Cricket
Batters need to fire as India targets series win
India enters the final ODI of the series holding a 2-1 lead, despite suffering a heavy defeat in the fourth match on November 13, 2026. After being dismissed for just 89 runs while chasing a target of 334, the visitors are looking to improve their batting performance on pace-friendly pitches ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Matt Henry proved decisive in the previous encounter, taking three early wickets to dismantle the Indian lineup. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer are under pressure to contribute more effectively as the team seeks a series victory.
New Zealand, meanwhile, aims to maintain its seven-year unbeaten streak in home bilateral ODI series by forcing a draw. The match is scheduled for November 15, 2026.
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