Suryaa Sports Desk: New Zealand is nearing victory in the fifth T20 match against India at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Chasing a target of 192 runs, New Zealand reached 162/2 in 14.5 overs, requiring 30 runs from the remaining 31 balls to win.
In the first innings, India scored 191/8 in 20 overs. Ishan Kishan scored 61 runs off 32 balls, captain Shreyas Iyer contributed 50 runs off 23 balls, and Naman Dhir added 33 runs off 23 balls.
During the chase, New Zealand opener Tim Seifert is batting on 89 runs off 48 balls, including 10 fours and 5 sixes. Glenn Phillips is unbeaten on 37 runs off 22 balls, with 4 fours and 2 sixes. The pair has built an 80-run partnership for the third wicket off 38 balls.
For India, Varun Chakravarthy took one wicket for 44 runs in 3.5 overs, dismissing Daryl Mitchell, who scored 29 runs off 16 balls. Prince Yadav conceded 35 runs in 3 overs. New Zealand scored 70 runs in the last five overs without losing a wicket.
India currently leads the five-match series 3-1, having won the first three matches. New Zealand won the fourth T20 by 87 runs, a match in which Glenn Phillips scored 107 runs off 49 balls. With 30 runs needed from 31 balls in the fifth T20, India requires quick wickets to regain control.