IND vs NZ, 5th ODI: Arshdeep Singh leads the pack as bowlers help India defend 209 to seal 3-1 series win - Action in images
India posted 209 before Arshdeep Singh led a superb bowling effort, helping the visitors bowl out New Zealand for 187 and seal a 3-1 series triumph.
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Rohit Sharma fell for seven before Virat Kohli departed for five, as New Zealand's bowlers struck early. India were reduced to 33/3 inside the first nine overs, putting the middle order under immediate pressure. (AFP)
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Shreyas Iyer tried to stabilise the innings after the early collapse. His 22-run contribution helped India briefly regain some control. (AP)
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Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan joined forces to revive India's innings with a crucial partnership. Both batters scored 46, providing the resistance India desperately needed. (AFP)
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Naman Dhir added 22 runs to India's recovery effort, ensuring the lower middle order kept the scoreboard moving. His contribution proved important in a low-scoring contest. (AFP)
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Arshdeep Singh smashed two sixes in a quickfire cameo as India managed to reach 209. Mohammed Siraj also chipped in with an unbeaten 14. (AFP)
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New Zealand lost their first wicket at 25, with Mohammed Siraj providing India with an early breakthrough. (AP)
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Arshdeep Singh was the star of the night as he picked up three wickets, and he only started the downfall of wickets for New Zealand, after they were 64/1 at one point of time and cruising towards the target. (AFP)
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Yash Thakur picked up the wicket of Dean Foxcroft, thus claiming his maiden wicket in his debut ODI game for India. (AFP)
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