India vs New Zealand 5th T20 Match highlights: The India national cricket team delivered a dominant finish to the T20I series, defeating New Zealand by 46 runs in the fifth and final match at the Greenfield International Stadium on Saturday. The win sealed the series 4-1 and capped off a night filled with big hits, records, and a dramatic bowling comeback.
India posted a massive 271/5 in 20 overs, their third-highest total in T20I history, before bowling New Zealand out for 225 in 19.4 overs.
India vs New Zealand 5th T20 Match Scorecard
| Score | Top performers |
|---|---|
| India 271/5 (20 overs) |
Ishan Kishan – 103 (43) Suryakumar Yadav – 63 (30) |
| New Zealand 225 (19.4 overs) |
Finn Allen – 80 (38) Arshdeep Singh – 5/51 |
Ishan Kishan steals the spotlight
Returning to the playing XI, Ishan Kishan produced a sensational knock, scoring his maiden T20I century. He smashed 103 runs from just 43 balls, hitting 10 sixes and completely dominating the New Zealand bowling attack. His innings laid the foundation for India’s huge total.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav added to the carnage with a quick 63 off 30 balls, while Hardik Pandya provided the late push with a fiery 42 from 17 deliveries.
Finn Allen’s fightback keeps New Zealand alive
Despite the massive target, New Zealand did not back down early. Finn Allen played a fearless knock, scoring 80 off 38 balls and keeping the required run rate under control during the powerplay and middle overs. For a brief period, the chase looked very much alive.
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Arshdeep Singh’s stunning turnaround
The turning point came from Arshdeep Singh. After conceding heavily in his first two overs, he made a remarkable comeback. The left-arm pacer took four wickets in his final two overs to finish with figures of 5/51 , his first five-wicket haul in T20Is. A rare final-over wicket by Rinku Singh sealed the match and sparked celebrations.
India’s commanding win underlined their depth and form as they head into bigger global challenges.
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