Mount Maunganui, Nov. 14 -- India will look to put their batting collapse behind them and secure a series victory when they take on New Zealand in the fifth and final ODI at Mount Maunganui on Sunday, with their top-order batters facing a crucial examination against the hosts' formidable pace attack.

India lead the five-match series 2-1 after winning the first two ODIs, while the third match was washed out due to rain. However, the visitors suffered a crushing 244-run defeat in the fourth ODI on Friday, being bowled out for just 89 while chasing a target of 334.

The result exposed India's struggles against the moving ball and raised questions about their ability to negotiate pace-friendly conditions, particularly with the 2027 ODI World...