In a decisive match held in Hamilton, New Zealand secured a seven-wicket victory over India in the fifth and final T20I, marking a consolation win after trailing 3-0 in the five-match series. New Zealand's innings was bolstered by a standout performance from Tim Seifert, who scored an impressive 93 runs, and Adam Milne, who took four wickets for just 19 runs, demonstrating his bowling prowess and helping to restrict India to a total of 191 runs for 8 wickets.

Despite the loss, India clinched the series with a 3-2 overall victory, thanks in part to fifties from Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan. Their contributions were significant but ultimately not enough to secure a win in this match. The Indian team had previously established a strong lead in the series, winning three consecutive matches before New Zealand's comeback in the final game.S2

The match concluded with New Zealand successfully chasing down the target with 12 balls to spare, showcasing their batting strength and resilience. This victory not only provided a morale boost for the New Zealand team but also highlighted areas for improvement for India as they prepare for future competitions.S1S2