Seifert’s 130 powers New Zealand past India in high-scoring finish
The opener’s commanding innings set the tone as New Zealand completed a dominant chase against a strong Indian total.
India vs New Zealand
New Zealand has won the match by 6 wickets
Tim Seifert produced the decisive performance, striking 130 from 116 balls to earn Player of the Match honours and guide New Zealand to a six-wicket victory over India in a high-scoring contest.
India posted 339-8 from their 50 overs, led by Shubman Gill’s fluent 122 from 96 balls. Gill hit six fours and four sixes, giving India a powerful platform and setting up a demanding target.
New Zealand responded with authority. Seifert matched Gill’s boundary count with six fours and added four sixes, while Devon Conway supplied further momentum with 108 from 96 balls, including six fours and one six.
New Zealand finished on 341-4 in 50 overs to complete the result. India’s Jasprit Bumrah returned 2-57 from 10 overs, while Kyle Jamieson and Matt Henry claimed two wickets apiece for New Zealand, conceding 60 and 67 runs respectively. The final margin reflected the visitors’ control with the bat after India had posted an imposing total.