Kishan, Iyer fifties lift India to 191/8 against New Zealand

India scored 191 for eight in 20 overs against New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I at Seddon Park in Hamilton, with half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and captain Shreyas Iyer helping the innings recover from an early collapse. Abhishek Sharma was out for one and Sanju Samson for four as India slipped to 19 for two. New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne took both wickets, then later removed three more Indian batters to finish with four for 19. Kishan made 61 and Iyer scored 50, combining for a 93-run stand for the third wicket. Their partnership steadied India after the early losses and lifted the scoring rate. Kishan struck five fours and five sixes, while Iyer hit three fours and four sixes. Kishan faced 32 balls; Iyer reached his half-century from 23. India were 50 for two at the end of the six-over powerplay. The pair’s stand ended when Kishan was dismissed, and Iyer followed soon after, leaving India four down as New Zealand regained control in the middle overs. Naman Dhir and Nitish Kumar Reddy added 46 for the sixth wicket, with Dhir scoring 33 and Reddy 22. Their contributions kept the total moving, but wickets continued to fall in the closing overs. New Zealand’s...