New Zealand tour to India, 5th T20I: IND vs NZ, Probable Playing 11, Where To Watch, Live Streaming Details
India face New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I at Thiruvananthapuram. With the series already decided, the hosts aim to finish 4-1, while New Zealand look to carry confidence forward into the T20 World Cup 2026
India and New Zealand are set to face off for the final time in the five-match T20I series, with the fifth encounter scheduled for Saturday, January 31, at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. With India already securing the series 3-1, the hosts will aim to end the assignment on a high. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side dominated the opening three matches in Nagpur, Raipur, and Guwahati, showcasing superior all-round performances before suffering a rare setback in the fourth game.
In Visakhapatnam, India struggled to maintain cohesion and were comprehensively beaten by 50 runs, allowing New Zealand to register their first win of the series. The visitors, led by Mitchell Santner, finally displayed collective effort and resilience, which will boost their morale. Heading into the series finale, New Zealand will look to build on that momentum and gain valuable confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, while India target a convincing 4-1 series triumph.
IND vs NZ, 5th T20I: Live Streaming Details
| Match | India vs New Zealand, 5th T20I, New Zealand tour of India 2026 |
|---|---|
| Date and Time (IST) | Saturday, January 31, 7:00 PM |
| Venue | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | JioStar Network Channels & JioHotstar (App & Website) |
IND vs NZ, 5th T20I: Probable Playing XI
India
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, and Varun Chakravarthy
New Zealand
Tim Seifert (WK), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (C), Jimmy Neesham, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi
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