IND vs NZ 5th T20I: Playing XI, Head-to-Head, Weather Forecast, Pitch Report & Live Streaming Details

India and New Zealand are going to play the 5th and final T20I match of this series on January 31, 2026, at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. India has already won the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, and they are currently leading the series by 3-1. Both teams are likely to make some changes in their Playing XI to test combinations in the 5th T20I.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to start from February 07, 2026, and both teams are looking quite good; however, India needs to focus on their bowling department to win crucial matches. On the other hand, New Zealand need to focus on their batting department as players aren’t performing consistently for the team.

It’s going to be an interesting game between India and New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram. We can expect another 200+ score game as the conditions are quite favourable for batters. Team India is likely to go for some changes in the 5th T20I, Shreyas Iyer might get chances in the Playing XI, while the bowling department is likely to be the same.

IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Records in T20Is:

IND vs NZ 5th T20I Probable Playing XI:

Greenfield Stadium Pitch Report:

Greenfield Stadium is widely known for its flat and batting-friendly wicket; however, bowlers might get some help in the starting overs, but overall, it’s going to be a high-scoring game between India and New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram. Dew is expected in the second inning, so the winning team is likely to field first, and if we look at past records, their chances of winning are also quite high.

Greenfield Stadium T20I Stats:

Greenfield Stadium Thiruvananthapuram Weather Forecast:

Image Credit: WorldWeatherOnline.com

Image Credit: WorldWeatherOnline.com

Who will win IND vs NZ 5th T20I?

India has played dominating cricket so far in this series, while New Zealand outsmarted them in the 4th T20I, but India wasn’t playing with their proper Playing XI in that match. But, this victory against India will boost New Zealand’s confidence, and they might defeat them in the 5th T20I as well and end the series 3-2.

If we look at past records & stats, India is going to defeat New Zealand, but if they go with the same approach as the 4th T20I, then New Zealand will have the upper hand, and they will defeat India for sure.

India’s T20I Squad for IND vs NZ 2026:

Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi.

New Zealand’s T20I Squad for IND vs NZ 2026:

Mitchell Santner (Captain), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Ish Sodhi, Adam Milne.

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