New Delhi, November 15 (TNA) India defeated New Zealand by 22 runs in the fifth and final ODI to seal the series 3-1, ending the hosts’ remarkable 11-series unbeaten home streak. India had earlier won the five-match T20I series 3-2, completing a successful tour.
Arshdeep Singh led India’s bowling attack with an impressive 3 for 30 as the visitors successfully defended a modest total of 209. New Zealand were bowled out for 187 in 48.1 overs, with Dean Foxcroft top-scoring with 31 runs.
India’s Modest Total Defended
India posted 209 in their innings, a total that appeared below par on a batting-friendly surface. However, the bowlers rose to the occasion and kept picking wickets at regular intervals to restrict New Zealand. Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the bowlers, returning figures of 3 for 30. His disciplined spell broke the backbone of the New Zealand batting line-up and set up India’s series-clinching win.
New Zealand’s Collapse
New Zealand’s chase never gained momentum, with wickets falling at crucial stages. Dean Foxcroft was the only batter to offer resistance, top-scoring with 31 runs, but he found little support from the other end. The hosts were eventually bowled out for 187 in 48.1 overs, falling 22 runs short of the target. The loss brought an end to New Zealand’s 11-series unbeaten run at home.
Series and Tour Wrapped Up
With the 22-run win, India sealed the ODI series 3-1 and capped off a successful tour of New Zealand. Earlier, India had also won the five-match T20I series 3-2, completing a memorable all-format campaign. The victory will boost India’s confidence ahead of upcoming assignments, while New Zealand will look to regroup after a rare home-series defeat.