5th ODI: Batters falter again as New Zealand bowl out India for 209

India Bowled Out for 209 in 5th ODI Against New Zealand

Axar Patel (46) and Ishan Kishan (46) produced the only knocks of note for India, who hold a 2-1 lead in the series with one game washed out.

India vs NZ 5th ODI Live Scores: Batters flop again; India 209 all out

India 209-all out (42.1 ovs) vs New Zealand | SCORECARD   Duffy ends New Zealands frustration. Full and straight does the trick as Arshdeep backs away but misses it

5th ODI: Batters falter again as New Zealand bowl out India for 209

India enjoy a 2-1 lead in the series but New Zealand are all set to level that scoreline after their bowlers maintained exemplary lines to trouble the batters.

India bowled out for 209 in series-deciding fifth ODI against New Zealand

In a disheartening fifth ODI against New Zealand, India was dismissed for 209 runs, faltering after a rocky start at just 34 for three. Despite a brief partnership between Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel, the innings lacked stability. Ishan Kishan and Naman Dhir struggled to find form, ultimately falling victim to New Zealand's sharp bowling attack, leaving India with a disappointing performance on what seemed like a promising pitch.

India Crumble For 209! Santner, Duffy Run Riot As New Zealand Dominate 5th ODI

Jacob Duffy and skipper Mitchell Santner secured three wickets each as New Zealand bundled India out for 209 with eight overs to spare.

NZ vs IND, 5th ODI: India skittled out for 209; Fisher, Santner pick impressive three-fers

Ishan Kishan (46 in 58 balls, with three fours and two sixes), Axar Patel (46 in 55 balls, with five fours and a six) and skipper Shreyas Iyer (22 in 26 balls, with three fours) did get some fine starts and put up promising partnerships after Rohit Sharma (7) and Virat (5) were back in the hut early, but Duffy (3/60), Santner (3/47) and Fisher (2/28) did not let India settle and broke partnerships just when they seemed to pick up.