The Bay Oval pitch for the 5th ODI should suit batting, with a first-innings average of 238, though bowling first has a slightly better record here. Sunday, November 15, 2026 is forecast to be mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain, 85% humidity and a 13 km/h wind, so the match should go ahead, though a short interruption is possible.
India lead the five-match series 2-1 after winning the first two ODIs, with the 3rd ODI abandoned due to rain. New Zealand then beat India by 244 runs in the 4th ODI, with Will Young scoring 125 and Matt Henry taking six wickets. India have already ensured they cannot lose the series, while the hosts want to force a 2-2 draw.
Shreyas Iyer leads India in this match, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the squad. Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand. The match starts at 3:00 PM local time (7:30 AM IST). In India, live streaming is on SonyLIV and the TV broadcast is on Sony Sports Network.
Bay Oval Pitch Report for NZ vs IND 5th ODI
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Good for batting, with scores dropping in the chase |
| Par first-innings score | Around 238 (venue average: 238) |
| Fast bowlers | New ball in the powerplay |
| Spinners | Can help control the middle overs |
| Dew and moisture | Humidity is 85% and the sky is mostly cloudy, so some moisture is possible, though only a 20% chance of rain is forecast |
| Toss advantage | Bowling first has won 17 ODIs here and batting first 16 |
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Phase-by-Phase Pitch Behaviour
| Phase | How the Pitch Is Likely to Play |
|---|---|
| Powerplay (1 to 10) | Early wickets can swing the game. India have Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Auqib Nabi and Yash Thakur, while New Zealand have Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Blair Tickner and Brett Randell |
| Middle overs (11 to 40) | Spin can control the scoring. India have Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, and New Zealand have Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell |
| Death overs (41 to 50) | Scoring should rise. The highest total here is 371/7 by New Zealand against Sri Lanka |
| Second innings | The average is 211, and the highest chase is 300/5 in 47.1 overs by New Zealand against India |
How the Pitch Plays at Bay Oval
Details on the soil, bounce and grass cover have not been confirmed. The venue stats show 33 ODIs, with 16 won batting first and 17 won bowling first. Scores drop in the chase, from an average of 238 in the first innings to 211 in the second.
The 4th ODI showed how the surface can behave. It was the first successful defence of a total in the last five day-night ODIs at Bay Oval, and India were bundled out for 89, though the pitch also did its share with the new balls in the afternoon.
The highest total here is 371/7 in 50 overs by New Zealand against Sri Lanka. The highest chase is 300/5 in 47.1 overs by New Zealand against India, which shows that big targets can be chased on this ground. The lowest total is now 89/10 in 26.4 overs by India against New Zealand, set in the 4th ODI. The lowest score defended is 140/9 in 50 overs by West Indies Women against Bangladesh Women.
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Soaunganui Weather Forecast for NZ vs IND 5th ODI
| Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Mostly cloudy |
| Temperature | High of 19°C, low of 17°C |
| Rain chance | 20% |
| Humidity | 85% |
| Wind | 13 km/h |
Rain is unlikely to stop the match, but the 20% chance means a short interruption cannot be ruled out. The temperature is around 19°C through the afternoon. The cloud cover and humidity could help the new ball move early on, and the 13 km/h wind is lighter than it was for the 4th ODI, so it should have less effect on high shots and catches.
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Bay Oval ODI Records and Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 33 |
| Won batting first | 16 |
| Won bowling first | 17 |
| Average first-innings score | 238 |
| Average second-innings score | 211 |
| Highest total | 371/7 (50 overs) by New Zealand vs Sri Lanka |
| Lowest total | 89/10 (26.4 overs) by India vs New Zealand |
| Highest score chased | 300/5 (47.1 overs) by New Zealand vs India |
| Lowest score defended | 140/9 (50 overs) by West Indies Women vs Bangladesh Women |
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NZ vs IND ODI Head-to-Head
| Matches | India Won | New Zealand Won | Tie or No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | 65 | 53 | 9 |
What Should the Captains Do at Bay Oval?
Bowl first if the toss is won, though the margin is thin. Bowling first has won 17 of 33 ODIs here, and the average score drops from 238 in the first innings to 211 in the second. With a 20% chance of rain, a revised target is possible, which also favours chasing. Use the new ball well in the powerplay, because the cloud cover and humidity can help it move and early wickets put the batting side under pressure. Use spin in the middle overs to slow the scoring, as both sides have quality spinners in Santner, Bracewell, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. The 4th ODI is a reminder that a big total can still be defended on this ground, so the side batting first should not panic if early wickets fall.
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