India Halts New Zealands ODI Winning Streak with 22-Run Victory
India defeated New Zealand by 22 runs in the fifth ODI, ending the Kiwis 11-series winning streak at home.
Mount Maunganui, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : India showcased a stellar performance, defeating New Zealand by 22 runs in the fifth ODI held in Mount Maunganui. With this victory, India claimed the five-match ODI series 3-1. This loss marked the end of New Zealand’s impressive streak of winning 11 bilateral ODI series on home soil.
The Indian team put an end to New Zealand’s seven-year dominance at home, where the Kiwis had not lost a bilateral ODI series since 2019. In the series opener, India secured a 5-wicket win, followed by a narrow 4-run victory in the second match. The third ODI was abandoned due to rain.
New Zealand rebounded in the fourth ODI, delivering a stunning performance to defeat India by a massive 244 runs. However, they could not replicate that success in the decisive fifth match.
In the final ODI, New Zealand struggled to chase India’s target of 210 runs, collapsing for just 187 runs in 48.1 overs. Dean Foxcroft was the top scorer for New Zealand with 31 runs, while Mitchell Santner contributed 24 runs. For India, Arshdeep Singh was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs in his 10 overs. Axar Patel and Mohammed Siraj each claimed two wickets.
Earlier, India was bowled out for 209 runs in 42.1 overs, with Ishan Kishan and Axar Patel both scoring crucial 46-run innings.
