Despite a seven-wicket defeat in the fifth T20I, India claimed the five-match series 3-2. Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer contributed with hard-hitting half-centuries, while Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips steered New Zealand to victory in the final match. Though New Zealand triumphed in this game, India's earlier wins secured their series success, showcasing the competition's intensity and skill on both sides.