5th ODI: Duffy & Santner bowl India out for 209 at Bay Oval
Synopsis
India's batting troubles deepened at Bay Oval as neither Rohit Sharma (7) nor Virat Kohli (5) could fire, leaving the visitors with 209 — no half-centuries, no momentum. Jacob Duffy and Mitchell Santner exploited every misstep in a disciplined New Zealand bowling display, and with just 210 to chase, the hosts are well-placed to level the series 2–2.
Key Takeaways
India were bowled out for 209 in 42.1 overs in the 5th ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on 15 November .
Jacob Duffy (3–60) and skipper Mitchell Santner (3–47) were the pick of New Zealand's bowlers.
India's innings had no half-centuries ; top scorers were Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan with 46 each .
Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 7 , finishing the series with just 30 runs including two ducks .
Yash Thakur made a duck on his ODI debut, while Michael Bracewell played his 50th ODI .
New Zealand need 210 to win and level the series at 2–2 .
Jacob Duffy and New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner claimed three wickets each as the hosts bundled India out for a modest 209 in 42.1 overs in the fifth ODI at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Sunday, 15 November. The total — built without a single half-century — marked yet another underwhelming batting display from India in what has been a troubled series with the bat.
India's Top-Order Collapse Sets the Tone
India made a measured start, putting up 20 runs in the first three overs, before Matthew Fisher struck in the sixth over, drawing Rohit Sharma into a flick off a length ball that went straight to mid-wicket. Rohit departed for just 7, capping a wretched series in which he managed only 30 runs across five innings, including two ducks. Fisher followed that up by having Virat Kohli caught behind off a short ball outside off for 5, leaving India reeling early.
Duffy then removed Ruturaj Gaikwad for 18, his wobble-seam delivery nipping back in to take the inside edge, with wicketkeeper Tim Seifert diving left to complete a sharp catch.
Axar and Iyer Rebuild, But Momentum Is Lost
Axar Patel and Shreyas Iyer steadied the innings with a 52-run partnership and were aided by two dropped catches — Foxcroft grassed a chance at mid-wicket off Axar, and Finn Allen put down Iyer at slip off Duffy. However, Blair Tickner ended Iyer's resistance in the 18th over when a short ball tempted a pull to mid-on, sending the Indian skipper back for 22. Michael Bracewell, playing his 50th ODI, then had Axar caught at mid-wicket for 46 off 55 balls, leaving India at 121 for 5 after 25 overs.
Middle and Lower Order Fail to Capitalise
Santner's subtle variations in pace proved decisive through the middle overs. He drew a false stroke from Naman Dhir, who was caught at deep cover for 22 after a 39-run stand with Ishan Kishan. Auqib Nabi fell caught at cover, while debutant Yash Thakur made a duck on his ODI debut, edging behind to Seifert.
Kishan provided brief resistance, smashing two sixes off Duffy in the 39th over, but was dismissed for 46 off 58 balls in the 41st over after top-edging a short delivery to third man. The lower order pushed India past 200, with Arshdeep Singh hitting two sixes off Duffy in three balls and Mohammed Siraj clearing the rope off Santner. Duffy sealed his three-wicket haul with a slower ball that bowled Arshdeep for 14.
Brief Scores
India 209 all out in 42.1 overs (Axar Patel 46, Ishan Kishan 46; Mitchell Santner 3–47, Jacob Duffy 3–60) vs New Zealand. With a target of 210 in front of them, New Zealand will be firm favourites to level the five-match series at 2–2.
Point of View
In a game where even two dropped catches and a rebuilt partnership could not produce a competitive total, underscores how thin the batting depth is once the top three fail on the same day.
NationPress
15 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was India's total in the 5th ODI against New Zealand?
India were bowled out for 209 in 42.1 overs in the 5th ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on 15 November. The innings did not include a single half-century, making it a disappointing batting effort.
Who were the top wicket-takers for New Zealand in the 5th ODI?
Jacob Duffy and captain Mitchell Santner each claimed three wickets. Santner finished with 3–47 while Duffy took 3–60; Matthew Fisher took two, and Blair Tickner and Michael Bracewell added one each.
How did Rohit Sharma perform in the series?
Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 7 in the 5th ODI, capping a poor series in which he scored only 30 runs across his innings, including two ducks. It was described as a miserable series for the Indian opener.
Who were India's top scorers in the 5th ODI?
Axar Patel top-scored with 46 off 55 balls before being caught at mid-wicket, and Ishan Kishan contributed 46 off 58 balls before top-edging to third man. No other batter reached the 30-run mark.
What target does New Zealand need to level the series?
New Zealand need 210 runs to win the 5th ODI and level the five-match series at 2–2. The hosts are favourites given the modest target set by India.
