LIVE Ind vs NZ 5th ODI: Series win can be MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli’s Diwali gift to fans

New Zealand aim to upset India and clinch the series in Vizag.

Vizag

: With the series tied at 2-2, India and New Zealand are set for a thrilling encounter in the series-deciding fifth ODI at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Vizag on Saturday.

While the Indian side are hoping to tame the Kiwis, the Kane Williamson-led unit is in with a chance to seal their first eve ODI series win on the Indian soil.

Although Indian batsmen have had a tough time in the series, MS Dhoni can take a relief in the fact that his bowlers have stood up and delivered every time. However, for India to win the final ODI ahead of the five-match Test series against England, the batting line-up must come to the party and not remain heavily dependent on the star batsman Virat Kohli.

For New Zealand, while the likes of Tom Latham and Kane Williamson have been saviours, the pacer bowlers have been the unsung heroes. The trio of Tim Southee, Trent Boult and Matt Henry have done a fine job.

While it won’t be a be all and end all series for either of the sides or their captains, they will be itching to grab the bragging rights.