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India win fifth New Zealand ODI to seal tight series
On Sunday, November 15, 2026, India defeated New Zealand by 22 runs in the fifth and final ODI at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, clinching the five-match series 3-1.
India struggled early at 34/3 after losing the toss, but middle-order batters Ishan Kishan and Axar Patel staged a recovery to reach 209 on a smooth wicket.
Skipper Mitchell Santner , Jacob Duffy , and Matthew Fisher led New Zealand's bowling attack, restricting the visitors despite brief middle-order recoveries.
Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh led the charge, limiting New Zealand to 187 all out in 48.1 overs and ending the hosts' 11-series unbeaten streak at home.
Following the ODI victory, the Men in Blue aim to maintain momentum for the upcoming Test series after winning the earlier 3-2 T20I series against New Zealand.