NZ vs IND 5th ODI Prediction, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Cricket Tips: Who Will Win the Final ODI at Mount Maunganui?

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New Zealand play India in the fifth and last ODI at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. India lead the series 2-1. The best New Zealand can do now is make it 2-2. In this NZ vs IND match prediction, India are slight favourites, even though New Zealand won the last game by 244 runs.

That was a big win. Will Young hit 125 off 108 balls, and Matt Henry took 6/27 to bowl India out for 89. But Henry and Kyle Jamieson took 7 of India’s 10 wickets in that game, and both have now left for the Test camp. Jacob Duffy will lead New Zealand’s bowling.

India’s bowlers have been their best players all series. Gurnoor Brar has taken 9 wickets in 3 games, the most of anyone. India’s batting is the problem. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer all got out for 0 in the first over on Friday.

Kohli has 393 runs in his last 10 ODIs at an average of 49.13. He and Young are the top batting names in any NZ vs IND fantasy prediction.

NZ vs IND Match Details

Here are the key details for the NZ vs IND 5th ODI.

Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Pitch Report

The Bay Oval pitch helps fast bowlers with the new ball. But it can also be very good for batting. The last game here showed both sides.

• New Zealand made 333. They were 72/0 after 10 overs, and Young scored 125.
• India were 0/3 after one over and 9/4 after 5.3 overs. They were all out for 89.

Fast bowlers took all 10 of India’s wickets. Henry took 6/27, Matt Fisher 3/31 and Jamieson 1/12. India coach Gautam Gambhir said the first 10 overs are the hardest time to bat here.

India captain Shreyas Iyer said the pitch played very differently in the two innings. So don’t treat 333 or 89 as a normal score. If a team gets through the first 10 overs, it can make a big total. If it loses early wickets, it can fall apart fast.

NZ vs IND Weather Report: Mount Maunganui

Good news: we should get a full game. MetService says Sunday will be partly cloudy, with a top of about 22°C and only a small chance of a shower.

That’s a nice change. Rain hit the first two games, and the third game was washed out. The game starts at 3:00 PM local time, so the second innings will finish under lights.

NZ vs IND Recent Form

Here are the latest ODI results for both teams.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

NZ vs IND Head-to-Head Record

The last five ODIs are level. Each team has won two, and one game had no result. New Zealand won the last game by 244 runs, but India won the two games before the washout.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

NZ vs IND Probable Playing XI

Here are the probable playing XIs for the 5th ODI.

New Zealand:

 Tim Seifert (WK), Will Young, Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Kristian Clarke, Matt Fisher, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner

India:

Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (C), Ishan Kishan (WK), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh

Team news:

• New Zealand: Henry and Jamieson have left for the Test camp. Duffy and Tickner should come in, but Brett Randell is also in the squad. Josh Clarkson could play instead of Foxcroft.
• India: no new injuries. Shubman Gill and KL Rahul have already left to get ready for the Tests.

Top Picks for NZ vs IND Fantasy Prediction

These players stand out based on their recent form and stats.

Top Batting Picks

• Will Young (NZ, BAT): 140 runs in 3 games this series at an average of 46.66. He made 125 off 108 balls at this ground on Friday.
• Virat Kohli (IND, BAT): 393 runs in his last 10 ODIs at a strike rate of 130.13. He hit 74 off 51 balls in the first ODI, but he has made just 7 and 0 since then.
• Rohit Sharma (IND, BAT): 423 runs in his last 10 ODIs at an average of 47. He opens the batting, so he can face lots of balls if he gets through the start.
• Tim Seifert (NZ, WK): 96 runs in 3 games this series. He hit 58 off 48 balls on Friday. He also keeps wicket, so he can get catch points too.

Top Bowling Picks

• Gurnoor Brar (IND, BOWL): 9 wickets in 3 games this series at an average of 15.88, the most of anyone. He took his best ever ODI figures, 4/30, in the second game.
• Jacob Duffy (NZ, BOWL): 6 wickets in 2 games this series at an average of 14.00. With Henry gone, he is now New Zealand’s main fast bowler.
• Arshdeep Singh (IND, BOWL): He took 4 wickets in the first ODI. He has 34 wickets in 19 ODIs at an average of 24.26.
• Axar Patel (IND, ALL): 9 wickets in his last 6 ODIs at an economy of 4.49. He took 2/39 on Friday, the best figures by any Indian bowler that day.

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Fantasy Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

For Small League Team

• Gurnoor Brar (Captain): He has the most wickets in the series, and he has taken them at three different grounds. India’s bowlers have been their best players, so he is the safest pick.
• Will Young (Vice-Captain): He has the most runs in the series, and he just scored 125 at this ground. He opens the batting, so he has lots of time to score points.

For Grand League Team

• Jacob Duffy (Captain): He averages 14.00 this series, and India’s top order keeps getting out early to the new ball. Most people will pick Brar or Kohli as captain, so Duffy can help you beat them.
• Tim Seifert (Vice-Captain): He scores quickly at the top and keeps wicket too. Very few people will pick him as vice-captain, so a big game from him gives you an edge.

NZ vs IND Fantasy Team for Small League

A safe team built around India’s best bowlers and New Zealand’s best batters.

NZ vs IND Fantasy Team for Grand League

A riskier team with more New Zealand players and less popular captain picks, for grand leagues.

NZ vs IND Toss Prediction

Toss Prediction: Bat first

India chose to bowl first here on Friday and lost by 244 runs. The ball moved a lot more in the second innings under lights. There’s also no rain in the forecast, so chasing doesn’t give a DLS advantage. The captain who wins the toss should bat first in the afternoon sun.

Read Also: Bat First or Bowl First? A Complete Guide to Making the Right Toss Decision in Cricket

New Zealand vs India Prediction

Prediction: India to Win

India’s bowlers have been the best part of this series. They bowled New Zealand out for 185 and 134 in the first two games, and Brar, Arshdeep and Axar are all taking wickets. Also, New Zealand’s 333 on Friday came after India dropped Young twice.

New Zealand are at home, they won the last game, and Young and Seifert are in good form. But they have lost Henry and Jamieson, who took 7 wickets on Friday. Without them, the New Zealand bowling is much weaker. It should be close, but India look a little stronger.