New Zealand bowlers stayed disciplined and sharp under pressure, stopping India from building partnerships. Mitchell Santner led the attack with three wickets, while other bowlers also contributed at key moments to keep India in check.
India lost wickets regularly during the chase and never fully recovered from the early setbacks. The required run rate kept rising, adding pressure on the middle order as New Zealand tightened their grip on the match.
Shivam Dube was the lone bright spot for India. He smashed the third fastest fifty for India in T20 cricket, reaching the milestone in just 15 balls. Dube scored 65 runs off 23 balls, hitting 3 fours and 7 sixes, but his effort was not enough to change the result.
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Earlier, New Zealand posted a strong total of 215/7. Tim Seifert led the charge with 62 off 36 balls, while Devon Conway scored 44 off 23. Daryl Mitchell added a quick 39 not out from 18 balls. For India, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav picked up two wickets each.
Despite the loss, India still lead the five-match series 3-1, but New Zealand’s convincing win has added fresh excitement ahead of the final match.
India struggled under pressure while chasing a big total. Early wickets made the task harder for the batters. New Zealand stayed calm and executed their plans well. The final match now carries more interest for fans.
