Christchurch, New Zealand: India claimed both reverse singles to snatch a dramatic 3-2 victory over New Zealand in their Davis Cup tie on Sunday.
Victory in the Asia-Oceania second round tie qualifies India for the World Group play-offs in September.
New Zealand went into the final day with a 2-1 lead, only to find themselves totally outplayed, with the two reverse singles settled in straight sets.
Somdev Devvarman, who lost his first singles match on Friday in five sets, made amends in his second outing when he saw off Marcus Daniell 6-4, 6-4, 6-4, sending the tie into a decisive fifth and final match.
Yuki Bhambri then closed out the tie, taking just one hour 49 minutes to complete a 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 win over New Zealand hope Michael Venus, who had earlier beaten Devvarman.
