Prior to the series, New Zealand had won only two test matches in India with their last win coming in the 1988-89 season. New Zealand won all the three tests in the series, setting several records in the process, including their first series victory in India and the first instance of India being whitewashed 3-0 in a Test series at home. New Zealand for the first time won 3 Test matches in same series[7][8] This was India's first Test series defeat at home since England beat them in 2012.[9]
New Zealand named Michael Bracewell for only the first match whereas Ish Sodhi for the second and third matches only.[16] On 15 October 2024, Ben Sears was ruled out of the Test series due to knee injury,[17] with Jacob Duffy named as his replacement.[18] On 22 October, Kane Williamson was ruled out of the second Test due to his rehabilitation from a groin strain.[19] Before he was missed the first Test for the same reason.[16] On 29 October, Williamson was ruled out of the third Test.[20][21]
