MOUNT MAUNGANUI: India clinched the five-match ODI series against New Zealand 3-1 after securing a 22-run victory in the final match on Sunday. It is India’s first ODI series win in New Zealand in seven years, having last won there 4-1 in 2019.
Batting first after losing the toss in Mount Maunganui, India were bowled out for 209 in 42.1 overs. Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan were the top scorers, with both contributing 46 runs.
In reply, New Zealand were dismissed for 187 in 48.1 overs, falling 22 runs short of the target.
India’s pace attack accounted for seven wickets. Arshdeep Singh led the bowling effort with three wickets, while Mohammed Siraj and Aqib Nabi claimed two each. Yash Thakur picked up one wicket to help India seal the series.
