the play was called off. With the series in their kitty, India brought young Rahul Chahar in for Ravindra Jadeja as the 20-year-old leg spinner made his T20I debut in the final game of the series played at Guyana. Chasing 147 runs for a series whitewash (3-0), India won the game quite comfortably by seven wickets in 19.1 overs with skipper Virat Kohli and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant scoring half-centuries.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-395472" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/India-2.jpg" alt="India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-395472" class="wp-caption-text">India. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

India toured Australia in January 2016 for five-match ODI series followed by three T20Is. After losing the first four ODIs, the MS Dhoni-led Team India won the fifth ODI played at Sydney Cricket Ground. This game which marked Japrit Bumrah’s ODI debut was followed by three-match T20I series.

After a dominating display in the ODIs, the hosts were the clear favourites in the shorter formats played at Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. In the series opener, Virat Kohli once again proved why is unstoppable when it comes to games at the Adelaide Oval irrespective of the format.

The flamboyant batsman amassed 90* off 55 balls which propelled the Indian total to 188-3. Chasing 189 runs, the hosts were bundled out for just 151 runs in 19.3 overs with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/stats-jasprit-bumrah-scripts-history-becomes-the-first-bowler-to-bowl-7-maidens-in-t20is/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jasprit Bumrah</a> being the chief tormentor (3-23). India who got off to a best-possible start to the T20I series at Adelaide, continued their domination with the bat at the MCG having scored 184-3 in 20 overs.

In reply, Australia managed to score 157-8 despite skipper Aaron Finch’s 74 off 48 balls. This victory helped India take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20I series before heading to Sydney for the final fixture.

At the SCG, an unbeaten century (124* off 71 balls) from <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/shane-watson-calls-chris-gayle-worlds-best-selfie-taker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shane Watson</a> took the hosts’ total to 197 runs. Chasing a stiff target for a historic series whitewash, India managed a sensational as well thrilling last-ball victory as Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh completed the proceedings after half-centuries from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

This famous whitewash against the ruthless Aussies in their own backyard after going down 1-4 in the ODIs will be remembered for many more years for Team India’s valiant fight.

Team India started off 2020 on a bright note having thrashed Sri Lanka (2-0) at home in the three-match T20I series. With 2020 T20 World Cup beckoning, their next T20I assignment- away from home against New Zealand assumed greater significance.
This series was perceived as an opportunity for the Men in Blue to try out different combinations and test their bench strength on overseas conditions keeping in mind the quadrennial event which is set to be played at Australia in October 2020.
The absence of several key players like Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shikhar Dhawan and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/6-7-against-bangladesh-was-my-dream-spell-deepak-chahar-after-bagging-iccs-t20i-performance-of-the-year/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deepak Chahar</a> was a blessing in disguise for other players like Sanju Samson, Shardul Thakur and Shivam Dube to make a mark and prove worthy of earning a ticket to T20 World Cup.
It was important for Team India to put up a strong display and achieve good results and they did just that by whitewashing the T20I series against New Zealand.
On that note, let us look at three instances when Team India whitewashed the opponents in their own backyard in the T20I series:
(Note: Series comprising a minimum of three T20Is were considered)
<h3>3) 5-0 against New Zealand in 2020</h3>
<figure id="attachment_394275" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-394275" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-394275" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/India-1-1.jpg" alt="India" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-394275" class="wp-caption-text">India. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Playing their first-ever five-match T20I series, Team India dominated the Black Caps in their own backyard from the word ‘go’. Needing a massive 204 runs for victory in the series opener at Auckland, the Men in Blue chased down the target in 19 overs at the loss of four wickets- courtesy half-centuries from KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer apart from skipper Virat Kohli’s vital 45 off 32 balls. They extended their lead to 2-0 at Eden Park having won the second game quite comfortably (by seven wickets in just 17.3 overs) chasing 133 runs.
Kohli’s men confidently travelled to Hamilton for the next fixture knowing that a victory at Seddon Park would not just help them clinch their first-ever T20I series win in New Zealand but also provide them with an opportunity to test their bench strength with the 2020 T20 World Cup beckoning.
Since the scores were tied, the match headed to <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/conduct-separate-toss-for-super-over-tom-moody/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Super Over</a> in which Man of the Match Rohit Sharma displayed nerves of steel under pressure to clinch the game as well as the series for India with his heroics. Much to the surprise, the series witnessed yet another Super Over finish when the two sides met each other in the fourth T20I at Wellington.
Sans regular skipper Kane Williamson, the Kiwis’ misfortune continued in the Super Over as stand-in skipper Tim Southee faltered one again. For the fifth and final T20I of the series which was played at Mount Maunganui, skipper Virat Kohli opted for a break as Rohit Sharma skippered the side in his absence.
As Rohit Sharma walked-off the field (retired hurt) while he was batting on 60, KL Rahul led Team India during New Zealand’s inning. Eventually, India won the game as well the series (5-0) as the hosts fell seven runs short of India’s total (163). For Team India, who never won two T20I matches consecutively against New Zealand, it was a clinical whitewash in the five-match T20I series.

<h3>2) 3-0 against West Indies in 2019</h3>
<figure id="attachment_395471" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-395471" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-395471" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/India-1.jpg" alt="India" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-395471" class="wp-caption-text">India. (Photo credit should read RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Team India toured USA and West Indies for three-match T20I series in August 2019 which was followed by three ODIs and two Tests. The first two games were played at Lauderhill, Florida with the final game of the series being played the Providence Stadium in Guyana. In what was a low-scoring series opener, the Men in Blue overcame the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/all-corners-what-about-deep-3rd-man-ben-stokes-comes-up-with-hilarious-reply-on-carlos-brathwaites-t20-world-cup-winning-sixes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Carlos Brathwaite</a>-led West Indies side by a margin of four wickets.
Chasing just 96 runs for a victory, India took 17.2 overs to complete the formalities with Rohit Sharma top-scoring for the visitors with 24 off 25 balls. After ‘a not-so-convincing win’ in the low-scoring affair, skipper Kohli hoped for a turn around in the batting department after opting to bat first on winning the toss in the second T20I. India finished at 167-5 in 20 overs courtesy a magnificent half-century from Rohit Sharma (67 off 51 balls). Due to incessant rain, the play was called off while during West Indies’ chase.
The hosts who managed 98-4 in 15.3 overs lost the fixture as well as the series by DLS method as they were 22 runs short of the par score when the play was called off. With the series in their kitty, India brought young Rahul Chahar in for Ravindra Jadeja as the 20-year-old leg spinner made his T20I debut in the final game of the series played at Guyana. Chasing 147 runs for a series whitewash (3-0), India won the game quite comfortably by seven wickets in 19.1 overs with skipper Virat Kohli and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant scoring half-centuries.

<h3>1)&nbsp; 3-0 against Australia in 2016</h3>
<figure id="attachment_395472" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-395472" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-395472" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/India-2.jpg" alt="India" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-395472" class="wp-caption-text">India. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
India toured Australia in January 2016 for five-match ODI series followed by three T20Is. After losing the first four ODIs, the MS Dhoni-led Team India won the fifth ODI played at Sydney Cricket Ground. This game which marked Japrit Bumrah’s ODI debut was followed by three-match T20I series.
After a dominating display in the ODIs, the hosts were the clear favourites in the shorter formats played at Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. In the series opener, Virat Kohli once again proved why is unstoppable when it comes to games at the Adelaide Oval irrespective of the format.
The flamboyant batsman amassed 90* off 55 balls which propelled the Indian total to 188-3. Chasing 189 runs, the hosts were bundled out for just 151 runs in 19.3 overs with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/stats-jasprit-bumrah-scripts-history-becomes-the-first-bowler-to-bowl-7-maidens-in-t20is/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jasprit Bumrah</a>&nbsp;being the chief tormentor (3-23). India who got off to a best-possible start to the T20I series at Adelaide, continued their domination with the bat at the MCG having scored 184-3 in 20 overs.
In reply, Australia managed to score 157-8 despite skipper Aaron Finch’s 74 off 48 balls. This victory helped India take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20I series before heading to Sydney for the final fixture.
At the SCG, an unbeaten century (124* off 71 balls) from <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/shane-watson-calls-chris-gayle-worlds-best-selfie-taker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shane Watson</a> took the hosts’ total to 197 runs. Chasing a stiff target for a historic series whitewash, India managed a sensational as well thrilling last-ball victory as Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh completed the proceedings after half-centuries from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
This famous whitewash against the ruthless Aussies in their own backyard after going down 1-4 in the ODIs will be remembered for many more years for Team India’s valiant fight.

Team India started off 2020 on a bright note having thrashed Sri Lanka (2-0) at home in the three-match T20I series. With 2020 T20 World Cup beckoning, their next T20I assignment- away from home against New Zealand assumed greater significance.
This series was perceived as an opportunity for the Men in Blue to try out different combinations and test their bench strength on overseas conditions keeping in mind the quadrennial event which is set to be played at Australia in October 2020.
The absence of several key players like Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shikhar Dhawan and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/6-7-against-bangladesh-was-my-dream-spell-deepak-chahar-after-bagging-iccs-t20i-performance-of-the-year/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deepak Chahar</a> was a blessing in disguise for other players like Sanju Samson, Shardul Thakur and Shivam Dube to make a mark and prove worthy of earning a ticket to T20 World Cup.
It was important for Team India to put up a strong display and achieve good results and they did just that by whitewashing the T20I series against New Zealand.
On that note, let us look at three instances when Team India whitewashed the opponents in their own backyard in the T20I series:
(Note: Series comprising a minimum of three T20Is were considered)
<h3>3) 5-0 against New Zealand in 2020</h3>
<figure id="attachment_394275" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-394275" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-394275" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/India-1-1.jpg" alt="India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-394275" class="wp-caption-text">India. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Playing their first-ever five-match T20I series, Team India dominated the Black Caps in their own backyard from the word ‘go’. Needing a massive 204 runs for victory in the series opener at Auckland, the Men in Blue chased down the target in 19 overs at the loss of four wickets- courtesy half-centuries from KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer apart from skipper Virat Kohli’s vital 45 off 32 balls. They extended their lead to 2-0 at Eden Park having won the second game quite comfortably (by seven wickets in just 17.3 overs) chasing 133 runs.
Kohli’s men confidently travelled to Hamilton for the next fixture knowing that a victory at Seddon Park would not just help them clinch their first-ever T20I series win in New Zealand but also provide them with an opportunity to test their bench strength with the 2020 T20 World Cup beckoning.
Since the scores were tied, the match headed to <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/conduct-separate-toss-for-super-over-tom-moody/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Super Over</a> in which Man of the Match Rohit Sharma displayed nerves of steel under pressure to clinch the game as well as the series for India with his heroics. Much to the surprise, the series witnessed yet another Super Over finish when the two sides met each other in the fourth T20I at Wellington.
Sans regular skipper Kane Williamson, the Kiwis’ misfortune continued in the Super Over as stand-in skipper Tim Southee faltered one again. For the fifth and final T20I of the series which was played at Mount Maunganui, skipper Virat Kohli opted for a break as Rohit Sharma skippered the side in his absence.
As Rohit Sharma walked-off the field (retired hurt) while he was batting on 60, KL Rahul led Team India during New Zealand’s inning. Eventually, India won the game as well the series (5-0) as the hosts fell seven runs short of India’s total (163). For Team India, who never won two T20I matches consecutively against New Zealand, it was a clinical whitewash in the five-match T20I series.

<h3>2) 3-0 against West Indies in 2019</h3>
<figure id="attachment_395471" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-395471" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-395471" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/India-1.jpg" alt="India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-395471" class="wp-caption-text">India. (Photo credit should read RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Team India toured USA and West Indies for three-match T20I series in August 2019 which was followed by three ODIs and two Tests. The first two games were played at Lauderhill, Florida with the final game of the series being played the Providence Stadium in Guyana. In what was a low-scoring series opener, the Men in Blue overcame the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/all-corners-what-about-deep-3rd-man-ben-stokes-comes-up-with-hilarious-reply-on-carlos-brathwaites-t20-world-cup-winning-sixes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Carlos Brathwaite</a>-led West Indies side by a margin of four wickets.
Chasing just 96 runs for a victory, India took 17.2 overs to complete the formalities with Rohit Sharma top-scoring for the visitors with 24 off 25 balls. After ‘a not-so-convincing win’ in the low-scoring affair, skipper Kohli hoped for a turn around in the batting department after opting to bat first on winning the toss in the second T20I. India finished at 167-5 in 20 overs courtesy a magnificent half-century from Rohit Sharma (67 off 51 balls). Due to incessant rain, the play was called off while during West Indies’ chase.
The hosts who managed 98-4 in 15.3 overs lost the fixture as well as the series by DLS method as they were 22 runs short of the par score when the play was called off. With the series in their kitty, India brought young Rahul Chahar in for Ravindra Jadeja as the 20-year-old leg spinner made his T20I debut in the final game of the series played at Guyana. Chasing 147 runs for a series whitewash (3-0), India won the game quite comfortably by seven wickets in 19.1 overs with skipper Virat Kohli and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant scoring half-centuries.

<h3>1)  3-0 against Australia in 2016</h3>
<figure id="attachment_395472" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-395472" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-395472" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/India-2.jpg" alt="India" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-395472" class="wp-caption-text">India. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
India toured Australia in January 2016 for five-match ODI series followed by three T20Is. After losing the first four ODIs, the MS Dhoni-led Team India won the fifth ODI played at Sydney Cricket Ground. This game which marked Japrit Bumrah’s ODI debut was followed by three-match T20I series.
After a dominating display in the ODIs, the hosts were the clear favourites in the shorter formats played at Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. In the series opener, Virat Kohli once again proved why is unstoppable when it comes to games at the Adelaide Oval irrespective of the format.
The flamboyant batsman amassed 90* off 55 balls which propelled the Indian total to 188-3. Chasing 189 runs, the hosts were bundled out for just 151 runs in 19.3 overs with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/stats-jasprit-bumrah-scripts-history-becomes-the-first-bowler-to-bowl-7-maidens-in-t20is/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jasprit Bumrah</a> being the chief tormentor (3-23). India who got off to a best-possible start to the T20I series at Adelaide, continued their domination with the bat at the MCG having scored 184-3 in 20 overs.
In reply, Australia managed to score 157-8 despite skipper Aaron Finch’s 74 off 48 balls. This victory helped India take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20I series before heading to Sydney for the final fixture.
At the SCG, an unbeaten century (124* off 71 balls) from <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/shane-watson-calls-chris-gayle-worlds-best-selfie-taker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shane Watson</a> took the hosts’ total to 197 runs. Chasing a stiff target for a historic series whitewash, India managed a sensational as well thrilling last-ball victory as Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh completed the proceedings after half-centuries from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
This famous whitewash against the ruthless Aussies in their own backyard after going down 1-4 in the ODIs will be remembered for many more years for Team India’s valiant fight.

3 instances when India whitewashed an away T20I series

It was important for India to put up a strong display and achieve good results and they did just that by whitewashing the T20I series against New Zealand.