Arshdeep Singh leads India to series win in 5th ODI against New Zealand. Read

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Arshdeep Singh produced a match-winning performance with the ball when India by new zealand To bay ovaldefeated by 22 runs at Mount Maunganui on Sunday, 15 November. The win helped India win the five-match series 3–1, ending their wait for an ODI series win in New Zealand.

Defending a modest target of 210 runs, India's bowlers produced an impressive collective effort. Arshdeep led the attack with three wickets, while Mohammed Siraj and other Indian bowlers ensured that New Zealand never came close to achieving the target.

India found difficulty in batting after New Zealand bowled.

After winning the toss, New Zealand captain michel santner decided to bowl first, and his decision was initially successful.

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

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

Kishan faced 58 balls and hit three fours and two sixes, while Axar scored his runs in 55 balls, which included five fours and a six.

Naman Dheer contributed 22 runs before India's lower order provided a sharp stand in the final moments. Arshdeep played a quickfire 14 not out in just four balls before he was dismissed by Jacob Duffy. His innings included two sixes.

Siraj remained unbeaten after scoring 14 runs in 20 balls. The pair added 26 runs for the last wicket in just 10 balls, taking India to 209 runs in 42.1 overs.

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

Arshdeep Singh leads India's bowling comeback

Chasing 210, New Zealand needed a steady start, but India's fast bowlers started applying pressure early.

Mohammed Siraj dismissed Tim Seifert for 14 runs, while Arshdeep dismissed Will Young for 22 runs. Young's wicket was particularly important, as Ruturaj Gaikwad took a brilliant diving catch in the deep region.

Arshdeep struck again and dismissed Nick Kelly for 24, leaving New Zealand struggling to build a significant partnership.

The left-arm pacer finished with impressive figures of 3/30 from his 10 overs, which included two maiden overs. His accurate bowling and ability to take timely wickets proved decisive.

Siraj also played a key role, taking two wickets, including the wicket of dangerous opener Finn Allen, who was out for one run.

Dean Foxcroft provided some resistance with 31, while captain Santner made 24. However, India continued to take wickets whenever New Zealand attempted to rebuild.

Yash Thakur, who made his ODI debut, took one wicket, while Auqib Nabi and Naman Dheer also contributed with the ball.

New Zealand were eventually all out for 187 in 48.1 overs, 22 runs short of the target. Akshar ended the match by dismissing Blair Tickner for 14 runs.

India wins ODI series 3-1 in New Zealand

The win was a significant achievement for India, especially after their 244-run defeat in the fourth ODI.

Arshdeep's all-round contribution, late partnership with Siraj and disciplined bowling performance helped India make a strong comeback in the final match of the series.

For New Zealand, the defeat ends their impressive run of home ODI series success, while India recorded a memorable 3-1 series win.

India will take a lot of confidence from this result as they turn their attention towards the upcoming two-match Test series against the Black Caps.

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