Watch: Sanju Samson's Incredible Six-Stopping Effort Will Blow Your Mind
During the fifth and final T20I, Sanju Samson showed mind-boggling athleticism to stop the ball from going for a certain six.
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Sanju Samson's incredible fielding effort goes viral on social media
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Samson showed mind-boggling athleticism to stop ball from going a six
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With New Zealand taking two runs, Samson saved four runs for India
India scripted history as they defeated New Zealand by seven runs in the fifth and final T20I.
With the win, India completed their first-ever T20I series sweep over New Zealand, handing the hosts their first whitewash in the shortest format (three or more matches in the series).
Chasing 164 for the win, New Zealand were cruising at 116 for three at one stage but they threw the match away yet again from a strong position. Jasprit Bumrah was exceptional during his spell of four overs as he picked up three wickets and gave away just 12 runs.
In the absence of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma led the Indian team but retired hurt while batting on 60, never to take the field again in the match. Rahul also impressed with the bat again, scoring a quickfire 45 after India had elected to bat.
The two teams will now face each other in a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series that begins on Wednesday.