India secured a 3-1 win in the one-day international series against New Zealand, with the fifth match ending in a defence of 209 runs. The result gave the side its first away ODI series victory under coach Gautam Gambhir.

India's batters struggled in the match, leaving the bowling unit to carry the team. Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj led the charge, and their performances were central to holding New Zealand to a total India could defend.S1S2