India bowled out for 209 in fifth ODI against New Zealand
India faced another batting collapse, getting bowled out for 209 as New Zealand's bowlers exerted pressure throughout the match.
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, Nov 15: India was all out for 209 runs against New Zealand in the fifth ODI in Mount Maunganui, falling short of a competitive total.
The collapse marked India’s second consecutive batting failure, having been bowled out for 89 in the fourth ODI. Captain Shreyas Iyer’s team struggled as New Zealand’s bowlers maintained disciplined lines.
Rohit Sharma was dismissed early by Matthew Fisher, caught at short mid-wicket after an ill-timed chip. Virat Kohli soon followed, edging a wide delivery from Fisher that wicketkeeper Tim Seifert caught. Ruturaj Gaikwad also fell, edging Jacob Duffy’s delivery to Seifert.
India was reeling at 34 for 3 before a brief recovery from Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel, who added 52 runs for the fourth wicket. Iyer’s dismissal to a short-pitched delivery by Blair Tickner disrupted the momentum. Axar, who scored 46 runs, was also removed by Michael Bracewell shortly after, leading to another collapse.
Ishan Kishan and Naman Dhir attempted to stabilize the innings, forming a partnership of 39 runs for the sixth wicket. However, both Kishan, who made 46, and Dhir, with 22, fell to Mitchell Santner and Jacob Duffy, respectively.
In the latter stages, late hitting from Mohammad Siraj and Arshdeep Singh pushed India’s score past 200. They added crucial runs, taking India to 209 before Siraj was bowled by Duffy.
India’s batting was marred by poor shot selection, with batters losing their wickets in avoidable ways. The team must regroup quickly to rebound from this performance.