IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 5th, India vs New Zealand T20I series 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 5th T20I of the India vs New Zealand T20I series 2026 between IND vs NZ to be played in Thiruvananthapuram.

India‘s experimental night in Vizag didn’t end well, as they suffered their second-biggest defeat margin at home. New Zealand outplayed the hosts by 50 runs, with Tim Seifert and captain Mitchell Santner playing a crucial role.

India had only six batters, and they were 85/5 at one position, chasing 216. But Shivam Dube showed why this lineup is dangerous and, with his 15-ball fifty, kept India in the game. But an unlucky run-out while backing up ended his knock and India’s hope.

The final T20I will be played at Greenfield International Stadium on Saturday. This is the final game for both sides before ICC T20 World Cup 2026, so we might see key players coming back for both sides.

IND vs NZ: Match Details

• Match: India (IND) vs New Zealand (NZ), 5th T20I, India vs New Zealand T20I series 2026
• Match Date: January 31, 2026 (Saturday)
• Time: 07:00 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 01:30 PM GMT / 07:00 PM LOCAL
• Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram

IND vs NZ: Head-to-Head: IND (17) – NZ (11)

The last win was the 11th victory for New Zealand in T20Is against India. These two sides have played 29 games; India are leading with 17 wins, whereas one game ended with no result.

IND vs NZ: Weather Report

The weather for the final T20I in Trivandrum will be cloudy and humid. The expected temperature is likely to be around 28°C, with the humidity index reaching 78 percent.

IND vs NZ: Pitch Report

The wicket at Greenfield Stadium is another batting paradise. It is a high-scoring venue, and we might see another 200+ total in this game. There is not much help for the bowlers in this wicket, but spinners might extract some grip with the older ball. But overall, it is a wicket where both batting sides will enjoy their time.

IND vs NZ: Predicted XIs:

India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy.

New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 IND vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Tim Seifert, Ishan Kishan, Finn Allen

Batters: Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Mark Chapman

All-rounders: Glenn Phillips, Hardik Pandya, Mitch Santner

Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy

Captain First-Choice: Ishan Kishan || Captain Second-Choice: Suryakumar Yadav

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Tim Seifert || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Mark Chapman

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 IND vs NZ Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Tim Seifert, Ishan Kishan, Finn Allen

Batters: Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Mark Chapman

All-rounders: Glenn Phillips, Hardik Pandya, Mitch Santner

Bowlers: Matt Henry, Varun Chakravarthy

Captain First-Choice: Abhishek Sharma || Captain Second-Choice: Hardik Pandya

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Finn Allen || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Mitch Santner

IND vs NZ: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

After a defeat, India will be back with their successful combination. With series already in bag, they will be clear with their intent as well. Hence, we back India to win the final T20I.

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