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IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - New Zealand Tour of India 2026, 5th T20I

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IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin on February 7, 2026, and the 5th T20I of the India vs New Zealand series will be the last match practice for both teams before the global event. The Men in Blue are scheduled to face on January 31 at the Greenfield Stadium, which is among the smallest cricket stadiums in India.

According to the India vs New Zealand match preview, the home side has already sealed the five-match series after three successive victories to have an unassailable lead. But the visitors bounced back in the previous outing, and the series stands at 3-1 in favour of India, ahead of the last encounter.

In this IND vs NZ Dream11 team prediction, Abhishek Sharma and Tim Seifert should be backed as captaincy picks for this match. Although Abhishek was dismissed at a duck in the 4th T20I, he is still in sensational form in the series, while Seifert smashed 62 runs off 36 balls in the last match.

India vs New Zealand Match Details

SeriesNew Zealand Tour of India 2026
MatchIndia vs New Zealand, 5th T20I
TossTo be updated
VenueGreenfield International Stadium
CityThiruvananthapuram
Match Start Time7:00 PM IST, 31st January, 2026
ScorecardIND vs NZ 5th T20I Scorecard
Live StreamingJioHotstar

IND vs NZ Dream11 Team Today Stats

PlayerTeamPlayer's Stats (Last Match)
Shivam Dube India65 Runs
Arshdeep Singh India2 Wickets
Tim SeifertNew Zealand62 Runs
Mitchell SantnerNew Zealand3 Wickets

IND vs NZ Toss Prediction

With dew likely to play a role later in the evening, the toss could prove decisive in the fifth T20I of the New Zealand Tour of India. If Mitchell Santner gets the call right, the New Zealand skipper is expected to opt for bowling first in the IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction today match.

Record of Chasing Teams at Greenfield International Stadium

Chasing RecordWinning %
Average42%
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IND vs NZ Playing 11 (Probable)

Team India
Indian Cricket Team (Image Credits: Official X Account of BCCI/@BCCI)
India Playing XINew Zealand Playing XI
Abhishek SharmaDevon Conway (wk)
Sanju Samson (wk)Tim Seifert
Suryakumar Yadav (c)Rachin Ravindra
Rinku SinghGlenn Phillips
Hardik PandyaMark Chapman
Shivam DubeDaryl Mitchell
Harshit RanaMitchell Santner (c)
Ravi BishnoiZakary Foulkes
Arshdeep SinghMatt Henry
Jasprit BumrahJacob Duffy
Kuldeep YadavIsh Sodhi

IND vs NZ Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers

Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav (Image Credits: Official X Account of BCCI/@BCCI))
Highest Run ScorersSuryakumar Yadav and Glenn Phillips
Highest Wicket TakersJasprit Bumrah and Jacob Duffy

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IND vs NZ Captain and Vice Captain Choices

CaptainAbhishek Sharma and Tim Seifert
Vice-CaptainGlenn Phillips and Suryakumar Yadav

Top Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

PlayersTeamRole
Shivam DubeIndiaAll-Rounder
Mitchell SantnerNew ZealandAll-Rounder

Budget Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

PlayersTeamRole
Arshdeep SinghIndiaBowler
Daryl MitchellNew ZealandBatsman

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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

  • Keepers: T Seifert
  • Batters: A Sharma (C), D Mitchell, S Yadav
  • All-rounders: H Pandya, M Santner, G Philipps(VC), S Dube
  • Bowlers: J Bumrah, A Singh, J Duffy
IND vs NZ Dream11
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction (Image Credits: Official Dream11 App)

Best Dream11 Team Today

  • Keepers: S Samson, T Seifert(C)
  • Batters: M Chapman, R Ravindra, S Yadav(vc)
  • All-rounders: H Pandya, M Santner, G Phillips
  • Bowlers: M Henry, H Rana, R Bishnoi
IND vs NZ Dream11
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction (Image Credits: Official Dream11 App)

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for IND vs NZ based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

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IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today (5th T20I) New Zealand Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid

PlayersDream11 Credits
Kyle Jamieson8.5 credits
Ish Sodhi8.0 credits

IND vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report at Greenfield International Stadium

Temperature26°C
Weather ForecastClear Sky
Pitch BehaviourBalanced
Best Suited ToBatters and Pacers
Average 1st Innings Score155 runs

IND vs NZ H2H Record

TeamMatches Won
India (IND)17
New Zealand (NZ)11
No Result01

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will win the 5th T20I of the New Zealand Tour of India 2026?

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India is expected to win the 5th T20I of the series.

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