Jacob Duffy and Mitchell Santner took three wickets each as New Zealand bowled India out for 209 in the fifth and deciding one-day international at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Sunday, 15 November 2026.
Duffy, leading the New Zealand attack in the absence of Matt Henry, finished with 3 for 60 in 8.1 overs. He struck early to remove Ruturaj Gaikwad, caught behind, as India lost three wickets inside the first powerplay, and he returned at the end to finish the innings, bowling Arshdeep Singh with a slower ball that disturbed the stumps.
Santner, captaining New Zealand, was just as effective. The left-arm spinner bowled his full 10 overs for 3 for 47, including a maiden, and kept India's batters from building any momentum through the middle overs. His spell, combined with Duffy's pace at the other end, meant India never recovered from their poor start.
Matthew Fisher supported the pair with 2 for 28 in seven overs, removing both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli cheaply, while Michael Bracewell broke the most threatening partnership of the innings by having Axar Patel caught at mid-wicket for 46. Blair Tickner also struck, drawing captain Shreyas Iyer into a pull that was caught at mid-on for 22.
The six wickets shared by Duffy and Santner told the story of the innings. India lost wickets in clusters: three in the powerplay, two more by the halfway stage, and then their last five wickets for 43 runs. No Indian batter reached a half-century, with Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan both stopping on 46.
Duffy's performance was especially important for New Zealand because Henry, who had taken 6 for 27 in the fourth ODI, was unavailable for the decider after leaving the squad to prepare for the Test series, along with Kyle Jamieson. Duffy stepped into the senior seamer's role and delivered the decisive final blow of the innings.
Santner's contribution underlined why he is trusted as captain. His three wickets came at a crucial stage of the match, and his economy kept the pressure on while the seamers attacked from the other end. Between them, Duffy and Santner bowled 18.1 overs, took six wickets and conceded 107 runs.
With India bowled out for 209, New Zealand need 210 runs to win the decider and level the five-match series 2-2. India lead the series 2-1.
Key Questions
What were Jacob Duffy's bowling figures in the 5th ODI? Jacob Duffy took 3 wickets for 60 runs in 8.1 overs, including the final wicket of Arshdeep Singh, as India were bowled out for 209.
What were Mitchell Santner's bowling figures in the 5th ODI? New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner took 3 wickets for 47 runs in 10 overs, including one maiden over.
Who else took wickets for New Zealand in the 5th ODI? Matthew Fisher took 2 for 28, removing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, while Michael Bracewell dismissed Axar Patel and Blair Tickner dismissed Shreyas Iyer.
Why was Matt Henry not playing in the 5th ODI? Matt Henry left the one-day squad before the decider to prepare for the two-Test series starting on 19 November. Kyle Jamieson also left for Test preparations.