Chasing a target of 192 runs, New Zealand reached the required total in just 18 overs, losing only three wickets. Tim Seifert led the chase with an impressive 93 off 50 balls, while Glenn Phillips remained unbeaten on 65 to guide the hosts to victory.
For India, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy and Nitish Reddy claimed one wicket each, but the bowlers struggled to contain the New Zealand batters.
Earlier, India posted 191 for eight in their allotted 20 overs after being asked to bat first. Ishan Kishan played an attacking innings of 61 runs off 32 deliveries, providing the team with momentum.
Captain Shreyas Iyer also contributed a quick half-century, scoring 50 off just 23 balls. Their efforts helped India put up a competitive total, but the New Zealand batters produced a strong response.
Adam Milne was the leading wicket-taker for the hosts, claiming four wickets and restricting India’s scoring opportunities.
Although New Zealand won the final match, India finished the series with a 3-2 victory, securing the overall series result.
