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India vs New Zealand 5th T20I Live score: Visitors eye winning finish after NZ's Eden Park fightback

India enters the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand in Hamilton with the series already decided after three straight wins, but the visitors will look to end their campaign on a high note. The Kiwis staged a dramatic comeback in Auckland to level the series, with India’s bowlers struggling to contain Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell in a chase that collapsed after early wickets.

Shreyas Iyer, who has won the toss in all four matches and opted to bowl first each time, may finally test India’s ability to bat first in this decider, given their previous reliance on chasing totals. The series has seen India dominate early, with victories in Christchurch and Wellington, but the loss in Auckland—where they fell short by 87 runs—has added urgency to this final match.

With both teams fielding their core squads, including captains Iyer and Mitchell Santner, the stage is set for a fitting conclusion to the high-stakes series.

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