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Seifert guides New Zealand to consolation win over India in fifth T20I

Tim Seifert scored 93 and Glenn Phillips added an unbeaten 65 as New Zealand chased 192 to avoid a series sweep.

  • On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Virat Kohli struck 74 off 51 balls to guide India to a five-wicket DLS win over New Zealand at Eden Park, securing a 1-0 series lead.
  • India's pace attack, led by Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar , restricted New Zealand to 185 runs, with Captain Shubman Gill crediting the young bowlers for their adaptability.
  • Kohli reached his 80th ODI half-century while rain delays necessitated a Duckworth-Lewis-Stern revision, resetting India's target to 143 in 32 overs.
  • Captain Gill noted India must manage player workloads, as several squad members will depart to prioritize the upcoming World Test Championship.
  • The five-match series concludes on November 15, with the first Test in Wellington starting November 19, shaping India's squad rotation ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
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Sportskeeda broke the news on Friday, October 30, 2026.
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