New Zealand edge series with T20I win
New Zealand secured a seven-wicket victory over India in the final T20I to take the series 3-2.
The Brief
- Tim Seifert scored 93 for New Zealand, falling short of a century.
- Glenn Phillips smashed 65 not out, breaking the T20I series scoring record.
- India posted 192 after a strong partnership between Iyer and Kishan.
New Zealand claimed a seven-wicket victory over India in the fifth and final Twenty20 international in Hamilton on Sunday, taking the series 3-2.
Chasing 192, New Zealand lost opener Finn Allen early but Tim Seifert dominated with a 93-run innings, falling just short of a century due to a thick inside edge on a Nitish Kumar Reddy delivery.
Glenn Phillips contributed 65 not out, becoming the highest-scoring batter in a bilateral T20I series with 341 runs, surpassing the previous record held by Phil Salt.
India had earlier posted 192 after a challenging start, with Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan sharing a 93-run partnership to lay the foundation for their total.
New Zealand's Adam Milne took four wickets, while Nathan Smith and Blair Tickner each claimed two, in a dominant bowling performance.
The sides will now prepare for the one-day international series, with the first ODI set for Wednesday at Eden Park in Auckland.
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