India Bowed Out for 209 Runs in Fifth ODI Against New Zealand
In the fifth ODI, India scored 209 runs, with New Zealands Santner and Duffy taking three wickets each.
Mount Maunganui, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : India faced a disappointing performance in the fifth and decisive ODI against New Zealand on November 15 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, finishing their innings at just 209 runs. After winning the toss, New Zealand opted to bowl first, and the Indian batting lineup struggled from the outset.
Opener Rohit Sharma and star player Virat Kohli once again failed to make significant contributions, scoring only 7 and 5 runs, respectively. Ruturaj Gaikwad, who partnered with Rohit, could only manage 18 runs, missing another opportunity to capitalize on his place in the lineup. Captain Shreyas Iyer also fell short, departing for 22 runs after a promising start.
The innings saw some resistance from left-handers Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan, both scoring 46 runs. Their efforts helped push India to a more respectable total. Axar’s innings included five boundaries and a six off 55 balls, while Ishan hit two sixes and three fours in his 58-ball knock. Naman Dheer contributed 22 runs, but debutant Yash Thakur went out without scoring.
In a last-ditch effort, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh added 26 runs for the final wicket, bringing the total to 209. Arshdeep scored 14 runs off just four balls, hitting two sixes, while Siraj remained not out with 14 runs off 20 deliveries.
New Zealand’s captain Mitchell Santner delivered an outstanding bowling performance, taking three wickets for 47 runs in his 10 overs. Jacob Duffy also claimed three wickets, conceding 60 runs in 8.1 overs. Matthew Fisher picked up two wickets for 28 runs in seven overs, while Blair Tickner and Michael Bracewell each took one wicket.
With India leading the series 2-1, a victory in this match would secure a 3-1 series win. However, if New Zealand triumphs, the series will end in a 2-2 tie.
