India clinch T20I series 3-2 despite seven-wicket loss in final match

Hamilton, Nov 1 (UNI) India clinched the five-match T20I series 3-2 despite suffering a seven-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the final match here on Sunday, with Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips powering the hosts to a comfortable chase of 192. New Zealand reached 195 for three in 18 overs, completing the chase with 12 balls to spare after India posted 191 for eight in their allotted 20 overs. Seifert led the charge with a blistering 93 off 50 balls, while Phillips remained unbeaten on 65 off 38 deliveries as the duo dismantled the Indian bowling attack to ensure New…