India defeated New Zealand by 46 runs on Saturday(January 31,2026), wrapping up the five-match series with a 4-1 win.

Match Summary

India faced off against New Zealand at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, on Saturday (January 31, 2026).

Earlier,India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bat against New Zealand.

Samson, Abhishek’s opening partner, struggled again and was dismissed by Lockie Ferguson for 6 off six balls.

Abhisheka was also dismissed by Lockie Ferguson in the fifth over after hitting 30 off 16 balls.

Ishan Kishan scoring in the first century. Ishan scored 103 runs off 43 balls.

Captain Suryakumar Yadav contributed 63 runs off 30 balls. Hardik Pandya also made a solid contribution, scoring 42 runs off just 17 balls.

The Indian batsmen put on an outstanding display, with India scoring 271/5 in 20 overs.

While chasing a massive total of 272, New Zealand opener Tim Seifert was out in the first over, scoring just five off three balls.

Finn Allen continues where he left off in the Big Bash League,He smashes 80 off just 38 deliveries to give New Zealand a strong start.

New Zealand started strong with Finn Allen scoring 80 off 38 balls, but they fell apart after he got out.

Allen was dismissed by Axar, who also took down Glenn Phillips (7).

New Zealand all out scored 225(19.4 overs)runs.

Arshdeep Singh’s impressive five-wicket haul made things much easier for India.

The India team had already clinched the series by winning the first three matches, while New Zealand managed to snag a consolation win.

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