Ambati Rayadu's patient 90 and Hardik Pandya's 45-run cameo powered India to a decent 252 total against New Zealand in the fifth and final ODI at the Westpac Stadium, Wellington on Saturday.

IND vs NZ, 5th ODI: Rayudu's 90, Pandya blitz lifts India to 252

India's bowlers rattled New Zealand's batsmen to win the fifth and final ODI by 35 runs at the Westpac Stadium, Wellington. That also meant they won the ODI series 4-1, having lost the fourth ODI at Hamilton by eight wickets.

5th ODI: India beat New Zealand by 35 runs, win series 4-1

India were all out for mere 92 runs by New Zealand bowlers in the fourth ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Thursday. The Lower batting order played a better game than the top players as they saved India's pride by taking them past their lowest ever total of 54 runs at Sharjah in 2000.

IND vs NZ, 4th ODI: India all-out for 92 runs, Chahal top-scores with 18

Lower batting order saved India's pride by taking them past their lowest ever total of 54 runs at Sharjah in 2000. Hardik Pandya's 16 runs helped India score 55 runs after 20 overs.

4th ODI: Hardik Pandya's 16 helps India scrape past 54, their lowest ODI total

Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar was impressed by Hardik Pandya's contribution in the third One-Day International against New Zealand. He said that Pandya's presence covers all bases for the side.

Hardik Pandya's presence ensures all bases are covered: Sunil Gavaskar

New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first in the third One-Day International (ODI) against India at Mount Maunganui's Bay Oval on Monday. After winning the toss, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said his team would hopefully benefit (from the pitch) in the first hour.

IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Hardik Pandya back in playing XI, Kiwis choose to bat first

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India captain Virat Kohli on Monday hoped all-rounder Hardik Pandya will come out a "better cricketer" and scale new heights after making a promising return from the suspension that followed his sexist remarks on a TV show.

Controversy can help Hardik Pandya scale new heights in career: Virat Kohli

Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Monday praised all-rounder Hardik Pandya for displaying a spectaucular performance against New Zealand in the third ODI, which the 'Men in Blue' won by seven wickets.

'Good' to have Hardik Pandya back, provides 'balance to team', says Kohli after 3rd ODI win

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya took a stunning two-handed catch to dismiss New Zealand's skipper Kane Williamson in the third One-Day International of a five-match series at Mount Maunganui, Bay Oval.

Watch: Hardik Pandya goes airborne, takes stunning catch to dismiss Kane Williamson

Indian cricket team's New Zealand tour has appeared to be a one-way contest. The spin attack in skipper Virat Kohli’s arsenal has made the Kiwis batting line-up appear feeble and weak.

IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli & Co. aim to seal series

All-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to join India's touring squad in New Zealand after his suspension over sexist comments on a TV show was lifted by the country's cricket board.

Hardik Pandya to join India team in New Zealand after suspension lifted

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Provisional suspensions on Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul have been lifted with immediate effect pending the appointment and adjudication of allegations by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Ombudsman.

Provisional suspensions on Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul revoked by CoA; probe pending

In what many will call Karan Johar’s late realisation, the filmmaker has now apologised for the controversial ‘Koffee With Karan’ episode starring cricketers Hardik Pandya and K L Rahul.

Karan Johar apologises for Hardik Pandya's 'Koffee With Karan' episode: I feel responsible as it was my show

India captain Virat Kohli on Tuesday stressed on the importance of all-rounder Hardik Pandya's presence in the ODI side in order to get the ideal bowling combination for the World Cup.

IND vs NZ: Hardik Pandya's absence forces us into playing three seamers, says Virat Kohli

When the outspoken Sreesanth says Karan Johar should also take the blame for the disastrous aftermath of Hardik Pandya's declarations on Koffee With Karan he is not off the mark.

Karan Johar is as much to blame for Hardik Pandya-KL Rahul controversy

BCCI acting President CK Khanna Saturday urged the Committee of Administrators (CoA) to lift the suspension on Hardik Pandya and K L Rahul for their much-criticised sexist remarks and refused to convene a Special General Meeting on the matter.

Let Pandya, Rahul play while inquiry is on: BCCI president urges CoA

The Supreme Court Thursday took note of a plea of the Committee of Administrators (CoA) seeking urgent appointment of an ombudsman in the BCCI to decide on the fate of Team India members Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul, who have been suspended pending inquiry over their "insensitive" remarks against women.

CoA asks SC to appoint ombudsman to decide fate of Pandya, Rahul

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly Thursday said "we should move on" from the controversy surrounding Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul's sexist comments because he is sure the two will learn from it and become better persons.

People make mistakes, let's move on: Sourav Ganguly on Pandya-Rahul comments row

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended Hardik Pandya and batsman Lokesh Rahul from all formats of cricket over sexist comments made on a TV show.

Hardik has not left the house, not taking any calls: Father

City-based Khar Gymkhana has revoked all-rounder Hardik Pandya's honorary membership of the club. The cricketer, along with opener KL Rahul, was earlier suspended pending an inquiry by the BCCI for making sexist comments on a television show.

Hardik Pandya loses Mumbai's Khar Gymkhana membership over his sexist comments on TV show

Appealing that another chance be given to Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul, who have drawn flak for their outrage-evoking comments on women during a chat show, renowned umpire Simon Taufel Monday said that "we all make mistakes".

Give Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul another chance, appeals umpire Simon Taufel

Suspended cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul Monday tendered "unconditional" apologies for their sexist comments during a TV chat show amid CoA chief Vinod Rai saying that the BCCI should correct the two players, not end their careers.

Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul tender unconditional apology for sexist remarks

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IND vs NZ, 5th ODI: Rayudu's 90, Pandya blitz lifts India to 252

5th ODI: India beat New Zealand by 35 runs, win series 4-1

IND vs NZ, 4th ODI: India all-out for 92 runs, Chahal top-scores with 18

4th ODI: Hardik Pandya's 16 helps India scrape past 54, their lowest ODI total

Hardik Pandya's presence ensures all bases are covered: Sunil Gavaskar

IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Hardik Pandya back in playing XI, Kiwis choose to bat first

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Controversy can help Hardik Pandya scale new heights in career: Virat Kohli

'Good' to have Hardik Pandya back, provides 'balance to team', says Kohli after 3rd ODI win

Watch: Hardik Pandya goes airborne, takes stunning catch to dismiss Kane Williamson

IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli & Co. aim to seal series

Hardik Pandya to join India team in New Zealand after suspension lifted

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Provisional suspensions on Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul revoked by CoA; probe pending

Karan Johar apologises for Hardik Pandya's 'Koffee With Karan' episode: I feel responsible as it was my show

IND vs NZ: Hardik Pandya's absence forces us into playing three seamers, says Virat Kohli

Karan Johar is as much to blame for Hardik Pandya-KL Rahul controversy

Let Pandya, Rahul play while inquiry is on: BCCI president urges CoA

CoA asks SC to appoint ombudsman to decide fate of Pandya, Rahul

People make mistakes, let's move on: Sourav Ganguly on Pandya-Rahul comments row

Hardik has not left the house, not taking any calls: Father

Hardik Pandya loses Mumbai's Khar Gymkhana membership over his sexist comments on TV show

Give Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul another chance, appeals umpire Simon Taufel

Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul tender unconditional apology for sexist remarks