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India’s Epic Series Win! Ishan’s Destructive Century & Arshdeep’s 5-Wicket Haul Crushed New Zealand

 

India’s Epic Series Win! Ishan’s Destructive Century & Arshdeep’s 5-Wicket Haul Crushed New Zealand

The 5th and final T20i in Thiruvananthapuram was a absolute festival of cricket. India walked away with a 4-1 series victory, proving they are in world-class form just weeks before the 2026 T20 World Cup!

First Innings: A Rain of Sixes in Kerala 

India won the toss and decided to bat first, setting the stage for a massacre. The Men in Blue posted a staggering 271/5, their third-highest T20i total ever!

  • Ishan Kishan’s Maiden Ton: Ishan was the undisputed hero, smashing his first T20i century. He scored 103 off just 43 balls, including a massive 10 sixes!

  • Captain Surya's Blitz: Suryakumar Yadav continued his "SKY" show, blasting 63 off 30 balls.

  • Hardik’s Finishing Touch: Hardik Pandya added a quickfire 42 off 17, ensuring the Kiwis were chasing a mountain.

While the fans in Kerala were sad to see local hero Sanju Samson struggle for form once again, the sheer power-hitting of the rest of the squad kept the stadium rocking.

Second Innings: The Arshdeep Singh Show 

New Zealand started the chase bravely by Finn Allen scoring  80 of 38 balls with Rachin Ravindra of 30 in 17 balls, but the pressure of 272 runs was too much. After a solid start , their rhythm broke after the 10th over as the Indian bowlers tightened the screws.

  • Arshdeep’s Fifer: Arshdeep Singh was the star with the ball, claiming a career-best 5/51. He broke the back of the Kiwi batting order!

  • Spin Twins & Rinku’s Surprise: Both Indian spinners bowled brilliantly to keep the required run rate high. In a fun twist, Rinku Singh bowled the final over and took the last wicket to bundle New Zealand out for 225.

India won by 46 runs, making sure that New Zealand didn't get a chance to claim momentum at the end of the series.

Record-Breaking Night 

This match wasn't just a win; it was a statistical miracle.

India is heading into the World Cup with a "fearless" attitude. From Abhishek's speed to Ishan's power and Arshdeep's precision, captain Surya's winning mentality this team looks ready to take on the world

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