NZ vs IND Dream11 Prediction — 5th ODI Best Team, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

NZ vs IND Match Details — 5th ODI

The series decider between New Zealand and India will take place on November 15 at 7:30 a.m. IST at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. India leads the 5-match series 2-1, but New Zealand enters with momentum following a crushing 244-run victory in the fourth ODI. India is chasing a first away ODI series victory under Gautam Gambhir.

The series was influenced by rain and seam movement. India won the inaugural ODI at Eden Park by five wickets on DLS after bowling New Zealand out for 185. Arshdeep Singh took 4/70, while Virat Kohli scored 74 off 51 balls in the chase. India won the second ODI in Wellington by four runs on DLS. The 4th ODI at this venue went completely New Zealand's way. Will Young hammered 125 off 108 balls as the hosts scored 333. Matt Henry then took 6/27, comprising Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer, for ducks in the first over, reducing India to 89 all out. Shreyas Iyer leads the team in the final two ODIs.

Also Read: NZ vs IND Match Prediction — Who Will Win 5th ODI?

NZ vs IND Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: India tour of New Zealand 2026
• Match: NZ vs IND (5th ODI)
• Date: 15th November 2026
• Match Start Time: 07:30 AM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs IND Weather Report — Mount Maunganui Conditions

• Temperature: 19–22°C
• Rain Chances:40–50%
• Humidity: 80% 

Recent Performance – Last 5 Matches

Team NZ Form

New Zealand Recent Form: W, NR, L, L, W

Team IND Form

India  Recent Form: L, NR, W, W, L

NZ vs IND Head-to-Head Record — Last 6 Matches 

NZ vs IND Pitch Report — Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Bay Oval typically provides a true, batting-friendly surface with a decent carry. The fresh ball swings and seams quickly, so openers should be cautious. Batting becomes easier as the ball gets older, and wickets in hand are essential for a strong finish. The fourth ODI here two days ago yielded 333 batting first and an 89 all out reply. Seamers will be in the game early, and the team that escapes the first 10 overs will fancy a large score.

• Win Batting First: 50%
• Win Bowling First: 50%
• Best Suited For: New-ball seamers early, then top-order batters once settled

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 273

• Average 2nd Innings: 235

NZ vs IND Toss Prediction

The toss is not decisive because both teams batting 1st and 2nd have won seven of the fourteen ODIs played here. An early swing and a cloudy, rain-threatening afternoon will entice the toss-winning captain to bowl first. India also decided to field in the second and fourth ODIs.

Prediction: India to win the toss and opt to bowl first.

NZ vs IND Probable Playing 11 Today

New Zealand (NZ) Probable 11:

Tim Seifert (wk), Will Young, Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Matthew Fisher

India (IND) Probable 11:

Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (C), Ishan Kishan (wk), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj

NZ vs IND Key Players & Must-Have Dream11 Picks

Best NZ Players for Dream11 —  5th ODI     

Best IND Players for Dream11 —  5th ODI      

NZ vs IND Captain & Vice-Captain Picks — 5th ODI   

• Axar Patel ©: Axar gives all-round points through wickets and lower-order runs. He took two wickets in both the 2nd and 4th ODIs, and a settled spot in the XI makes him a safe captain choice.
• Virat Kohli ©: Kohli hit 74 in the opener and holds the record for most ODI runs against New Zealand. After scores of 7 and 0, he is a strong pick for a big score in the decider.
• Will Young (vc): Young leads the series run charts with 140 runs from three innings, including 125 in the last ODI.
• Matt Henry (vc): Henry took 6/27 in the last match and will have the new ball again in swinging conditions.

NZ vs IND (Free-to-Play) Team Suggestion 1

Dream11 Team: Tim Seifert, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (C), Will Young (VC), Mitchell Santner, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Arshdeep Singh, Matt Henry, Auqib Nabi, Kyle Jamieson

NZ vs IND (Free-to-Play) Team Suggestion 2

Dream11 Team: Tim Seifert, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Finn Allen, Will Young, Mitchell Santner, Axar Patel (C), Arshdeep Singh, Matt Henry (VC), Auqib Nabi, Kyle Jamieson

New Zealand vs India Dream11 Tips 

New Zealand vs India Match Prediction – Who Will Win

New Zealand has the advantage in a series decider played under their conditions. Matt Henry's first over in the previous game exposed India's top order, with Rohit, Kohli, and Iyer all dismissed for ducks. Young, Seifert, and Allen got the hosts off to a quick start in the powerplay, and they appeared at ease on this surface. India has weaknesses of its own. They are missing Brar, who was their top wicket-taker in the tournament, and their middle order has been ineffective. Still, India only needs a draw to win the series. A rain delay would benefit them because a washout would result in a 2-1 series victory. Kohli and Rohit are crucial to any Indian recovery. If they manage to survive the new ball, India will be able to chase or defend a competitive score.

Prediction: New Zealand (NZ) to win.

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