IND vs NZ 5th T20I Dream11 Prediction, in Thiruvananthapuram, January 31, 2026 – Fantasy Tips, Playing11, Pitch Report
Get ready for a thrilling encounter as India (IND) takes on New Zealand (NZ) in the 5th T20I of the New Zealand tour of India 2026. The match is scheduled at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, on January 31, 2026, at 7:00 PM IST.
IND vs NZ T20I – Key Highlights
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Match Context | New Zealand look to end the series on a high, while India aim to finish strong. |
| Venue Record | India has won 3 of the 4 T20Is played at Greenfield International Stadium. |
| Pitch Report | The average first-innings score is 170 runs at this venue. |
| Key Player Form | Suryakumar Yadav has scored 179 runs in 4 matches in this series. |
| Fantasy Strategy | Prefer India’s top-order batters and death-over bowlers. |
| Match Prediction | India are favourites — India to Win! |
| Captain Choices | Suryakumar Yadav |
| Vice-Captain Options | Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah |
IND vs NZ Team Preview & Head-to-Head Records
New Zealand defeated India by 50 runs in the fourth T20I at Visakhapatnam, ending India’s winning streak, although India still leads the series 3–1.
New Zealand posted 215/7, led by Tim Seifert (62) and Devon Conway (44). In response, India was bowled out for 165, despite a rapid 65 off 23 balls from Shivam Dube.
Mitchell Santner was the pick of the bowlers with 3/26, shifting momentum toward the Black Caps ahead of the series finale in Thiruvananthapuram.
India Team News & Analysis
Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson are expected to open the innings for India, with Suryakumar Yadav likely to bat at number three.
Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, and Shivam Dube will handle the middle order and aim to control the innings.
Harshit Rana is expected to add strength in the lower order.
Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana are likely to take the new ball and look for early breakthroughs.
Jasprit Bumrah, Ravi Bishnoi, and Kuldeep Yadav will operate in the middle overs to maintain pressure and take wickets.
New Zealand Team News & Analysis
Devon Conway and Tim Seifert are expected to open the innings for New Zealand, with Rachin Ravindra likely to bat at number three.
Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, and Daryl Mitchell will strengthen the middle order and focus on rotating the strike.
Mitchell Santner is expected to bat in the lower middle order and provide a strong finish.
Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy are likely to take the new ball and look for early breakthroughs.
Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, and Mitchell Santner will operate in the middle overs to maintain control.
Glenn Phillips can also be used as an additional bowling option.
IND vs NZ T20I Head-to-Head Records
| Matches | IND Won | NZ Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 29 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Last 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
IND vs NZ Probable Playing XI & Key Player
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Key Players for India
- Top Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma
- Top Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav
Key Players for New Zealand
- Top Batters: Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert
- Top Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi
IND vs NZ Pitch Report & Weather Update for Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
The pitch at Greenfield Stadium favors teams batting first, with good bounce and carry allowing stroke play early on. Scores around 145–155 are competitive, while anything above 165 can be match-winning.
The surface offers more assistance to fast bowlers, especially with the new ball, while spinners get limited help. Chasing has proven difficult, making setting a target the preferred option.
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly |
| Batting | Good |
| Bowling First | Less advantage |
| Pacers | Highly effective |
| Spinners | Limited help |
| Avg Score | 145–155 |
| Chasing | Difficult |
| Dew Factor | Low |
| Dream11 Tip | Pick top-order batters & fast bowlers |
India vs New Zealand Player Stats & Record 2026
IND vs NZ 5th T20I Dream11 Team Prediction Today’s Match 2026
India vs New Zealand Best Captain/Vice-Captain Prediction Today Match
| # | Player | Team | Role | Avg FPTS | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Kishan | IND | WK | 119.6 | 99.12 |
| 2 | A Sharma | IND | BAT | 86 | 90.31 |
| 3 | G Phillips | NZ | ALL | 97.8 | 83.47 |
| 4 | F Allen | NZ | WK | 117.8 | 81.94 |
| 5 | H Pandya | IND | ALL | 78 | 79.8 |
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