india vs new zealand: India chase series win at Bay Oval after 244-run hammering
At a glance
- India lead the five-match ODI series 2-1; the final game starts at 8:00 am Bangladesh time.
- In the 4th ODI, Matt Henry's 6/27 bowled India out for 89 in a 244-run defeat.
- A win or a washout gives India the series; a New Zealand win levels it 2-2.
The india vs new zealand five-match ODI series reaches its final game today, Sunday 15 November. The match at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui is scheduled to start at 8:00 am Bangladesh time (7:30 am in India). India lead 2-1, so a win hands them the series. It is also a test of how quickly they can recover from a heavy defeat at the same ground only two days ago.
The match is among the most searched topics on Google in Bangladesh this morning.
Where the series stands
India won the first two ODIs, both affected by rain, with the second decided by the DLS method. The third match was abandoned without a ball being bowled. On Friday, 13 November, New Zealand kept the series alive with a 244-run win in the fourth ODI.
What each result means today:
- An India win: series to India, 3-1.
- A New Zealand win: series drawn 2-2.
- A washout: India take the series 2-1.
The 4th ODI collapse
Batting first at Bay Oval, New Zealand made 333. Will Young scored a century, 125 off 108 balls, with Tim Seifert adding 58 off 48 and Finn Allen 41.
Chasing 334, India's innings fell apart in the very first over. Fast bowler Matt Henry removed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and captain Shreyas Iyer in that over, all three for ducks. India were eventually all out for 89 in 26.4 overs. Henry finished with 6 for 27 and was named Player of the Match. No meaningful partnership came together for India.
The numbers
- India and New Zealand have met 127 times in ODIs: India have won 65, New Zealand 53, with 8 no results and 1 tie.
- The 244-run defeat was India's first loss of the series, and it changed the picture after two straight wins.
- 89 is India's lowest total of this series.
Team news
Shreyas Iyer is leading India's ODI side in this series, taking over from Shubman Gill. Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand. Both final XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
Pitch and weather
Analysts expect the new ball to swing and seam at Bay Oval, with batting becoming easier as the ball gets older. That opening phase is exactly where India's top order collapsed on Friday, so the first 10 overs could decide a lot for both sides. Rain has interrupted the first three games of the series, so both teams will be keeping an eye on the sky as well.
Questions for India
Friday's defeat hurt more than the scoreline. After losing three experienced batters, Rohit, Kohli and Iyer, in the first over, nobody was able to rebuild the innings. India's first job today is to get through the new-ball period without losing early wickets. Their bowling also has questions to answer after conceding 333 last time.
For New Zealand it is the other way round: they must win to avoid a home series defeat. If they strike early again, Santner's side could take control just as they did on Friday.
Where to watch
In India, the match is broadcast on the Sony Sports Network and streamed on the SonyLIV app and website. This report will be updated once the result is known.
FAQ
When does the india vs new zealand 5th ODI start?
On Sunday, 15 November, at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. It is scheduled for 7:30 am India time, which is 8:00 am in Bangladesh.
What is the series score?
India lead 2-1. They won the first two ODIs, the third was washed out without a ball bowled, and New Zealand won the fourth by 244 runs.
What happened in the 4th ODI?
Will Young's 125 lifted New Zealand to 333. Matt Henry then took 6 for 27 as India were bowled out for 89 in 26.4 overs.
Where can I watch the match?
In India it is shown on the Sony Sports Network and streamed on the SonyLIV app and website.
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