Arshdeep Singh delivered a match-winning performance with the ball as India defeated New Zealand by 22 runs in the fifth and final ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Sunday, November 15. The victory helped India seal the five-match series 3-1, ending their wait for an ODI series triumph in New Zealand.

Defending a modest target of 210, India’s bowlers produced an impressive collective effort. Arshdeep led the attack with three wickets, while Mohammed Siraj and the other Indian bowlers ensured New Zealand never got close to completing the chase.

India struggle with the bat after New Zealand opt to bowl

After winning the toss, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner elected to bowl first, and his decision initially paid off.

India’s top order struggled against the disciplined New Zealand bowling attack. Rohit Sharma scored seven, Virat Kohli managed five, and Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 18 as the visitors slipped to 34/3.

Shreyas Iyer added 22, but India continued losing wickets at regular intervals. Ishan Kishan and Axar Patel then provided some resistance, both scoring 46 runs.

Kishan faced 58 deliveries and struck three fours and two sixes, while Axar made his runs from 55 balls, including five boundaries and a six.

Naman Dhir chipped in with 22 before India’s lower order provided a late spark. Arshdeep smashed an unbeaten-looking quickfire contribution of 14 from just four balls before being dismissed by Jacob Duffy. His innings included two sixes.

Siraj remained unbeaten on 14 from 20 deliveries. The pair added 26 runs for the final wicket from just 10 balls, helping India reach 209 in 42.1 overs.

Santner and Jacob Duffy claimed three wickets each for New Zealand.

Arshdeep Singh leads India’s bowling fightback

Chasing 210, New Zealand needed a steady start, but India’s fast bowlers quickly applied pressure.

Mohammed Siraj removed Tim Seifert for 14, while Arshdeep dismissed Will Young for 22. Young’s departure was particularly important, with Ruturaj Gaikwad taking a spectacular diving catch in the deep.

Arshdeep then struck again to remove Nick Kelly for 24, leaving New Zealand struggling to build a substantial partnership.

The left-arm pacer finished with excellent figures of 3/30 in his 10 overs, including two maiden overs. His ability to maintain pressure through accurate bowling and timely breakthroughs proved decisive.

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Siraj also played a key role, claiming two wickets, including the dismissal of dangerous opener Finn Allen for one.

Dean Foxcroft offered some resistance with 31 runs, while captain Santner scored 24. However, India continued picking up wickets whenever New Zealand threatened to rebuild.

Yash Thakur, making his ODI debut, claimed one wicket, while Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir also contributed with the ball.

New Zealand were eventually bowled out for 187 in 48.1 overs, falling 22 runs short of the target. Axar finished the contest by dismissing Blair Tickner for 14.

Also WATCH: Ruturaj Gaikwad takes a stunning catch in the deep to dismiss Will Young during NZ vs IND 5th ODI

India clinch ODI series 3-1 in New Zealand

The victory was a significant achievement for India, particularly after their crushing 244-run defeat in the fourth ODI.

Arshdeep’s all-round contribution, the late partnership with Siraj and the disciplined bowling display helped India recover strongly in the series finale.

For New Zealand, the defeat also ended their impressive run of home ODI series success, with India recording a memorable 3-1 series victory.

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India will take plenty of confidence from the result as they shift their attention towards the upcoming two-match Test series against the Black Caps.

Also WATCH: Ishan Kishan hits a brilliant one-handed six off Jacob Duffy in NZ vs IND 5th ODI

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