New Zealand will face India in the fifth T20I of India’s tour of New Zealand 2026 at Seddon Park, Hamilton on November 1. The New Zealand team secured their first win of the series by defeating the Indian team by 87 runs in the 4th T20I. They will look to finish the series on a positive note by winning the final match.
Batting first once again, the New Zealand team posted 259 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Their star player, Glenn Phillips, played a sensational innings, scoring 107 runs off just 49 balls. In response, the Indian team failed to chase down the target, managing only 172 runs in their 20 overs, and ultimately lost the match by 87 runs.
Also Read: NZ vs IND Match Prediction — Who Will Win 4th T20I? Playing XI, Pitch Report & Toss Prediction
NZ vs IND Match Details
- Match: New Zealand vs India, 5th T20I
- Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
- Time: 12:30 PM IST
- Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
- Live Streaming: Sony LIV
NZ vs IND Pitch Report – Seddon Park
The pitch at Seddon Park, Hamilton, offers early assistance to the fast bowlers, but it is undoubtedly one of the best surfaces to bat on. We expect the average scores to be around 180-200 runs in this match.
NZ vs IND Weather Report – Hamilton
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NZ vs IND Recent Form
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NZ vs IND Head-to-Head T20I Record (Last 10 matches)
NZ vs IND Match Prediction Scenarios – 5th T20I
Scenario 1 – If NZ bats first
- Powerplay Score Prediction: 50–55 runs
- First Innings Total: 165–180 runs expected
- Result Prediction: India win
Scenario 2 – If IND bats first
- Powerplay Score Prediction: 60–70 runs
- First Innings Total: 200–225 runs expected
- Result Prediction: India win
NZ vs IND: Key Battles
NZ vs IND: Toss Prediction
- Batting first: 80%
- Batting second: 20%
NZ vs IND Probable Playing XI
New Zealand (NZ)
Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Bevon Jacobs, Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Matthews Fisher and Jacob Duffy
India (IND)
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav.
Who Will Win NZ vs IND Today? – 5th T20I
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, India are the favourites to win this 5th T20I. Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Kumar Reddy are expected to be the key performers.