New Zealand will face India in the fifth ODI of India’s tour of New Zealand 2026 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on November 15. The New Zealand team made a strong comeback in the 4th ODI, defeating India by 244 runs. However, thanks to their victories in the first two ODIs, India still holds a 2-1 lead in the series.
In the 4th ODI, New Zealand batted first and scored 333 runs in their allotted 50 overs. In response, the Indian team was bowled out for just 89 runs, losing the match by 244 runs. New Zealand will enter the 5th ODI aiming for a win to level the series at 2-2.
Also Read: India Beat New Zealand by Four Runs in 2nd ODI, Take 2-0 Series Lead
NZ vs IND Match Details
- Match: New Zealand vs India, 5th ODI
- Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
- Time: 7:30 AM IST
- Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
- Live Streaming: Sony LIV
NZ vs IND Pitch Report – Bay Oval
The wicket will be good for batting early on, with a little bit of seam movement. Pacers may get some assistance in the second innings, as there could be some uneven bounce in the surface.
NZ vs IND Weather Report – Mount Maunganui
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NZ vs IND Recent Form
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NZ vs IND Head-to-Head ODI Record (Last 10 matches)
NZ vs IND Match Prediction Scenarios – 5th ODI
Scenario 1 – If NZ bats first
- Powerplay Score Prediction: 45–50 runs
- First Innings Total: 245–260 runs expected
- Result Prediction: India win
Scenario 2 – If IND bats first
- Powerplay Score Prediction: 50–55 runs
- First Innings Total: 270–300 runs expected
- Result Prediction: India win
NZ vs IND: Key Battles
- Will Young vs Auqib Nabi
- Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Matthew Fisher
- Nick Kelly vs Gurnoor Brar
NZ vs IND: Toss Prediction
- Batting first: 40%
- Batting second: 60%
NZ vs IND Probable Playing XI
New Zealand (NZ)
Will Young, Tim Seifert (WK), Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Josh Clarkson, Brett Randell, Matthew Fisher
India (IND)
Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
Who Will Win NZ vs IND Today? – 5th ODI
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, India are the favourites to win this 5th ODI. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Gurnoor Brar are expected to be the key performers.