New Zealand secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory over India in the fifth T20 International at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on November 1, 2026. Tim Seifert led the chase with an explosive 93 runs, guiding the hosts to victory with wickets in hand.
Seifert's innings proved decisive as New Zealand successfully hunted down India's total, wrapping up the series with a dominant performance. The wicketkeeper-batter's aggressive stroke play dismantled the Indian bowling attack, setting the platform for a straightforward chase.
The result gives New Zealand a series win in the five-match T20I contest, with Seifert's match-winning knock earning him player of the match honors.
