Amit Mishra awarded Player of the Series

Oct. 29 (CRICKETNMORE) - Superb bowling by Amit Mishra helped India to win the final ODI and series against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. The Leg spinner picked 15 wickets in the five match series and was adjudged as Player of the series for his brilliant performance.

Mishra gave credit to Indian coach Anil Kumble for his match winning performance. "I followed the tips given by Anil Kumble. I had a word with him before the match and he asked me to bowl my normal flighted deliveries. All the credit goes to the coaches and my teammates," Mishra said in post match presentation ceremony.

Amit Mishra Performance in India vs NZ ODI Series

1st ODI: 3/49 at Dharamsala 

2nd ODI: 3/60 at Delhi 

3rd ODI: 2/46 at Mohali 

4th ODI: 2/42 at Ranchi 

5th ODI: 5/18 at Visakhapatnam 

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"It's a good thing for the Indian team that I performed well. I was a little tensed for the first two overs, but once the ball started turning I got wickets. Axar has been bowling well. I just want to say that if we continue like this, it will be good for the team,' Amit Mishra said.

Saurabh