Tim Seifert's 93 Fires New Zealand to Victory
India
191/8 (20)
New Zealand
195/3 (18)
NZ won by 7 wickets
View full scorecard →New Zealand have won by 7 wickets. India batted first and posted 191/8 in 20 overs. New Zealand chased down 192 in just 18 overs.
Ishan Kishan was the standout in the first innings, scoring 61 off 32 balls (SR 191). 5 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 50 runs.
The chase was clinical. Tim Seifert blazed 93 off 50 balls (SR 186), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. India had no answers as the target was overhauled with relative comfort.
With the ball, Adam Milne delivered figures of 4/19 in 4 overs (Econ 4.8). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
IND lead the series 3-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 10 of the first innings was the inflection point — 27 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
93 off 50 balls (SR 186), 11 fours, 5 sixes
4/19 in 4 overs (Econ: 4.75)
65* off 38 balls (SR 171), 8 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
New Zealand showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. India were outplayed in all departments. A 7 wickets defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. IND lead the series 3-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.