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IND vs NZ 5th T20I Highlights: In the fifth and final T20 match held at Seddon Park in Hamilton, New Zealand defeated India by 7 wickets. However, thanks to their stellar performance in the earlier matches, the Indian team clinched the five-match T20 series 3–2. Batting first in this encounter, India posted 191 runs, a target that New Zealand chased down comfortably with the loss of just 3 wickets.
India vs New Zealand Match Highlights & Key Moments
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- New Zealand’s explosive start and run chase: Although the Kiwi team had a shaky start to their pursuit of the 192-run target losing Finn Allen (2 runs) early Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips subsequently took the Indian bowlers to task.
- Partnership between Seifert and Mitchell: Following the early setback, Tim Seifert and Daryl Mitchell shifted the momentum of the match by forging a blistering 73-run partnership for the second wicket. Mitchell scored 29 runs off 16 balls (including 4 sixes).
- Phillips' match-winning innings: Glenn Phillips, who has been in excellent form throughout the series, once again took charge, scoring an unbeaten 65 off 38 balls to lead his team to victory.
- India's batting: Batting first, India posted 191/8 in their 20 overs, aided by half-centuries from Ishan Kishan (61) and Shreyas Iyer (50).
- Adam Milne's lethal bowling: New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne delivered a brilliant spell, taking 4 crucial Indian wickets for just 19 runs.
India vs New Zealand : Top Performers of the Match
| Player | Team | Performance / Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert | New Zealand | 93 runs (50 balls, 11 fours, 5 sixes) |
| Glenn Phillips | New Zealand | 65* runs (38 balls, 8 fours, 3 sixes) |
| Ishan Kishan | India | 61 runs (32 balls) |
| Shreyas Iyer | India | 50 runs (26 balls) |
| Adam Milne | New Zealand | 4/19 (4 overs) |
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Bowling Breakdown and Series Outcome
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The Indian bowling attack appeared completely helpless in this match. Arshdeep Singh took 1 wicket while conceding 40 runs in his 4 overs, whereas Bhuvneshwar Kumar gave away 41 runs in his 4 overs. Prince Yadav conceded 35 runs in 3 overs, and Varun Chakaravarthy also leaked 45 runs in his full quota of 4 overs. Although New Zealand won the match by 7 wickets, India secured the series trophy with a 3-2 victory, thanks to their overall dominance throughout the series.
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