In this IND vs NZ today match prediction, the fifth T20I between India and New Zealand is scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. New Zealand won the fourth T20I match by 50 runs. They posted an excellent total of 215 runs in 20 overs. Opening batsman Tim Seifert scored a quick-fire half-century and Daryl Mitchell smashed 39 runs off 18 balls. 

In response, the Indian team failed to chase down the target and were bowled out at 165 runs in 18.5 overs. All-rounder Shivam Dube scored 65 runs off 23 balls including 7 sixes but was not able to chase down the target. In the bowling department, captain Mitch Santner took three wickets.

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IND vs NZ Match Details

• Match: India vs New Zealand, 5th T20I

• Date: 31st January 2025

• Time: 7.00 PM IST

• Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

IND vs NZ Weather Report

Pitch Report - Greenfield International Stadium

The pitch report shows a balanced surface at first, but then slows down later. Batting first has been the most effective strategy at this venue in history. Teams posting 220-plus scores usually win games here comfortably. Tonight promises another mouthwatering contest between both teams. Clear weather and evening dew might help chasing teams slightly.

Top Batters to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Suryakumar Yadav (IND): 179 runs in this series 

• Glenn Phillips (NZ): 169 runs in this series 

• Abhishek Sharma (IND): 152 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – IND vs NZ

• Hardik Pandya (IND): 4 wickets in this series 

• Jacob Duffy (NZ): 5 wickets in this series 

• Ish Sodhi (NZ): 5 wickets in this series 

IND vs NZ Recent Form

     Winning Probability

• India: 80%

• New Zealand: 20%

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If IND Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 55–70

• Predicted Total: 190–220

• Match Result: IND to win

Scenario 2: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 175–185

• Match Result: IND to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

IND vs NZ Predicted Playing XIs

India

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, and Arshdeep Singh.. 

New Zealand 

Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Nessham, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, and Ish Sodhi.

IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our IND vs NZ today match prediction, India are the favourites to win this 5th T20I  match. The likes of Hardik Pandya, Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav will be key players to watch out for.

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