India won against New Zealand by 46 runs in the fifth T20I on January 31, securing the series 4-1. New Zealand, aiming for a target of 272 runs, was bowled out for 225 in 19.4 overs. Finn Allen scored 82 runs off 39 balls, hitting 8 fours and 6 sixes. Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell made contributions of 30 off 17 and 26 off 12, respectively, but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory.
India effectively dismissed the lower-order batters, with Ish Sodhi standing out, scoring 33 runs off 15 balls. Arshdeep Singh took 5 wickets while Axar Patel claimed 3 wickets for India.
Earlier, India batted first after winning the toss. Ishan Kishan scored 103 runs off 43 balls, including 10 sixes and 6 fours. Captain Suryakumar Yadav scored 63 runs from 30 deliveries with 6 sixes and 4 fours. Hardik Pandya added a quick 42 runs from 17 balls, featuring 4 sixes and 1 four. Abhishek Sharma also contributed 30 runs off 16 balls. All New Zealand bowlers struggled, with Lockie Ferguson taking 2 wickets. Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, and Jacob Duffy each took 1 wicket.
Full Scorecard – India vs New Zealand 5th T20I, January 31
India 271 for 5 (Kishan 103, Suryakumar 63, Hardik 42, Ferguson 2-41) beat New Zealand 225 (Allen 80, Arshdeep 5-51, Axar 3-33) by 46 runs
Match Highlights & Key Moments
The partnership of 137 runs between Ishan and Suryakumar for the third wicket proved crucial, as New Zealand lost four quick wickets after reaching 100 runs, including their top scorer Allen, which hindered their chances.
Player of the Match
Ishan Kishan received the Player of the Match award for his outstanding performance.
What This Result Means for the IND vs NZ T20I Series
India has won the series 4-1.
FAQs – India vs New Zealand 5th T20I
Q1: Who won the India vs New Zealand 5th T20I?
India won by 46 runs at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
Ishan Kishan was named the Player of the Match for his maiden T20I hundred.
Q3: What was the final score of the match?
India 271 for 5 (Kishan 103, Suryakumar 63, Hardik 42, Ferguson 2-41)
New Zealand 225 (Allen 80, Arshdeep 5-51, Axar 3-33)
