The five-match T20I series is coming to an end as New Zealand face India in Thiruvananthapuram. After the series, both teams will head to their respective camps for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which makes this game as the final preparation.
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Why Devon Conway is Not Playing Today in IND vs NZ 5th T20I?
The Kiwis have made four changes to their playing XI. They won the previous game against the hosts where they displayed why they are among the best cricket teams in the world. Among the changes for this match, opener Devon Conway has been left out of the team.
Why Devon Conway Is Not Playing Today?
New Zealand have a few players in their squad who are quite experienced of playing cricket in India and one of them is Devon Conway. However, in today's game, he has been left out of the playing XI, which raised a few eyebrows.
Conway has played all the matches on this tour and performed quite well. The left-handed opener might have been rested given his workload ahead of a major ICC event.
Finn Allen has been named as Devon Conway replacement for the 5th T20I match. Allen had an excellent Big Bash League season recently and is carrying good form here. He is likely to open the batting alongside Tim Seifert.
New Zealand Playing 11 for 5th T20I Against India
Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Bevon Jacobs, Mitchell Santner (C), Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is batting first in the fifth T20I match between India and New Zealand?
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Who is batting first in the fifth T20I match between India and New Zealand?
India are batting first in the ongoing match against New Zealand after skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss.
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31 January 2026
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