Opting to bat, India lost both its openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan early as the Men in Blue face New Zealand in the fifth and final ODI Westpac Stadium, Wellington on Sunday.

IND vs NZ, 5th ODI: Early wickets rattle India, are 18/3 after 9 overs

Sachin Tendulkar has no hesitation in terming India as favourites going into the World Cup but what makes him happier is the team's ability to be competitive "in any part of the world and on any surface".

Indian team competitive in any part of world and on any surface: Sachin Tendulkar

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

Indian bowlers rattled New Zealand batsmen to dominate the fifth and final ODI on Sunday. Kedar Jadhav bowled a low delivery which made skipper Kane Williamson hit a big shot but ended being caught by Shikhar Dhawan before the boundary line.

IND vs NZ, 5th ODI: Neesham run-out by Dhoni, India 3 wickets away from victory

Indian bowlers rattled New Zealand batsmen to dominate the fifth and final ODI on Sunday. Pacer Mohammed Shami provided India with the breakthrough in the fourth over to dismiss opener Henry Nicholls as the hosts chase a target of 253 runs.

5th ODI: Shami, Pandya dominate New Zealand batsmen; are 104/3 after 25 overs

Pushed out of their comfort zone by some incisive swing bowling in challenging conditions, a jolted India will gain confidence from Mahendra Singh Dhoni's return as they aim to finish the five-match series against New Zealand on a high.

India vs New Zealand, 5th ODI: Dhoni boost for India seeking an improved batting show

Former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has regained full fitness and will play the fifth and final ODI against New Zealand, India's assistant coach Sanjay Bangar confirmed on Saturday.

India vs New Zealand: MS Dhoni declared fit for fifth ODI

Mithali Raj, captain of Indian women's cricket team has added another record to an already glittering career as she became the female cricketer to play 200 One-Day Internationals when she led her team out for the third ODI against New Zealand February 1.

Mithali Raj becomes first female to play 200 ODIs

Indian skipper Virat Kohli was granted rest for the remaining two ODIs and three T20I after India won the third ODI also and clinched the five-match series. Now, in 4th ODI, India was bundled out for mere 92 runs and lost the game as the top batting order failed to score any runs and kept on losing wickets at regular intervals.

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli 'rests' as India bundle out for 92, lose 4th ODI to New Zealand

New Zealand chased down India's 93 runs target in just 14.4 overs to defeat India by eight wickets in the fourth ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Thursday. Henry Nicholls and Ross Taylor remained unbeaten and made 30 and 37 respectively to register their first win in the five-match series.

IND vs NZ, 4th ODI: New Zealand beat India by 8 wickets, chase down target in 14.4 overs

New Zealand dismissed India's top five players in quick succession to dominate the fourth ODI on Thursday. With just 13 overs into the game, India has already lost six wickets and have made just 35 runs.

4th ODI: India lose six wickets for 35 runs after 13 overs

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and invited India to bat first in the fourth ODI on Thursday. After six overs, India's score stood at 21 for loss of one wicket.

4th ODI: Dhawan, Rohit depart early; India 23/2 after eight overs

India's stand-in captain Rohit Sharma Thursday said the performance against New Zealand in the fourth ODI was one of the worst performances with the bat. Electing to field, Kiwi pacer Trent Boult displayed a phenomenal spell of bowling and clinched five wickets while Colin de Grandhomme's disciplined bowling wreaked havoc in India's batting line-up to bowl them out for mere 92.

IND vs NZ: One of our worst performances with the bat, says Rohit after losing 4th ODI

New Zealand picked two uncapped players in all-rounder Daryl Mitchell and pacer Blair Tickner for the three-match T20 International series against India starting February 6 here.

New Zealand induct two rookies in team for T20I series against India

India defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the third ODI of their ongoing five-match series and took an unassailable 3-0 lead at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Monday.

4th ODI: India eye biggest series win on New Zealand soil

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

Opener Smriti Mandhana led the chase for India with familiar panache after a feisty bowling performance that steered the side to a series-clinching eight-wicket triumph over New Zealand Women in the second one-dayer here Tuesday.

Smriti Mandhana stars again as India beat New Zealand in 2nd ODI, clinch series

US-Bangla plane crash that killed 51 was caused by pilot smoking in cockpit The US-Bangla airline Bombardier UBG-211 crash that occurred in March last year took place as the pilot who was in charge of the flight had smoked inside the cockpit despite restrictions, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

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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

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

India captain Virat Kohli, known for his fitness and strict training, dropped an easy catch of a New Zealand player Ish Sodhi in the third One-Day International on Monday.

Even Virat Kohli drops catch, Twitterati can't believe it

Virat Kohli bowed out of the New Zealand tour with India in an unbeatable position after they won the third one-day international by seven wickets in Mount Maunganui on Monday.

India beat New Zealand in 3rd ODI, seal series

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

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