The fifth T20I match at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, on 31st January at 7:00 PM IST will see India clashing with New Zealand under rising excitement.
Get the best IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 5th T20I match of the New Zealand Tour of India 2026. Expert analysis and more.
IND vs NZ Match Preview:
India and New Zealand will play the fifth and final T20I on 31st January 2026 at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, with the series currently 3–1 in favour of India. In the fourth T20I at Visakhapatnam, New Zealand scored 215/7 batting first, thanks to strong innings from Tim Seifert (62) and Devon Conway (44), and then bowled out India for 165, giving New Zealand a 50-run win. This result halted India’s winning streak and set up a competitive finale.
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In that match, Shivam Dube scored a rapid 65 off 23 balls for India, but other batters failed to make big contributions, while Mitchell Santner took three wickets to trouble the Indian lineup. Therefore, New Zealand will enter the fifth T20I with confidence after bouncing back strongly in the fourth game.
On the other hand, India will look to finish the series on a high note before the upcoming T20 World Cup, and key players such as Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Abhishek Sharma can play crucial roles in the final match. Conversely, New Zealand’s batting lineup led by Devon Conway and Tim Seifert will aim to repeat their strong performance.
Consequently, the fifth T20I promises another exciting contest as India try to seal the series and New Zealand aim to level the score in the final game.
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IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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India |
18 |
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New Zealand |
10 |
IND vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
20°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
185 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Good |
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Winning % |
69% |
IND vs NZ Playing 11s (Predicted):
India Playing 11:
1) Abhishek Sharma
2) Sanju Samson (wk)
3) Suryakumar Yadav
4) Rinku Singh
5) Hardik Pandya
6) Shivam Dube
7) Ishan Kishan
8) Ravi Bishnoi
9) Arshdeep Singh
10) Harshit Rana
11) Jasprit Bumrah
New Zealand Playing 11:
1) Devon Conway
2) Tim Seifert (wk)
3) Rachin Ravindra
4) Daryl Mitchell
5) Glenn Phillips
6) Mark Chapman
7) Mitchell Santner
8) Jacob Duffy
9) Ish Sodhi
10) Matt Henry
11) Zakary Foulkes
Hot Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Suryakumar Yadav – Featuring for India as a right-handed batter, he has enjoyed a productive series so far, compiling 179 runs with fluent stroke play and strong middle-order control. |
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Abhishek Sharma – Operating at the top of India’s batting order, he has delivered an impressive series so far by accumulating 159 runs through aggressive stroke play and sustained scoring pressure. |
Top Picks:
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Tim Seifert – Representing New Zealand as a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter, he has contributed 98 runs in the ongoing series, offering brisk scoring and dependable support behind the stumps. |
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Mitchell Santner – Contributing for New Zealand as a left-handed batter and left-arm orthodox spinner, he has delivered solid all-round returns in the series so far with 108 runs and 4 wickets, adding balance and control in both disciplines. |
Budget Picks:
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Arshdeep Singh – Strengthening India’s bowling unit as a left-arm medium-fast bowler, he offers swing, accuracy, and consistent wicket-taking threat across key phases of the innings. |
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Rachin Ravindra – Guiding New Zealand’s top order as a left-handed batter, he provides stability and fluent stroke play while managing the early phases with composure and control. |
IND vs NZ New Zealand Tour of India 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Abhishek Sharma & Suryakumar Yadav |
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Vice-Captain |
Tim Seifert & Mitchell Santner |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Devon Conway, Tim Seifert (vc)
- Batters – Suryakumar Yadav, Daryl Mitchell, Abhishek Sharma ©
- All-rounders – Mitchell Santner, Hardik Pandya, Glenn Phillips, Shivam Dube
- Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Jacob Duffy
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Tim Seifert
- Batters – Suryakumar Yadav ©, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Abhishek Sharma
- All-rounders – Mitchell Santner (vc), Hardik Pandya, Glenn Phillips
- Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Jacob Duffy, Arshdeep Singh
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 5th T20I New Zealand Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Rinku Singh |
8.0 credits |
NA |
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Tim Robinson |
7.5 credits |
DNP |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 5th T20I New Zealand Tour of India 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Abhishek Sharma |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Suryakumar a |
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Punt Picks |
Arshdeep Singh and Rachin Ravindra |
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Dream11 Combination |
2-3-4-2 |
IND vs NZ Match Winner Prediction:
Based on the team composition and recent performance, India is projected to be the frontrunner for this match.
