India vs New Zealand 5th T20I Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between IND vs NZ T20I match?

After achieving a clinical victory in the fourth match, New Zealand will take on India in the final match of the five-match series on Saturday, January 31, at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Both teams will be eying to end the series on a positive note. 

India

India's winning streak came to an end as they fell short by 50 runs in the fourth T20I match. Meanwhile, the hosts have already clinched the series, but the recent defeat will surely compel them to rectify their mistakes in the last match. The Indian team couldn't chase 216 runs; they kept losing their wickets at regular intervals. Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a duck, while Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya were dismissed cheaply. The only positive for the team was Shivam, the all-rounder, who kept scoring despite the trouble; he scored 65 runs off 23 balls. 

New Zealand

New Zealand broke the winning momentum of India, handing them a 50-run defeat in the fourth T20I match. On a flat surface, the visitors went berserk with their batting power assault, smashing 215 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs. Indian bowlers were looking clueless during the first half of the NZ's innings. Tim Siefert was the hero in batting, smashing 62 runs from 36 deliveries. Mitchell Santner took the bowling charge, taking 3 crucial wickets in his spell. With one match remaining and the series already gone, the visitors will look to end it on a positive note. 

IND vs NZ T20I Match Details

IND vs NZ 5th T20I Pitch Report

The surface at Greenfield International Stadium is likely to offer a balanced surface for this game. The pitch will provide good movement to the pacers during the early hours, helping them to extract good bounce and speed. As the match progresses, the surface often slows down, bringing spinners into play during the middle overs. The average first innings total here is just 144 runs, indicating that batters will play a crucial role in the early hours.

IND vs NZ T20I Weather Report

The weather in Thiruvananthapuram is expected to be pleasant and warm, with no rain predicted during the game. The humidity is expected to be around 60% as the stadium lies in the coastal area, which also helps in providing good movement to the pacers. The temperature is expected to be around 21°C to 24°C. As this is an evening game, the weather will make it perfect for all the 

IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Records

IND vs NZ 5th T20I Probable XI

• India: Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

• New Zealand: Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner (c), Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

Players To Watch Out For In IND vs NZ 5th T20I Match

• Suryakumar Yadav | IND: Skipper Suryakumar Kumar has gotten his form back and has been delivering in this series. He played an unbeaten knock of 82 from just 37 deliveries to seal the second match for the team. He has 179 runs in 4 matches and is currently sitting at the top of the highest run-scorer's list. He is currently looking in good touch with his bat. He will be a player to watch out for in this game.

• Tim Siefert | NZ: Tim Siefert is currently one of the best attacking players in the world, especially in this format. He starts his attack from the first ball itself and goes berserk as he keeps playing the ball. He played a giant knock in the fourth T20I match against India, scoring 62 off 36 balls, propelling the team to reach 200-plus. If he delivers at the top, the team is likely to get maximum benefit. 

IND vs NZ T20I Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the four T20I matches played here, the toss-winning teams have opted to bowl on all four occasions.

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

• In the four T20I matches that have been played at this venue so far, the teams batting first and fielding first have won twice each.

IND vs NZ T20I Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: India (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 42-45
• NZ Total: 165-180
• Match Winner: India

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: New Zealand (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 48-52
• IND Total: 185-210
• Match Winner: New Zealand

Who will win today's IND vs NZ T20I match?

India looked vulnerable in the last T20I, and the Kiwis exploited it well to seal a victory. However, India is still in a more commanding position and performing comparatively better than New Zealand. With a full-strength team expected to feature in the last match, the hosts are likely to win the match.