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How Pant Row Robbed India Of 3rd Test Win

India suffered a 25-run defeat against New Zealand in the third of the series, incurring an embarrassing 0-3 series sweep.

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However, it all could've ended a little differently for India had Rishabh Pant managed to stay on the pitch for a few more overs. 

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Pant, the only batter to withstand New Zealand's spin attack on Day 3 of the third Test, was dismissed in a bizarre manner.

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New Zealand appealed for a catch but the on-field umpire turned it down. A desperate Tom Latham took the final DRS review. 

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Ultra edge showed a spike when the bat hit his pad, but there was also a spike when the ball was close to the bat. 

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But, at the same time Pant's bat had also hit his pad. Despite the confusion, the 3rd umpire gave the decision in favour of NZ. 

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After Pant's dismissal, India got bundled out for 121, losing the match by 25 runs. 

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