India clinched the five-match T20I series 3-2 despite suffering a seven-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the final game here on Sunday.
<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ind-vs-nz-5th-t20i-ishan-kishan-completes-his-half-century-team-india-reach-111-runs-in-10-overs-23657968" rel="nofollow">Ishan Kishan</a> (61 off 32 balls) and skipper Shreyas Iyer (50 off 23 balls) struck explosive half-centuries, but NZ pacers, led by Adam Milne&rsquo;s 4-19, fought back to restrict India to 191-8.
In reply, opener Tim Seifert returned to form with a majestic 93 as the home side cruised to the target in 18 overs. In-form Glenn Phillips scored 65 not out off 38 balls.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir hailed his team&rsquo;s &ldquo;incredible&rdquo; T20I series win, saying the players&rsquo; ruthless approach made up for the lack of preparation time.
&ldquo;Obviously it&rsquo;s an incredible effort. The boys can be extremely proud of their efforts, especially when you hardly got any time to prepare,&rdquo; Gambhir said.&nbsp;
Brief scores India 191-8 in 20 overs (I Kishan 61, S Iyer 50, N Dhir 33; A Milne 4-19, N Smith 2-28, B Tickner 2-38) lost to NZ 195-3 &nbsp;in 18 overs (T Seifert 93, G Phillips 65*; N Reddy 1-19) by seven wickets
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In reply, opener Tim Seifert returned to form with a majestic 93 as the home side cruised to the target in 18 overs. In-form Glenn Phillips scored 65 not out of

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In reply, opener Tim Seifert returned to form with a majestic 93 as the home side cruised to the target in 18 overs. In-form Glenn Phillips scored 65 not out off 38 balls

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