AFP Photo. NEW DELHI: On a high after comprehensively winning the penultimate fourth one-day international (ODI), New Zealand, despite losing the series, will hope to end the five-match rubber on a high when they take on India in the final match at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Sunday. With regular skipper Virat Kohli rested for the remainder of the tour, India came in for a harsh reality test in seaming conditions during the fourth ODI in Hamilton, where left-arm quick Trent Boult returned 5/21 to bowl the tourists out for 92, their lowest total in New Zealand. Here are the details of when, where and how you can watch or follow all the action from the 5th ODI between India and New Zealand to be played at Westpac Stadium in Wellington. In India, for all the ball-by-ball updates and live commentary you can keep a tab on TOI Sports' live blog and live updates well before the first ball is bowled. Going into the final ODI, India will be hoping for their openers to once again provide the platform before Kohli's replacement Shubhman Gill, who had a forgettable debut in Hamilton, comes in and showcases his talent with the willow. India's bowling department led by the pace duo of Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have been impressive in the first three wins, while the wrist spin twins -- Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav -- have also troubled the home batsmen on most occasions in the series. On the other hand, the hosts will hope for another commanding performance from the bowling department led by Boult and Tim Southee, while expecting the likes of James Neesham , Lockie Ferguson and Mitchell Santner to exert pressure on the Indians. The responsibility of the batting will once again be shouldered by the veteran Ross Taylor and skipper Kane Williamson , with the explosive Martin Guptill, Colin de Grandhomme and stumper Tom Latham, playing the support role. CLICK TO READ FULL PREVIEW<doc-sep>Coming here and beating NZ at home wasn't going to be easy: Rohit Sharma "Especially after the Hamilton loss, that was a big loss for us the way we lost there. At the toss I said we needed to come together as a team and we did that. Four down, we needed someone to apply, and Rayudu and Vijay Shankar did that. The way Hardik and Kedar played was magnificent. We showed a lot of character. With the ball as well. The wicket got flat at the end, with the dew. At one point it looked like it would be an easy chase. But lot of people put their hands up and got us through. I knew there was some moisture in the pitch. If the series was on the line, I would've batted second. Wasn't easy after losing four wickets at the start. Thought 250 was a very good score on that pitch. Bowlers got crucial breakthroughs at critical times. When you want to win games, you've got to find the right balance. Coming here and beating NZ at home wasn't going to be easy. The achievement we've had today is a great achievement to have," India captain Rohit Sharma said at the post match presentation. READ FULL STORY<doc-sep>India outclassed New Zealand in all the departments to clinch the five-match series 4-1. The series was dominated by bowlers, while the likes of Ambati Rayudu and Hardik Pandya also managed to make statements. Here's how Indian players fared in the series: (Image: Twitter/BCCI) Shikhar Dhawan: Rating: 7, Verdict: Good Matches 5 | Runs 188 | Average 47 After having poor outings in Australia, Dhawan started the series with a bang, scoring 75* and 66 in the first two ODIs. The left-hander batted with an uncharacteristic approach in the first match and was able to spend some quality time in the middle. He looked at his usual best in the second encounter and played a key role in getting India off to a solid start. However, he couldn't contribute much in the last three games. Dhawan was dismissed by Trent Boult on all the four occasions and struggled heavily in the last two ODIs where the tracks had something to offer for the fast bowlers. (Image: AP) Rohit Sharma: Rating: 7, Verdict: Good Matches 5 | Runs 169 | Average 33.80 The right-hander managed two good knocks (87 and 62) in the series and India won both the matches comfortably. Just like Dhawan, Rohit failed to get going in the last two ODIs where the ball swung. He will also be disappointed with being unable to convert those two fifties into centuries. Rohit had to take over the captaincy after Kohli was rested following a win in the third ODI. While India lost the fourth match, Rohit did a fantastic job as a skipper in the final ODI. Both Dhawan and Rohit have been in decent form but India will need them to be consistent if they want to do well in the 2019 World Cup. (Image: Twitter/BCCI) Virat Kohli: Rating: 7.5, Verdict: Very Good Matches 3 | Runs 148 | Average 49.33 Kohli played only in the first three ODIs and that was enough for India to clinch the series. The Indian captain managed scores of 45, 43 and 60 and would have liked to convert one of those into a big one. New Zealand bowlers targeted him with short deliveries and were able to get his wicket in the first two matches. Once the job was done, Kohli was given a well-deserved rest. (AFP) Ambati Rayudu: Rating: 8, Verdict: Very Good Matches 5 | Runs 190 | Average 63.33 There were still some doubts about Rayudu's spot in the Indian team but the 33-year-old silenced all his critics with a match-saving knock of 90 in the final ODI. He played a key role in helping India recover from 18 for 4 to managing 252. With knocks of 47 and 40*, he also contributed in the second and third matches. Rayudu brings stability to the Indian batting order. He might not be a big power hitter but the right-hander has the habit of stepping up in tense situations. He has more or less cemented his spot in the World Cup and India will hope he can keep the good work going. (Twitter/ ICC) Shubman Gill: Rating: 1, Verdict: Very Poor Matches 2 | Runs 16 | Average 8 The exciting 19-year-old cricketer got to feature in the last two ODIs but could only manage scores of 9 and 7. It's actually not fair to judge Gill on the basis of just two performances considering everyone is aware of the talent that he possesses. However, one good or even a decent knock might have pushed his claim a bit for the World Cup. MS Dhoni: Rating: 5.5, Verdict: Average Matches 3 | Runs 49| Average 49 After proving his worth during the Australia tour, Dhoni didn't get much batting-time in this series. He missed out on two games due to slight niggle and didn't get chance to bat in the first ODI. In the second match, he smashed an unbeaten 33-ball 48 but was knocked over for just 1 in the last ODI off a superb inswinger from Boult. In the same match, he effected a street-smart run out during a crucial stage. While his wicketkeeping was as fluent as ever, it was his constant pearls of wisdom to the bowlers and captains that helped India immensely. Dinesh Karthik: Rating: 5, Verdict: Average Matches 2 | Runs 38 | Average 38 Karthik came in as a replacement for Dhoni in those two ODIs and scored a run-a-ball 38 in the third encounter to get India over the line. However, he could have really pushed his claim had he managed to come up with a contribution in the fourth ODI. Karthik is a brilliant finisher but it's Kedar Jadhav's all-round abilities that is keeping him out of the XI. Kedar Jadhav: Rating: 6.5, Verdict: Average Matches 5 | Runs 57 | Wickets 3 Apart from two handy cameos of 22* and 34, Jadhav didn't do much in the batting department. However, it was with the ball in hand where he really made an impact. He provides that much-required balance and the team looks better in his presence. He dismissed Henry Nicholls, Ross Taylor and Kane Williamson who are all top-order batsmen. If Jadhav can keep himself fit, he will be a key member for India in the World Cup. Vijay Shankar: Rating: 6.5, Verdict: Average Matches 3 | Runs 45 | Wickets 0 Vijay finally got to bat in the fifth ODI and scored a handy 45 after India were reduced to 18 for 4. It was his 98-run partnership with Rayudu that set a platform for Jadhav and Pandya. He was effective with the ball but didn't pick up any wicket. Now that Pandya is back, it will be really tough for him to retain his spot in the squad. Twitter/ ICC Hardik Pandya: Rating: 7, Verdict: Good Matches 3 | Runs 61 | Wickets 4 The last few weeks have been rough for Pandya, but once he was called back into the squad, it didn't take him too long to get going. It all started with a superb diving catch in the third ODI in which he also picked up two wickets. He then smoked 22-ball 45, studded with two fours and five sixes, in the last game to give India some momentum in their innings. Pandya looked determined and still has a point to prove, which is a good thing for India. (Image: AP) Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Rating: 7, Verdict: Good Matches 5 | Wickets 7 | Average 24.42 The right-arm pacer picked up wickets in each of the last four games and looked in good rhythm. He troubled Martin Guptill throughout the series and got him out three times. He wasn't really tested in the death overs as New Zealand kept getting bowled out before that phase. (AFP) Mohammed Shami: Rating: 9, Verdict: Very Good Matches 4 | Wickets 9 | Average 15.33 Shami is almost surely going to be India's third seamer in the World Cup unless. Shami continued his good form and created such impact that he was named as the Man of the Series. It won't come as a surprise if Shami actually leapfrogs Bhuvneshwar to become the second pacer in the XI. He picked up wickets at regular intervals with both new and old ball. Shami looks fit and it's nothing but good signs for India. Kuldeep Yadav: Rating: 8, Verdict: Very Good Matches 4 | Wickets 8 | Average 15.62 Kuldeep did what he usually does, that is pick up wickets in the middle overs. The left-arm wrist spinner took four wickets in each of the first two ODIs and was fairly economical throughout the series. He now has five four-wicket hauls outside Asia – same as Anil Kumble among all Indian spinners in ODIs. His partnership with Chahal kept New Zealand batsmen guessing. Having Pandya back will allow India to play both the wrist spinners in the XI. Yuzvendra Chahal: Rating 9, Verdict: Very Good Matches 5 | Wickets 9 | Average 24.33 Chahal has been on a roll ever since registering his career-best haul of 6 for 42 in the final ODI against Australia.<doc-sep>
| India beat New Zealand by 35 runs to win five-match series 4-1 WELLINGTON: India overcame a disastrous start to earn a hard fought 35-run win over New Zealand in the fifth ODI on Sunday to finish the series with a 4-1 scoreline in their favour, proving the heavy loss at Hamilton was an aberration.At 18 for four, India were heading towards another sub-100 total before Ambati Rayudu (90 off 113) and Vijay Shankar (45 off 64) forged a 98-run stand to ensure India ended with a fighting 252.Hardik Pandya's 45 off 22 balls also went a long way in India posting a challenging target and his two wickets later on showed why he is such an important member of the team.New Zealand batsmen, including skipper Kane Williamson (39), squandered their starts in the chase but the home team remained in the contest until Jimmy Neesham (44 off 32) was dismissed in the 37th over.His freak run out, which was affected by the ever so sharp Mahendra Singh Dhoni from behind the stumps, came after lbw appeal was turned down. New Zealand eventually ended with 217 in 44.1 overs despite Matt Henry's unbeaten 17 off 9 in the final overs.Leggie Yuzvendra Chahal took three timely wickets for India, conceding just 41 runs in 10 overs.Irrespective of the game's outcome, Rayudu played one of the most significant knocks of his career and made a compelling claim for a World Cup spot.At the toss, skipper Rohit Sharma called the eight wicket loss in the previous game 'humiliating' and embraced the challenge of batting on a testing surface by opting to bat.With top-four falling cheaply, it looked Rohit's brave call backfired but Rayudu and Shankar produced an innings-reviving stand under immense pressure.Pacer Henry was the standout bowler for the hosts, taking four wickets for 35 runs while Trent Boult picked up three for 39.After being bowled out for a paltry 92 in the fourth ODI, India had a point to prove.The visiting team made three changes in the playing eleven. A fit again Dhoni was back in the team in place of Dinesh Karthik while Mohammad Shami and Shankar replaced Khaleel Ahmed and Kuldeep Yadav. The chinaman bowler was rested from the game.The ball swung at the Westpac Stadium, like it did at Hamilton, and troubled the Indian batsmen, including the experienced opening pair of Rohit and Shikhar Dhawan.Boult, who took five wickets on Thursday, and Henry swung the ball at express pace and shared two wickets each to leave India reeling at 18 for four in seven overs.It was a combination of top-class fast bowling and questionable shot selection that led to the top-order failure. Rohit (2) was outdone by a beauty from Henry, the one that moved away from the middle stump line to dislodge the off-stump.Dhoni (1), playing Sunday's match after the missing the last two games due to injury, was bowled by Boult, off a peach of a delivery that swung back sharp and late to take the Indian wicketkeeper's off-stump.On the other hand, Dhawan (6) slashed one hard to be caught at third man while the young Shubman Gill (7), getting his second game of the series, scooped a simple catch to the cover fielder.Just when India looked down in the dumps, Rayudu and and Shankar showed admirable fight to weather the storm and lead India's recovery. Initially in the partnership, Shankar looked more comfortable while Rayudu focused on blocking.The Tamil Nadu allrounder was sent ahead of Kedar Jadhav at number six, indicating the team management's faith in his abilities. It was unfortunate for Shankar to miss out on a well-deserved fifty as he got run out after a mix-up with Rayudu.Rayudu at the other end began to play his strokes and hammered Colin de Grandhomme for two consecutive boundaries to bring up his 10th ODI fifty. A little later, he smashed Colin Munro for successive sixes before he perished while trying to hit another one out of the park. Rayudu's crucial knock comprised eight fours and four sixes.Pandya then took the centrestage after Rayudu's fall and once again showed what he brings to the table late the innings.Pandya's brute power was on full display when he whacked leggie Todd Astle for three sixes in as many balls. The all-rounder did not even spare the in-form Boult, pulling him over mid-wicket for another maximum. His cameo included two fours and five sixes.