Tauranga, Nov. 15 -- New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner acknowledged India's disciplined bowling performance in the fifth ODI, saying the visitors made effective use of the conditions to secure a 22-run victory and clinch the five-match series 3-1.

India defended a modest total of 209 at Bay Oval on Sunday, bowling out New Zealand for 187 in 48.1 overs to register their third ODI series victory in the country. Santner felt his team had done well with the ball to restrict India but failed to extend crucial batting partnerships during the chase.

Assessing India's bowling effort, the New Zealand skipper praised the visitors for their bowling changes and the timing of their key breakthroughs.

"I think they bowled really well in a tonight...