Axar, Arshdeep guide India to tense series win over NZ: 5th ODI (Bay Oval)

Seamer Arshdeep Singh was the difference as India clinched the fifth and final ODI by 22 runs, successfully defending a total of 209 to secure a 3–1 series victory over New Zealand.

Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan top-scored with 46 apiece, helping India recover from a difficult position and post a competitive total. New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner and Jacob Duffy claimed three wickets each, but India managed to reach 209 before being bowled out.

New Zealand’s chase faltered despite a useful contribution from Dean Foxcroft, who scored 31. India’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings, with Arshdeep Singh leading the attack with an impressive 3 for 30, while Axar Patel contributed two wickets for 28.

New Zealand were eventually dismissed for 187, handing India a 22-run victory and confirming their overall dominance in the five-match ODI series.

India 209 (Axar 46, Kishan 46, Santner 3-47, Duffy 3-60) beat New Zealand 187 (Foxcroft 31, Arshdeep 3-30, Axar 2-28) by 22 runs.

Nov 2026.