IND vs NZ 5th T20 Prediction: Pitch Report and Dream11 Team for today's match (Thiruvananthapuram)

IND vs NZ 5th T20 Prediction: Pitch Report and Dream11 Team for today's match (Thiruvananthapuram)

Today, January 31, 2026, the 5th and final match of the T20 series between India and New Zealand will be played. Team India has already won the series 3-1, but after the defeat in the last match, Surya Kumar Yadav's team will be looking to make a strong comeback today.

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Match: India vs New Zealand 5th T20I

Date: January 31, 2026 (Today)

Time: 7:00 PM IST

Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram

Series Status: India leads 3-1

Pitch Report: Batsman or Bowler? 🏟️

The pitch at Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram often assists the bowlers.

Scoring big runs here is difficult.

Fast bowlers will get swing in the initial overs.

Spinners like Varun Chakravarthy or Kuldeep Yadav can be very dangerous here.

Stats: India has won 3 out of the 4 matches played here.

Playing 11 (Probable) 👥

India Probable: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Ishan Kishan (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy (Sanju Samson might get a chance today as it's his home ground)

New Zealand (Probable): Mitchell Santner (C), Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi

Dream11 Team Suggestion (Winning Pick) 🏆

Wicket Keeper: Devon Conway, Sanju Samson

Batters: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Daryl Mitchell

All-Rounders: Mitchell Santner, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya

Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh (VC), Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy

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Match Prediction: Who will win? 🤔

Although New Zealand won the last match by 50 runs, India has the upper hand at home. Prediction: India to win (60% Chance)

Conclusion

The match will start at 7 PM. Don't forget to update your team after the toss (6:30 PM).

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