IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction, 5th T20I – Who Will Win? Top Batter and Top Bowler Picks | India vs New Zealand 2026
IND vs NZ Today Match Prediction 5th T20I: India (IND) and New Zealand (NZ) are set to lock horns in the 5th T20I of the New Zealand Tour of India 2026. If you are searching for India vs New Zealand Today Match Prediction, you’re in the right place.
The high-voltage clash will be played on Saturday, January 31, at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, India.
IND vs NZ 5th T20I Cricket Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Winner Prediction | India is to win this match. |
| Most Runs | Surya Kumar Yadav (IND), Glenn Phillips(NZ) |
| Most Wickets | Jasprit Bumrah (IND), Jacob Duffy (NZ) |
| Most SIX | India to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | India to hit more 4s |
| Fantasy Tips | IND vs NZ 5th T20I Dream11 Prediction |
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IND vs NZ 5th T20I Cricket Match Prediction – Team Analysis
India (IND) Team Analysis
India has already clinched the series, having won three consecutive matches. However, they lost the fourth T20I against New Zealand by 50 runs, with Shivam Dube playing a blistering inning of 65 off 23, supported by Rinku Singh, who added 39 off 30. In the bowling section, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets each.
India Team Strength Players:
Abhisek Sharma has given the Indian team a lot of confidence in their abilities, ensuring a flurry of runs right from the start.
Suryakumar Yadav is the batsman with the highest batting average in this series, at 89.50.
Shivam Dube was awarded ” Player of the Match” in the last game for his excellent bowling performance.
Hardik Pandya, a solid all-rounder, has scored 27 runs and taken 4 wickets in this series.
Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack. He already bagged four wickets in three matches.
Also Read – IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction (5th T20I), in Thiruvananthapuram 2026
New Zealand (NZ) Team Analysis
New Zealand strongly bounced back and registered its first win of the series. They won their last match against India by 50 runs. Tim Seifert scored 62 off 36 balls, and Devon Conway added 44 off 23. In the bowling, Mitchell Santner picked up three wickets. Now, they would like to replicate their past fortunes.
New Zealand Team Strength:
Glenn Phillips is the leading run scorer for the NZ side, scoring 169 at an average of 42.25.
Tim Seifert provided a quick start, scoring 62 runs off just 36 balls in the last outing.
Devon Conway has made his intentions clear with a brilliant innings in the previous match. He is capable of playing another good innings in this match as well.
Mitchell Santner, the skipper, had showcased his bowling ability and picked up three wickets.
Jacob Duffy is the strike bowler. He has already bagged 5 wickets in four matches.
IND vs NZ 5th T20I Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | IND vs NZ 5th T20I |
| Tournament | New Zealand Tour of India 2026 |
| Date & Time | Saturday, January 31, 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, India. |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports Network |
India vs New Zealand: Probable Playing 11
India Probable XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Surya Kumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah
New Zealand Probable XI:
Tim Seifert (WK), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy
Also read – IND vs NZ 5th T20I Player Battles Head to Head & Team Stats
India vs New Zealand 5th T20I, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for India today?
Surya Kumar Yadav is our pick to top-score for India.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Surya Kumar Yadav | 4 | 4 | 2 | 179 | 82 | 89.50 | 93 | 192.47 | – | 2 | 8 | 21 |
| 2. Abhishek Sharma | 4 | 4 | 1 | 152 | 84 | 50.67 | 57 | 266.67 | – | 2 | 13 | 12 |
| 3. Ishan Kishan | 3 | 3 | – | 112 | 76 | 37.33 | 50 | 224.00 | – | 1 | 6 | 16 |
Who will be the top run scorers for New Zealand today?
Glenn Phillips is our pick to top-score for New Zealand.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Glenn Phillips | 4 | 4 | – | 169 | 78 | 42.25 | 109 | 155.05 | – | 1 | 9 | 15 |
| 2. Mitchell Santner | 4 | 4 | 2 | 105 | 47 | 52.50 | 63 | 166.67 | – | – | 3 | 12 |
| 3. Daryl Mitchell | 4 | 4 | 1 | 99 | 39 | 33.00 | 55 | 180.00 | – | – | 4 | 10 |
Who will pick the most wickets for India in the match?
Pick: Hardik Pandya to take the most wickets for India.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Jasprit Bumrah | 3 | 3 | 11 | 84 | 4 | 3/17 | 21.00 | 7.64 | 16.50 | – | – | – |
| 2. Hardik Pandya | 4 | 3 | 8 | 68 | 4 | 2/23 | 17.00 | 8.50 | 12.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Kuldeep Yadav | 3 | 3 | 11 | 106 | 4 | 2/35 | 26.50 | 9.64 | 16.50 | – | – | – |
Who will pick the most wickets for New Zealand in the match?
Pick: Jacob Duffy to take the most wickets for New Zealand.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Jacob Duffy | 4 | 4 | 13.4 | 136 | 5 | 2/27 | 27.20 | 9.95 | 16.40 | – | – | – |
| 2. Ish Sodhi | 4 | 4 | 12 | 146 | 5 | 2/46 | 29.20 | 12.17 | 14.40 | – | – | – |
| 3. Mitchell Santner | 4 | 4 | 11 | 118 | 4 | 3/26 | 29.50 | 10.73 | 16.50 | – | – | – |
India vs New Zealand, Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect India to hit more sixes in this match
India vs New Zealand, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect India to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s IND vs NZ 5th T20I match?
India has a more experienced and talented squad and also benefits from home conditions, which makes them look like the more balanced side. Additionally, Surya Kumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma are in fine form, which is a good sign for them.
Prediction: MyFinal11 expert is backing India to win this match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.