Patel also expressed surprise over vice-captain KL Rahul not getting the Player of the Match award for his knock of 65 off 49 balls.
Rohit Sharma's first series as the T20I captain has panned out like a perfect script.
The third and final T20I will be played on Sunday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Ind vs NZ: Harshal Patel had to wait for his opportunity to play for the country, but when he got his chance - he was more than ready for it.
India vs New Zealand 2021: After the game, Harshal thanked ex-South African legend AB de Villiers for his career-changing advice.
Now only one T20I left to play as India returns to the City of Joy, Kolkata.
Harshal Patel (30y and 361d) has joined an elite list of cricketers to debut after the age of 30.
India vs New Zealand 1st T20I: There was a surprise at No 3 as Uthappa picked Ruturaj Gaikwad.
The Capitals speedster said that his hard work has finally paid off as his dream has now turned into a reality.
RCB pulled off a very smart deal with Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2021 season by trading in Harshal Patel and skipper Virat Kohli showed immense faith in the 30-year-old throughout IPL 2021.