NZ vs IND, 5th T20I: Seifert, Phillips power New Zealand to 7-wicket win; India wins series 3-2
Ishan Kishan (61 off 32 balls) and skipper Shreyas Iyer (50 off 23 balls) struck explosive half-centuries, but New Zealand pacers, led by Adam Milne’s 4/19, fought back to restrict India to 191/8.
India clinched the five-match T20I series 3-2 despite suffering a seven-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the final game in Hamilton on Sunday.
Ishan Kishan (61 off 32 balls) and skipper Shreyas Iyer (50 off 23 balls) struck explosive half-centuries, but New Zealand pacers, led by Adam Milne’s 4/19, fought back to restrict India to 191/8 after Mitchell Santner opted to bowl.
Opener Tim Seifert returned to form with a majestic 93 as the home side cruised to the target in 18 overs.
The in-form Glenn Phillips (65 not out; 38b) sealed the chase, taking his tally to four 50-plus scores, including a century.
Published on Nov 01, 2026
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