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Bay Oval Pitch Report, Mount Maunganui Weather Report For IND vs NZ 5th ODI, 2026



Bay Oval Stadium - (Source: X)Bay Oval Stadium - (Source: X)

On Sunday, November 15, India and New Zealand will lock horns for the fifth and final ODI of the series. The Kiwis have a chance to level the series because they trail 1-2. Notably, India won the first two matches, but the Blackcaps registered a thumping win over India in the 4th ODI..

In the last match, which was also played at Bay Oval in Mount Maunanui, India suffered their 2nd biggest defeat in ODI history. Chasing a big target of 333 runs, the Men in Blue collapsed for just 89 runs, resulting in a 244-run win for the Kiwis.

Since Bay Oval is all set to host another match within a couple of days, the fans are curious about how the pitch will behave. Therefore, this article will shed light on Bay Oval Pitch Report, Mount Maunganui Weather Report For India vs New Zealand 5th ODI, 2026. 

Bay Oval Pitch Report for IND vs NZ 5th ODI, 2026

Criterion
Data
Matches played
14
Matches won by team batting 1st
7
Matches won by team batting 2nd
7
Tied/NR
0/0
Average 1st innings score
272.6
Average 2nd innings score
234.7
Average run rate
5.66

[Bay Oval ODI record]

The surface at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui is generally considered a good batting wicket, offering decent bounce and carry for batters to play their shots freely once they get settled. 

Seamers will have a good assistance here as seen in the 4th ODI. Most importantly, wobble seam is a great weapon at this venue. There will be no assistance for spinners.

Further, toss won't make much impact at this venue because both teams batting first and second have won 7 matches each. Nonetheless, India and New Zealand will look to bat first at this venue because chase won't be easy.

Bay Oval Weather Report for IND vs NZ 5th ODI, 2026

Criterion
Details
Temperature21 degrees
Wind
NE 9 km/h
Probability of Precipitation
40%
Cloud Cover
81%

As per Accuweather, conditions are not looking good for Sunday. The temperature will range around 21°C but the cloud cover will be 81%. Further, there is a rain threat and 40% chance of rain.

Luckily, it will be passing showers and only 30-40 minutes of rain is expected on Sunday. Nonetheless, rain will halt play. 

Conclusion

Toss won't make much of a difference at this venue but because of rain-like conditions, both India and New Zealand will look to bat first. The fans should expect a high-scoring game where 300 should be a par total.