India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 5th ODI: 2 Changes, 1 Debut For India As New Zealand Opt To Field

New Zealand (Playing XI): Will Young, Tim Seifert(w), Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Kristian Clarke, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher.

Nov 15, 2026 07:13 (IST)

IND vs NZ 5th ODI, LIVE: India's Playing XI

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer(c), Ishan Kishan(w), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur.

Nov 15, 2026 07:13 (IST)

India vs New Zealand LIVE: Here's what Iyer said at the toss

"We were also waiting for this opportunity for the first time, but we saw how the ball was staying pretty straight when they were batting and wasn't seaming that much. So, that's a good sign and gives us confidence about batting first as well. [On the previous day's break] It was crucial for us to recover as much as possible, especially after fielding for 50 overs and getting out a bit early, which was quite disappointing. But that also reflected a bit on how we would be going today, so we're in high spirits. [On Yash Thakur's debut] He's a jovial guy who has been waiting for the opportunity to play for the country and has been in the scheme of things for a while. I'm glad he's getting the opportunity to prove himself today. It's his debut, so good luck to him. [On Siraj's return] Obviously, Siraj has also been craving an opportunity to play in all formats. He's been around the team for a while and is pretty experienced. He's played over the years, so he knows how to go about things. We're super excited for him as well," said India skipper Shreyas Iyer. 

Nov 15, 2026 07:12 (IST)

India vs New Zealand LIVE: Here's what Santner said at the toss

"I am not sure of that, didn't expect to win. We're going to bowl. The pitch still looks all right, and there are supposed to be a few showers later on, possibly with a bit of dew as well, so we'll see how it goes. [On the previous day's break] It was pretty relaxed. With the late finishes and everything, it was a good day to recover and get ready for another big game today. [On the changes to the bowling attack] Obviously, Matt Henry and Kyle have gone to join the guys for Test preparation. It was nice to get six overs out of KJ. We've got Duffy and Tickner coming back in, who are also great bowlers. So, it's a similar combination with four seamers again. [On New Zealand's bowling depth] With the schedule and everything going on, you have to rotate the players around a little bit. It gives guys opportunities, which is cool. It's a World Cup year as well, so we're building the depth of our bowling stocks, and the guys have come in and performed straight away, which is always nice," said New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner. 

Nov 15, 2026 07:04 (IST)

IND vs NZ 5th ODI, LIVE: Toss

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner wins the toss, opts to bowl against India in the fifth and final ODI of the five-match series on Sunday at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. 

Nov 15, 2026 06:50 (IST)

India vs New Zealand LIVE: Yash Thakur makes debut

The visuals from the ground shows that young pacer Yash Thakur has earned his maiden ODI cap. He received the cap from all-rounder Axar Patel and is all set to feature in the Playing XI today. However, there's no confirmation on the inclusion of senior pacer Mohammed Siraj. 

Nov 15, 2026 06:45 (IST)

India vs New Zealand LIVE: India under pressure

India’s batting combination will remain under scrutiny following the absence of Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, who have moved on to prepare for the upcoming Test assignment. Shreyas Iyer, leading the side in the final two ODIs, will be keen to bring greater stability to the batting order after a disappointing outing in the previous game. 

Nov 15, 2026 06:44 (IST)

India vs New Zealand LIVE: India lost three wickets with no runs

India became only the second team to lose their first three wickets without scoring a run in an ODI on Friday, with New Zealand pacer Matt Henry triggering the collapse by dismissing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer in the opening over. Henry's feat of taking three or more wickets in the opening over of an ODI innings was also only the third such instance in the format.

Nov 15, 2026 06:37 (IST)

IND vs NZ LIVE: Here's what Gambhir said

"You're always concerned when you get bundled out for 90-odd. Why won't I be concerned? These are conditions which are going to be closest to what we might get during the World Cup," Gambhir said at the post-match press conference.

"The bigger concern is not the runs. It's how quickly we got bundled out, around 26 or 27 overs. That is something which is always a concern," he added.

Nov 15, 2026 06:33 (IST)

IND vs NZ LIVE: Coach Gambhir concerned

India getting bowled out for 89 against New Zealand in the fourth ODI has left head coach Gautam Gambhir concerned as the collapse is not one off and happened in conditions that are similar to what the team will encounter during next year's World Cup in South Africa. Gambhir admitted that the manner and speed of the batting collapse, rather than the low total, was a worry ahead of the global event.

Nov 15, 2026 06:31 (IST)

IND vs NZ LIVE Score: India's shocking defeat

Familiar foe Matt Henry cut open old wounds as India's much-vaunted batting line-up fell apart in the team's second biggest ODI loss, a 244-run humiliation at the hands of New Zealand in the fourth one-dayer on Friday. India still lead the five-match series 2-1, and the series-deciding fifth and final ODI will be played today. 

Nov 15, 2026 06:24 (IST)

India vs New Zealand LIVE: Hello

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the fifth and final ODI of the five-match series between India and New Zealand, straight from the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. Stay tuned for all the live updates.