- India defeated New Zealand by 22 runs in the fifth ODI to clinch the five-match series.
- Arshdeep Singh took three wickets for 30 runs, while Siraj and Axar claimed two wickets each.
- The Indian debutant picked up his maiden ODI wicket as New Zealand were bowled out for 187.
Ind Vs NZ 5th ODI: India’s fast bowlers produced a superb performance under pressure as the Men in Blue defeated New Zealand by 22 runs in the fifth and final ODI to clinch the five-match series 3-1 at Bay Oval on Sunday.
After being bowled out for 209 in 42.1 overs, India successfully defended the modest total by dismissing New Zealand for 187 in 48.1 overs.
Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh was the standout performer, taking three wickets for 30 runs in his 10 overs. Mohammed Siraj and Axar Patel picked up two wickets each, while debutant Yash Thakur also made an important contribution.
The victory also ended New Zealand’s 11-series unbeaten streak in home ODI series.
India Struggle After Choosing to Bat
After winning the toss, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner elected to field first, putting India in to bat at Bay Oval.
The Indian top order struggled against the New Zealand pace attack. Rohit Sharma was dismissed for seven, while Virat Kohli managed just five runs. Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 18 before departing.
Captain Shreyas Iyer also failed to convert his start, scoring 22 runs as India found themselves under considerable pressure.
New Zealand’s bowlers maintained tight lines and lengths, regularly picking up wickets to prevent India from building a substantial partnership.
Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan Rescue India
With the top order back in the pavilion, Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan provided the much-needed resistance.
Both batters scored 46 runs, becoming India’s joint top scorers in the innings. Their partnership helped the visitors recover from early setbacks and take the total beyond the 200-run mark.
Naman Dhir added 22 runs, while Mohammed Siraj remained unbeaten on 14. Arshdeep Singh provided a late contribution with 14 runs from just four deliveries.
India were eventually bowled out for 209 in 42.1 overs.
For New Zealand, Mitchell Santner claimed three wickets for 47 runs. Jacob Duffy also picked up three wickets, while Matthew Fisher took two.
Indian Pacers Trigger New Zealand Collapse
Chasing 210 for victory, New Zealand started reasonably well but struggled to maintain momentum against India’s disciplined pace attack.
Arshdeep Singh provided the breakthrough by dismissing Will Young. He continued to trouble the New Zealand batters and removed Nick Kelly and Kristian Clarke to finish with three wickets.
Mohammed Siraj also made an important contribution, dismissing Finn Allen and adding pressure on the hosts.
Auqib Nabi and Shardul Thakur struck in consecutive overs to remove Michael Bracewell and Dean Foxcroft, further damaging New Zealand’s chase.
Yash Thakur, making his ODI debut, claimed his maiden international wicket by dismissing Dean Foxcroft, who top-scored for New Zealand with 31 runs.
Axar Patel also picked up two wickets as India’s bowlers maintained control during the crucial stages.
New Zealand Bowled Out for 187
Despite a fightback from the lower order, New Zealand could not recover from the regular loss of wickets.
The hosts were eventually dismissed for 187 in 48.1 overs, falling 22 runs short of India’s target.
Arshdeep Singh finished with figures of 3/30, while Mohammed Siraj and Axar Patel claimed two wickets apiece.
The result gave India a 3-1 series victory and handed New Zealand a disappointing end to its home ODI campaign.
India Look Ahead to Test Series
The ODI series victory provides India with confidence ahead of the next stage of the New Zealand tour.
The two teams are scheduled to meet in a two-match Test series beginning November 19. India will look to carry the momentum from the ODI success into the longer format.
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