New Zealand won 5th ODI by 8 Wick | India won Series by 3-1

New Zealand beat India by 8 wickets in the 5th and final ODI to take some pride as they already lost the 5 match series by 3-1 on Saturday, 14th March, 2009 at Auckland. India bowled out on 149 in 36.3 overs and New Zealand easily reached the target in 23.2 overs.


India won the toss and elected to bat first and played poorly as every one throwing their wicket and ll out on 149 runs in 36.3 overs of the 43 over match due to late start.

New Zealand reached the target with 151/2 in 23.2 overs thanks to fine hitting by Jesse Ryder and Guptill scored 63 off 49 balls with 6 fours and 4 sixes and 57 not out off 50 balls respectively.

Match Summary:

India - 149 all out in 36.3 overs.

New Zealand - 151/2 in 23.2 overs.

Toss - India, who chose to bat first .

Result - New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 118 balls remaining).

Man of The Match -Jesse Ryder (New Zealand).

Man of The Series - Virendar Sehwag (India).

Series - India won the 5-match series 3-1.