All eyes on Taylor
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor ran freely while completing some fitness drills on Friday, with the team to make a decision on his availability for Saturday's series-deciding fifth one-day match against England just before the start of the game.
The 34-year-old produced a match-winning unbeaten 181 in the fourth one-day international on Wednesday, despite having aggravated a thigh injury and suffering cramps that restricted his movement and forced him to limp singles in the successful run chase.
Taylor, who had his left leg heavily strapped, however did not seem to be hampered as he completed a series of drills on Hagley Oval on Friday and a team spokesman told reporters the final decision would be made just before the toss on Saturday.
The batsman's inclusion for the Christchurch match would be a massive boost for New Zealand.
If New Zealand win the series they would end their limited overs programme this summer having won 11 of their 13 games.
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