‘We can't take any opposition lightly’ - Gambhir's message to India after New Zealand tour

India clinched a 3-2 victory in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand after winning the opening three matches to establish an unassailable lead. The final encounter took place at Seddon Park in Hamilton on November 1, 2026, where the touring side suffered a seven-wicket defeat. Despite the loss in the fifth T20I, the series result represented a significant achievement for India, who had minimal preparation time before the contest began and faced a quality opponent on home soil.