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.
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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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
| Series | New Zealand Tour of India 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs New Zealand, 5th T20I |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Greenfield International Stadium |
| City | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Match Start Time | 7:00 PM IST, 31st January, 2026 |
| Scorecard | IND vs NZ 5th T20I Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player's Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Shivam Dube | India | 65 Runs |
| Arshdeep Singh | India | 2 Wickets |
| Tim Seifert | New Zealand | 62 Runs |
| Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | 3 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 Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 42% |
IND vs NZ Playing 11 (Probable)
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| India Playing XI | New Zealand Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | Devon Conway (wk) |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | Tim Seifert |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | Rachin Ravindra |
| Rinku Singh | Glenn Phillips |
| Hardik Pandya | Mark Chapman |
| Shivam Dube | Daryl Mitchell |
| Harshit Rana | Mitchell Santner (c) |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Zakary Foulkes |
| Arshdeep Singh | Matt Henry |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Jacob Duffy |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Ish Sodhi |
IND vs NZ Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
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| Highest Run Scorers | Suryakumar Yadav and Glenn Phillips |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Jasprit Bumrah and Jacob Duffy |
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IND vs NZ Captain and Vice Captain Choices
| Captain | Abhishek Sharma and Tim Seifert |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Glenn Phillips and Suryakumar Yadav |
Top Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction
| Players | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Shivam Dube | India | All-Rounder |
| Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | All-Rounder |
Budget Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction
| Players | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | India | Bowler |
| Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | Batsman |
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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
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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
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for IND vs NZ based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today (5th T20I) New Zealand Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid
| Players | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Kyle Jamieson | 8.5 credits |
| Ish Sodhi | 8.0 credits |
IND vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report at Greenfield International Stadium
| Temperature | 26°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters and Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 155 runs |
IND vs NZ H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| India (IND) | 17 |
| New Zealand (NZ) | 11 |
| No Result | 01 |
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.
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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