Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell dismantled the bowling attack to propel New Zealand to a record 259/7, surviving a personal milestone from Arshdeep Singh. The chase derailed instantly when Jacob Duffy struck twice in the opening over to remove both Indian openers. Tilak Varma top-scored with 35 runs, but the tourists limped to 172/9 to concede an 87-run defeat. India still controls the five-match series 3-1 heading into Sunday's final contest at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
Key points
India remains ahead 3-1 in the five-match series despite missing out on a clean sweep.: India remains ahead 3-1 in the five-match series despite missing out on a clean sweep.
Arshdeep Singh achieved a major career milestone by becoming the first Indian bowler to c…: Arshdeep Singh achieved a major career milestone by becoming the first Indian bowler to claim 150 T20I wickets.
The two teams will conclude the bilateral series on Sunday at Seddon Park in Hamilton.: The two teams will conclude the bilateral series on Sunday at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
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NEW DELHI: India's hopes of completing a clean sweep against New Zealand came to an end after the Shreyas Iyer-led side suffered an embarrassing 87-run defeat in the fourth T20I at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday.
India had already taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series and were looking for another win. However, a record-breaking batting performance from
Glenn Phillips and
Michael Bracewell helped New Zealand pull off a massive victory.
After winning the toss, India decided to bowl first. But the decision proved costly as the hosts smashed 259/7 in 20 overs, their highest-ever total in T20Is.
Chasing the mammoth target, India managed only 172/9 in their 20 overs.
Phillips, Bracewell smash India bowlers
Phillips led New Zealand's batting charge with a brilliant 107 off just 49 balls. He hit six fours and 10 sixes to register his third T20I century. Bracewell was equally destructive, smashing 65 off just 25 deliveries. The duo added 115 runs for the fifth wicket in just 40 balls to put New Zealand in a commanding position.
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Shreyas Iyer's side suffered their second-biggest margin of defeat by runs in T20I cricket after falling short by 87 runs at Eden Park. Despite the comprehensive loss, the visiting team maintains a 3-1 lead to successfully secure the five-match series. The setback also halted a historic stretch that began in 2020 as the second-longest away unbeaten run between Full Member nations.