India vs New Zealand 5th ODI Today Cricket Match Live Score: Gautam Gambhir has made it clear that India’s embarrassing batting collapse against New Zealand cannot be brushed aside.
With India still leading the series 2-1, attention now shifts to the fifth and final ODI at Mount Maunganui, where the visitors will look to bounce back and finish the series on a winning note.
Despite their advantage, India’s batting remains a major concern, especially after their heavy defeat in the previous match. New Zealand, meanwhile, will take confidence from their dominant performance and aim to level the series.
Both teams will also head into the decider with changes to their bowling attacks. Matt Henry, who starred with a six-wicket haul in the fourth ODI, has been released to prepare for the upcoming Test series. Kyle Jamieson has also been released for Test preparations, while India will be without Gurnoor Brar, who has joined the Test squad in Wellington.
Henry’s absence could offer some relief to the Indian batters as they look to recover from their previous collapse. New Zealand, however, will hope their remaining bowling options can step up and maintain the pressure.
With Will Young returning to form with a brilliant century in the previous match, the hosts will be keen to carry that momentum into the series decider. For India, the challenge will be to show greater discipline with the bat and address the concerns raised by Gambhir.
India vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Where to Watch Live Streaming
The IND vs NZ 5th ODI will be telecast on Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV.
IND vs NZ 5th ODI: Playing 11
India: Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer(c), Ishan Kishan(w), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur
New Zealand: Will Young, Tim Seifert(w), Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Kristian Clarke, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher
India vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Squads
India: Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer(c), Ishan Kishan(w), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur, Tilak Varma, Kumar Kushagra, Kuldeep Yadav
New Zealand: Will Young, Tim Seifert(w), Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Kristian Clarke, Matthew Fisher, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner, Mitchell Hay, Brett Randell, Josh Clarkson