India defeated New Zealand by 168 runs in the third and final T20I to clinch the series 2-1 at the Narendra Modi stadium.
After Shubman Gill’s 126 not out, the bowling unit was led by captain Hardik Pandya, who took four wickets as the Kiwis were bowled out for 66.
With their latest win, India became the first side to win 50 T20I matches at home. New Zealand are second with 44 victories, followed by South Africa (38), Australia (37), West Indies (36) and England (31).
Teams winning most men’s T20Is at home
50 – INDIA
44 – New Zealand
38 – South Africa
37 – Australia
36 – West Indies
31 – England
While Gill was named the Player of the Match, Hardik bagged the Player of the series trophy.
India will next take on Australia in a four-match Test series at home, with the final of the ICC World Test Championship on line. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul will return for the red-ball matches.