Mount Maunganui, November 15, 2026 : India defeated New Zealand by 22 runs in the fifth and final ODI to seal the series 3–1 on Sunday, bringing the hosts’ remarkable run of 11 consecutive unbeaten home ODI series to an end.
Defending a modest target of 210, India’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, with left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh claiming 3 wickets for 30 runs to restrict New Zealand to 187 in 48.1 overs.
🏏 INDIA’S BOWLERS SEAL THE WIN
Chasing 210 for victory, New Zealand struggled against India’s consistent bowling attack, losing wickets at regular intervals. Dean Foxcroft top-scored with 31 runs, but the hosts were eventually bowled out for 187.
Arshdeep led the attack with three crucial wickets, helping India defend a total that appeared vulnerable after another challenging batting performance.
AXAR PATEL AND ISHAN KISHAN LEAD INDIA’S BATTING
Earlier, India were bowled out for 209 in 42.1 overs after failing to build substantial partnerships.
Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan provided the main resistance, scoring 46 runs each. However, New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner and Jacob Duffy picked up three wickets apiece to keep India’s total in check.
Despite the batting struggles, India’s bowlers rose to the occasion and secured a memorable series victory.
🏆 INDIA’S TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- ODI series: India win 3–1.
- Final ODI: India defeated New Zealand by 22 runs.
- Arshdeep Singh: 3 wickets for 30 runs.
- India’s total: 209 all out in 42.1 overs.
- New Zealand’s total: 187 all out in 48.1 overs.
- T20I series: India had earlier won the five-match series 3–2.
📋 MATCH SCORECARD
India — 209 all out (42.1 overs)
Axar Patel 46, Ishan Kishan 46
Mitchell Santner 3/47, Jacob Duffy 3/60
New Zealand — 187 all out (48.1 overs)
Dean Foxcroft 31
Arshdeep Singh 3/30
Result: India won by 22 runs and clinched the ODI series 3–1.
India’s victory showcased the depth and resilience of its bowling attack, proving decisive even after the batting unit failed to post a commanding total.
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