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India Clinches 3-2 T20I Series Win Over New Zealand
India secured a 3-2 victory in the five‑match T20I series against New Zealand, with the final game won by New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton. India had taken an unassailable 3‑0 lead after winning the first three matches, and New Zealand won the last two to finish the series 3‑2. India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, posted a brief message on X after the series, saying, “Built as a Team. Won as a Team. Always for India.” He had earlier explained that he wants his players to embrace pressure rather than fear it, noting that “there is no word like ‘dar’ (fear) in my dictionary.” Gambhir praised the team’s performance in the opening match, highlighting how they handled pressure after a 15‑hour flight and a single practice session. In the final match, India posted 191/8 after recovering from 19/2, with Ishan Kishan scoring 61 off 32 balls and captain Shreyas Iyer adding 50 off 23 deliveries. New Zealand chased the target in 18 overs, winning by seven wickets, with Adam Milne taking four wickets for 19 runs and Tim Seifert scoring 93 off 50 balls. Despite the loss, India walked away with the series win, and Gambhir’s message underscored that the achievement belonged to the team as a whole rather than individual performances.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score of the series?
India won 3-2.
Who scored 61 off 32 balls for India in the final match?
Ishan Kishan.
Who took four wickets for 19 runs in the final match?
Adam Milne.