IND vs NZ: India outmuscle New Zealand by 46 runs in the 5th T20I, conclude series 4-1

India vs New Zealand: Team India secured a gorgeous win over New Zealand in the 5th T20I by 46 runs at the Greenfield Stadium. Batting first, India posted an enormous total of 271/5 in 20 overs. In reply, New Zealand got bundled out at 225 in 19.4 overs. Ishan Kishan, who scored a century in just 41 balls for India, and Arshdeep Singh, who picked up a fifer for India, were the standout performers from the victorious team. With the win, India have concluded the series with a flattering scoreline of 4-1.IND vs NZ: Kishan, Surya, Arshdeep, steal the showEarlier, India captain Suryakumar Yadav had won the toss and elected to bat first. Opener Sanju Samson, who was playing in his hometown, was expected to thank his fans with a blistering innings, but the right-hander squandered the opportunity and perished after scoring just 6 runs. Abhishek Sharna, who got out on a duck in the 4th T20I, scored in usual fashion but this time could not capitalise on the start and fell after scoring 30 off 16. Afterwards, the destructive pair of Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav got together and launched carnage once again on the Kiwis. They forged a massive stand of 138 runs and assured a total well above 200. NZ skipper Mitchell Santner broke the partnership by taking the wicket of his opposite number. SKY scored 63 off 30. Ishan Kishan, who was equally aggressive, went on to complete his maiden T20I hundred. He scored 103 off 43 and was dismissed by Jacob Duffy. All-rounder Hardik Pandya provided the final flourish and smashed 42 runs in just 17 balls. After compiling all the performances, India attained a gigantic total of 271/5 in 20 overs.Chasing 272, New Zealand started on an ideal note, as despite losing Tim Seifert in the first over, they managed to go past 100 in just 8 overs. Finn, Allen initiated a fightback and played a blinder innings of 80 in just 38 balls. However, it was all downhill following his departure. The Blacaps needed a partnership like that of Surya and Kishan, but their yearning did not get the satiation as New Zealand kept losing wickets and eventually got bundled out at 225 in 19.4 overs. Arshdeep Singh picked up a fifer and gave away 51 runs in his quota of four overs. Axar Patel was also successful with the ball. He took three wickets and gave just 33 runs in four overs.Ishan Kishan, who played a century knock, was adjudged the player of the match. India captain Suryakumar Yadav was named as the player of the series for scoring 242 runs in the 5-match affair.