Watch: Arshdeep Singh Celebrates Five-Wicket Haul vs NZ

India’s left-arm pacer, Arshdeep Singh, started very badly during the second innings of the fifth and final T20I of the series against New Zealand at the Greenfield International Cricket Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. On the last delivery of the opening over, he picked up the wicket of Tim Seifert, who was caught by Hardik Pandya for five runs.

But in the next over, the Indian pacer was smashed for four boundaries and one six in the last five balls as his figure read 1/40 in two overs. On the first ball of the 12th over, the Punjab-born sent back Rachin Ravindra for 30 runs in 17 balls, with the help of two boundaries and a pair of sixes.

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Two balls later, the Punjab-born bowled for another wicket of the opposition captain, Mitchell Santner, for a two-ball duck. The left-handed batter got a top edge that flew towards the cover region, where the Indian captain, Suryakumar Yadav, held on to the easiest catch of the evening as wickets kept tumbling from one end.

Arshdeep Singh finishes with 5/51 against New Zealand 

On the first couple of balls of the 16th over, the pacer was drilled for two successive boundaries by Kyle Jamieson, who got dismissed for nine runs, thanks to nine boundaries. The right-handed batter swung his willow early and ended up getting an inside edge that clattered the stumps. The Kiwis got their seven wickets down, and the pacer celebrated every single moment.

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Two balls later, Arshdeep Singh picked up his fifth and final wicket, completing a memorable five-wicket haul (fifer) in the IND vs NZ 5th T20I. Daryl Mitchell made room and attempted a big-hitting reverse sweep, but Arshdeep responded with a pinpoint yorker-length delivery outside off stump. The New Zealand batter, who had scored 26 off 12 balls, ended up dragging the ball back onto his stumps, pushing India closer to a commanding victory.

Earlier, India vs New Zealand turned into a high-scoring T20I as the hosts piled up a massive 271/5 in 20 overs, showcasing their explosive batting depth. Ishan Kishan led the charge with a stunning 103 off 43 balls, smashing six fours and ten sixes, while Suryakumar Yadav added a rapid 63, keeping the run rate sky-high throughout the innings.

In reply, New Zealand’s chase never fully settled despite resistance, as they were bowled out for 225, suffering a 46-run defeat and conceding the T20I series 4–1. Arshdeep Singh starred with the ball, finishing with figures of 5/51, underlining his impact as India’s premier left-arm pacer in T20 cricket.

Brief Scores:
India 271/5 (Ishan Kishan 103, Suryakumar Yadav 63, Lockie Ferguson 2/41)
New Zealand 225 (Finn Allen 80, Ish Sodhi 33, Arshdeep Singh 5/51)
India won by 46 runs

Frequently Asked Question

1. How did Arshdeep Singh start his spell in the IND vs NZ 5th T20I?

Arshdeep Singh had a rough start, conceding heavily early on, but he struck on the last ball of the first over by dismissing Tim Seifert.

2. Which key wickets turned the match in India’s favour?

Arshdeep removed Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, and Daryl Mitchell, triggering a collapse in New Zealand’s middle and lower order.

3. How did Arshdeep Singh take his fifth wicket?

His fifth wicket came when Daryl Mitchell attempted a reverse sweep but was beaten by a perfect yorker, dragging the ball onto his stumps.

4. What were Arshdeep Singh’s final bowling figures?

Arshdeep finished with impressive figures of 5/51, registering his maiden T20I five-wicket haul.

5. How did India perform with the bat in the match?

India piled up 271/5, led by Ishan Kishan (103) and a quick-fire 63 from Suryakumar Yadav.

6. What was the final result of the IND vs NZ 5th T20I series?

New Zealand were bowled out for 225, losing the match by 46 runs, as India sealed the five-match T20I series 4–1.