Ishan Kishan smashed a maiden T20I century to help India power to a 46-run win in the fifth and final game against New Zealand, and seal a 4-1 series victory in Thiruvananthapuram.
New Zealand put in a much improved display to beat a India by 50 runs in the fourth T20I in Visakhapatnam but the tourists still find themselves 3-1 down in the series with one game remaining.
Former India head coach Rahul Dravid says the lack of preparation for Test cricket has contributed to the team's recent struggles in the longest format of the game.
India's march through T20 cricket gathered fresh momentum as they crushed New Zealand by eight wickets to seal the series with two games to play, extending a remarkable run inthe shortest format.
India's explosive batting depth was on full display as Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav dismantled New Zealand to secure a seven-wicket win in the second T20I and take a 2-0 lead in the series.
India drew first blood in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand after a comfortable 48-run victory in Nagpur on Wednesday.