India’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance at Bay Oval to secure a 3-1 series triumph, ending New Zealand’s unbeaten home ODI series run since 2019.

India defeated New Zealand by 22 runs in the fifth and final ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Sunday, 15 November 2026, securing a 3-1 series victory.

After being put under pressure by New Zealand’s bowlers, India managed to post 209 runs. Jacob Duffy and Matthew Fisher dismantled the Indian top order with early wickets, repeatedly preventing the visitors from building substantial partnerships.

However, a valuable last-wicket stand between Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj added 26 crucial runs, taking India beyond the 200-run mark.

New Zealand began their chase positively but struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack. The visitors consistently picked up wickets and maintained pressure, eventually dismissing the hosts 22 runs short of the target.

Arshdeep Singh was named Player of the Match for his impressive figures of 3/30 in 10 overs. He also contributed a quick 14 runs from just four deliveries.

Meanwhile, Gurnoor Brar received the Player of the Series award after claiming nine wickets. Shreyas Iyer collected the award on his behalf.

India captain Iyer praised his team’s character and bowling performance, while New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner acknowledged that longer batting partnerships could have changed the result.

The defeat also ended New Zealand’s remarkable run of 11 consecutive home ODI series victories. Their previous home series defeat had also come against India in 2019.

Both teams will now turn their attention to the two-match Test series, beginning in Wellington on 19 November.