India sweep series

India hailed their “winning habit” as they rallied to pull off a dramatic seven-run win over New Zealand in the fifth and final Twenty20 at Mount Maunganui on Sunday to sweep the series.

New Zealand looked on course for a consolation win until India engineered a collapse that saw six wickets fall for 25 runs with Jasprit Bumrah finishing with an impressive three for 12 off his four overs. It was the third consecutive game the tourists had successfully fought back when New Zealand were in a position of strength.

SCORES IN BRIEF

INDIA: 163 for 3 in 20 overs (Rahul 45, Sharma 60 rtd hurt; Kuggeleijn 2-25)

NEW ZEALAND: 156 for 9 in 20 overs (Seifert 50, Taylor 53; Bumrah 3-12)

Result: India won by 7 runs & clinched 5-match series 5-0.

P-o-m: Jasprit Bumrah.

P-o-s: KL Rahul.