With the Indore surface primed for another run-fest in the final ODI between India and New Zealand, all signs point to a thrilling showdown on Sunday .

Ajinkya Rahane spoke to office-bearers of the Mumbai Cricket Association, informing them about his decision. He had also skipped the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

With the Indian team well-prepared and playing on home soil, Harbhajan believes it has a strong chance to secure a second consecutive World Cup title.

Kohli is in the middle of an incredible purple patch - scoring 74 not out, 135, 102, 65 not out and 93 in his last five innings in the 50-over format.

A well-rounded India is expected to storm into the Super Six stage, where sterner tests await. But with a transition looming for the senior Indian team across formats, there will be more than fleeting rivalries at stake.

IND vs NZ 2nd ODI: Check the scorecard from the second ODI between India and New Zealand, which was played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday.

Sportstar understands that Washington is expected to take around a fortnight to recover from the injury sustained while fielding.

Rana played a vital role in India’s four-wicket victory in the opening ODI against New Zealand, taking a couple of wickets at the top to derail the Kiwis’ progress and chipped in with a vital 29 off 23 late in the chase.