New Zealand Opt to Bowl First in Fifth ODI Against India

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the fifth and final ODI. Meanwhile, the hosts made strategic changes by bringing in Tickner and Duffy while resting other seamers to focus on upcoming Test preparations. For India, Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur returned to the starting lineup. This match serves as the final chance for both teams to fine-tune their squads before transitioning to the longer format.