In this episode, we travel back in time to the gripping 1969 Test series between India and New Zealand—a rare instance where rain favoured India. We delve into New Zealand’s journey of almost a century as a Test nation before finally achieving a series win in India, and how an unexpected downpour in Hyderabad left them just shy of history in 1969.

Join us as we explore what might have unfolded if that fateful cloudburst hadn’t intervened. How different could the legacies of Indian and New Zealand players have been? And how might this alternate outcome have reshaped the cricketing landscape for both nations? Tune in for a deep dive into one of the great 'what-ifs' in cricket!

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Timestamps

Intro - 0:00

Today’s agenda - 03:31

Macro discussion - 05:09

New Zealand tour of India in 1969 - 10:23

What ifs - 19:12

Final thoughts - 39:20

Links

1st test of 1969 series video

2nd test match report

3rd test match report

Featured article on how spin wins in India

Social media handles

Suyash Sengar on X as @jefedinho

Abhinav Bansal on Instagram as @a_bansal11

Theme Music

Anthem of a Quirky Hipster - Rex Banner

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