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Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 31 (PTI) Ishan Kishan smashed a maiden T20I hundred while Suryakumar Yadav hit a strokeful fifty as India posted a challenging 271 for 5 against New Zealand, in the fifth and final
match here on Saturday.
Opting to bat, Ishan smashed 10 sixes and six fours en route a 43-ball 103, while Suryakumar made a 30-ball 63 studded with four boundaries and six maximums.
Hardik Pandya also hit some lusty blows on way to 42 off 17 balls.
For NZ, Lockie Ferguson (2/41), Mitchell Santner (1/60), Jacob Duffy (1/53) and Kyle Jamieson (1/59) were among wickets.
Brief Scores: India: 271 for 5 in 20 overs (Ishan Kishan 103, Suryakumar Yadav 63; Lockie Ferguson 2/41). PTI ATK DDV
