Adam Milne takes four wickets as New Zealand chase down India’s 191-run target, while Glenn Phillips finishes as the series’ leading run-scorer with 341 runs.

Hamilton, November 1, 2026: New Zealand defeated India by eight wickets in the fifth and final T20 International at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Sunday, November 1, 2026, although the visitors won the five-match series 3-2.

Adam Milne delivered an outstanding bowling performance, claiming four wickets for 19 runs in his four overs to earn Player of the Match honours. Glenn Phillips was named Player of the Series after scoring 341 runs in five matches, including three half-centuries and a century.

Batting first, India posted 191 runs, with Ishan Kishan and captain Shreyas Iyer providing a crucial 93-run partnership off just 43 deliveries after the early dismissals of both openers.

However, India failed to maintain the momentum towards the end, managing only 47 runs in the final five overs. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Dhir contributed a 46-run partnership for the sixth wicket, but Milne’s impressive bowling restricted the visitors to a below-par total.

New Zealand’s chase was powered by Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips, who dismantled India’s bowling attack. Seifert scored a valuable half-century, while Phillips continued his impressive form to guide the hosts towards a comfortable victory.

India’s bowlers struggled throughout the innings, with most conceding more than 10 runs per over. Their fielding also proved disappointing, according to captain Iyer.

Speaking after the match, Iyer admitted that India could have performed better with both bat and ball, describing the series as a valuable learning experience.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised his team’s improvement, particularly in the final two matches, and said the squad’s depth had provided encouraging signs.

New Zealand will now face India in a five-match ODI series, beginning on Wednesday, November 4, at Eden Park in Auckland.