TAURANGA — India defeated New Zealand by 22 runs in the fifth and final ODI to win the five-match series 3–1. India successfully defended a total of 209 at Bay Oval in Tauranga, securing its first ODI series victory in New Zealand in seven years.
India were bowled out for 209 in 42.1 overs after losing early wickets. Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan scored 46 runs each to help the visitors recover, while Naman Dhir added 22.
New Zealand began the chase well and reached 64 for one. However, India's fast bowlers changed the course of the match, taking regular wickets. The hosts were eventually dismissed for 187 in 48.1 overs.
Arshdeep Singh led the attack with three wickets for 30 runs. Mohammed Siraj and Axar Patel took two wickets each, while Yash Thakur claimed his first ODI wicket. India and New Zealand will next meet in a two-Test series beginning on November 19.
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