India vs New Zealand Highlights, 5th T20I: India dismantle New Zealand by 46 runs to clinch series 4-1

India vs New Zealand Highlights, 5th T20I: India delivered a complete performance to seal the T20I series against New Zealand 4-1 with a 46-run victory in the fifth match at the Greenfield International Stadium on Saturday. Batting first, India posted a daunting 271/5, anchored by Ishan Kishan’s breathtaking 42-ball maiden T20I century. Captain Suryakumar Yadav provided class and stability with 63 off 30 balls, while Hardik Pandya’s 42 off 17 added late fireworks to India’s third-highest T20I total.New Zealand, chasing a massive target, received a bright start from Finn Allen, who smashed 80 off 38 balls, including a scintillating 23-run third over featuring four boundaries and a six. Rachin Ravindra supported him before Allen’s dismissal by Axar Patel triggered the collapse. Despite a valiant 225, New Zealand could not keep up with the asking rate. Arshdeep Singh, after conceding 40 runs in his first two overs, returned sharply to pick up a five-wicket haul (5-51). He removed Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, and Kyle Jamieson with clever variations, supported ably by spinners Axar Patel (3-33) and Varun Chakaravarthy (1-36).Key moments included Axar removing Allen, Arshdeep’s knuckle-ball bouncer deceiving Ravindra, and Rinku Singh taking the final wicket of Ish Sodhi, ending the match. The game also offered insights into India’s T20 World Cup plans, with Kishan keeping wickets in place of Sanju Samson. With a dominant batting display, incisive bowling, and clinical execution, India showcased their preparedness and depth, concluding the series in emphatic fashion just a week before the T20 World Cup begins.