New Delhi, Nov. 15 -- Just before the start of the fifth ODI against India, New Zealand sounded confident to deliver with the new ball if its handed to him. A few hours later, the 29-year-old right-arm pacer kept his promise in a big way with the wickets of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to give the hosts a fantastic start in the series-decider at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

In his first six ODIs prior to the ongoing India vs New Zealand fifth game, Fisher shared the new ball only once against West Indies in July earlier this year. On Sunday, Fisher kept his captain Mitchell Santner and the team management's faith with the new ball, putting India on the backfoot.

Fisher drew the first blood on Sunday in the sixth over, and banged a l...