Tim Seifert’s aggressive 62 and Mitchell Santner’s three-wicket haul led New Zealand to a 50-run victory over India in the fourth T20I. Seifert’s quick start, supported by Devon Conway’s 44, propelled New Zealand to 215/7 despite Kuldeep Yadav’s breakthrough.
India fought back with Kuldeep and Arshdeep Singh taking crucial wickets, but Daryl Mitchell’s late blitz ensured New Zealand’s strong finish. In response, India struggled at 82/5 before Shivam Dube’s explosive 65 off 23 balls. However, New Zealand’s bowlers, led by Santner, contained India to secure their first series win.
India’s chase faltered early with Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav departing quickly. Despite a brief partnership between Sanju Samson and Rinku Singh, Santner’s strikes left India reeling. Dube’s rapid fifty and audacious hitting kept India’s hopes alive briefly, but his run-out ended their resistance as New Zealand sealed a convincing win.
