New Zealand claimed a morale-boosting seven-wicket victory over India in the fifth and final T20I in Hamilton on Sunday.
Glenn Phillips struck a century while seamer Jacob Duffy took four wickets as New Zealand claimed a consolation victory in the T20I series against India in Auckland.
India put New Zealand's bowling lineup to the sword as they chased down 198 in near-record time to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the T20I series in Wellington on Tuesday.
Tilak Varma struck an unbeaten 51 from just 26 deliveries to help India beat New Zealand by four wickets with one ball to spare in a thrilling second T20I played in Christchurch on Saturday.
India earned their highest-ever T20I run chase when they successfully chalked off New Zealand's 225/4 with four wickets remaining in a run-soaked encounter in Christchurch on Thursday night.
Rachin Ravindra will return from injury for New Zealand's home ODI series against India as the selectors named split squads for the five games to prepare for the two Tests that will follow.