India will play New Zealand in the final match of the five-match ODI series on Sunday (November 15). Everything rests on Sunday's clash at the Bay Oval. India currently leads the five-match ODI series 2-1 against the Kiwis.

During the fourth ODI, Will Young smashed a career-best 125 and Matt Henry finished with career-best figures of 6-27 as India were bowled out for 89 in 26.4 overs, its second-largest defeat by runs in ODIs.

Following a brutal 244-run thrashing on Friday at this same venue, the visitors must secure a win or force a no-result to lift the trophy. New Zealand desperately needs a second consecutive victory to level the series and preserve their dominant home record.

IND vs NZ Team News and Squad Updates

New Zealand faces massive structural changes to their bowling attack. Matt Henry, who decimated the Indian top order on Friday with a spectacular 6 for 27, will miss the series decider. Tall fast bowler Kyle Jamieson is also unavailable. Both pacers have exited the white-ball camp to join the national Test squad.

To fill the void, Jacob Duffy returns to lead the Kiwi pace attack. He boasts six wickets across the opening two fixtures. All-rounder Josh Clarkson joins the squad exclusively for this match, while Blair Tickner is available for selection. Uncapped seamer Brett Randell could potentially earn a debut.

India reports no fresh injury concerns. However, the management might review Kuldeep Yadav's position after a wicketless outing where he leaked 73 runs. Stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer continues to lead the squad in the absence of Shubman Gill and KL Rahul.

India vs New Zealand Predicted Playing 11

New Zealand: Tim Seifert (WK), Will Young, Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft / Josh Clarkson, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Kristian Clarke, Matt Fisher, Jacob Duffy, Blair Tickner / Brett Randell.

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

Story first published: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6:06 [IST]

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