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Arshdeep sparks India fightback to seal ODI series win over New Zealand

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After being sent in to bat, India folded for 209 in 42.1 overs as Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan top-scored with 46 runs apiece. New Zealand seemed comfortable at 64-1 before a dramatic batting collapse saw them slip to 119-6 against the visiting pacers. Despite late resistance from Dean Foxcroft and Mitchell Santner, the hosts were bowled out for 187 in 48.1 overs.

Key points

  • India clinched the five-match one-day international series with a decisive 3-1 lead over…: India clinched the five-match one-day international series with a decisive 3-1 lead over New Zealand.
  • The 22-run victory came from defending a modest total through a collective bowling effort…: The 22-run victory came from defending a modest total through a collective bowling effort that halted a 64-1 run chase.
  • Both international squads will turn their focus toward a two-test series scheduled to com…: Both international squads will turn their focus toward a two-test series scheduled to commence on November 19.

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Nov 15 : India pulled off a remarkable escape in Tauranga on Sunday, with Arshdeep Singh leading a pace-led fightback to secure a thrilling 22-run win over New Zealand and seal the five-match one-day international series 3-1.

Defending a modest 209, India looked destined for defeat as New Zealand cruised to 64-1 before the visitors' pacers sparked a dramatic collapse, with the hosts losing five wickets for 55 runs before crashing out on 187 in 48.1 overs.

Put in to bat, India made a cautious start, mindful of their crushing 244-run defeat in the previous ODI, but their approach unravelled as New Zealand's bowlers ripped through the top order before Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan helped the visitors recover to 209 all out in 42.1 overs.

New Zealand openers Will Young and Nick Kelly capitalised on the platform laid by their bowlers and looked on course for a comfortable chase before India's bowlers breathed life into the contest in the middle overs, relentlessly attacking the stumps and denying the hosts any opportunity to counterattack.

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