T20 World Cup 2026 will start on 7th February. Before that, India will play its last bilateral T20 match against New Zealand on January 31 at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The home team won the series by winning three consecutive matches before the fourth and fifth matches.
New Zealand made their presence felt during the fourth match, when they emerged victorious, outclassing Team India in all departments. Ahead of this important event, the fifth encounter of the 5-match T20I competition is important for both the teams as neither would want to start their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign after losing the game.
This article will cover IND vs NZ 5th T20I match prediction, toss information, expected score, leading batsman and bowler picks and analysis of which team is likely to win during New Zealand tour of India 2026.
IND vs NZ Match Prediction: Who will win the 5th T20I?
Match Details:
Match: India vs New Zealand 5th T20 match
Series: New Zealand tour of India 2026
Date: 31 January
Time: 7:00 pm local
Venue: Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
India vs New Zealand match prediction, head-to-head record:
According to all-time statistics and latest figures, Team India looks better than New Zealand even after the fourth T20. Before the fourth match, the balance was completely tilted towards the host team. But last night the Kiwis proved that they are here to show their potential. Statistics would say that India can win the upcoming match, but New Zealand will come on the field with a proper blueprint. In India, these two teams have faced each other for 15 T20Is, where India has the lead with 10 wins, while New Zealand has claimed only 5 wins so far.
Pitch Report and Terms:
A great contest between bat and ball can be seen on the pitch of Greenfield Stadium. High scoring matches are possible on this ground. It is worth remembering that in the past, bowlers too had experienced some memorable moments at this venue. 249 runs is the highest score ever in an innings at this venue, and the lowest score in Twenty20 is 71 runs.
India vs New Zealand Weather Report:
The match will take place under clear skies. There is no possibility of rain yet. On January 31, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 33°C and minimum 22°C.
India vs New Zealand match prediction, probable XI:
India: Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah.
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Tim Seifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy.
Toss Effect:
The nature of the pitch may dictate the importance of the toss, as the batsmen and bowlers of both teams may get a chance to shine. Keeping dew in mind, the captain prefers to bowl first.
Form and Fitness:
Tilak Verma is out of the series. Iyer is with the team in place of Verma. No further updates on the injury.
Score Prediction:
An exciting match is possible. A score between 190 and 210 could make for an exciting contest.
India vs New Zealand: Players’ performance predictions
India: Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravi Bishnoi.
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi and Daryl Mitchell.
India vs New Zealand: Prediction of best batsman
Who will score the most runs for India in the match?
Abhishek Sharma or Suryakumar Yadav.
Who will score the most runs for New Zealand in the match?
Devon Conway or Daryl Mitchell.
India vs New Zealand: Best Bowler Prediction
Who will take the most wickets for India in the match?
Jasprit Bumrah or Harshit Rana.
Who will take the most wickets for New Zealand in the match?
Ishan Sodhi or Matt Henry.
Conclusion: Who will win IND vs NZ 5th T20I?
This could be a 50-50 contest. India will have a better chance of winning the match.
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