Wellington, Feb 2:
Pushed out of their comfort zone by some incisive swing bowling in challenging conditions, a jolted India will gain confidence from Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s return as they aim to finish the five-match series against New Zealand on a high.
India’s most experienced ODI player was out with hamstring injury during last two matches and his return couldn’t have been timed better after their inexplicable collapse for 92 in Hamilton.
A 4-1 margin will look much better than 3-2 but it will be easier said than done at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington.
The windy conditions here could just be the shot that Trent Boult would need as he again marks his run-up.
And that’s where Dhoni’s presence will be a factor in that middle order which still isn’t rock solid if skipper Virat Kohli isn’t around.
Assistant coach Sanjay Bangar confirmed that Dhoni is fit and available for the game.
“Yes, he is fit and will be playing the fifth ODI,” Bangar told reporters on the eve of the game.(PTI)
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