IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today – India vs New Zealand 5th T20I | New Zealand Tour of India 2026
The 5th T20I of the New Zealand tour of India 2026 takes place on 31 January 2026 at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. India has dominated the series and holds the upper hand, but New Zealand will fight to avoid a whitewash. With seasoned batters and key bowlers in both line-ups, this decisive T20 offers excellent Dream11 fantasy opportunities and tactical intrigue.
📋 Match Details
| Match | IND vs NZ – 5th T20I, New Zealand tour of India 2026 |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | 31 Jan 2026, Saturday — 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, India |
| Series | New Zealand tour of India 2026 – T20I Series (5 matches) |
| Toss | To be decided |
| Pitch | Balanced wicket; average 150-170 range expected |
| Weather | Clear conditions favored |
🧠 Pitch Report + Weather
At Greenfield International Stadium, the surface historically plays balanced cricket with support for both batters and bowlers. Teams batting first have won a slight majority of matches here, making the toss crucial. Seamers can extract movement early, while spinners often contribute in middle overs if conditions offer grip. Average T20 totals hover around the 155-170 range. Weather forecasts indicate clear skies with no major disruptions expected.
🔥 Probable Playing XI
(Final XIs will be confirmed after toss)
India (IND):
- Suryakumar Yadav (C)
- Ishan Kishan (WK)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson
- Shreyas Iyer
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav / Varun Chakaravarthy
(probable — based on series squad trends)
New Zealand (NZ):
- Tim Seifert (WK)
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra
- Mark Chapman
- Glenn Phillips
- Daryl Mitchell
- Mitchell Santner (C)
- Ish Sodhi
- Matt Henry
- Jacob Duffy
- Kyle Jamieson
(probable — based on series squad trends)
🧠 Dream11 Fantasy Tips
✔ Top order batters who occupy the crease longest — Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Devon Conway — can fetch big fantasy points.
✔ All-rounders such as Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner add dual points via runs and overs.
✔ Bowlers with key overs roles — Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Ish Sodhi — can deliver high fantasy points via wickets and economy.
✔ Always finalise your Dream11 team after confirmed XIs and toss for best accuracy.
⭐ Top Picks
🧑🦱 Batters
- Suryakumar Yadav (IND) – Consistent run scorer and captaincy threat.
- Ishan Kishan (IND) – Explosive starts + keeper value.
- Devon Conway (NZ) – Experienced anchor with scoring depth.
🏏 All-Rounders
- Hardik Pandya (IND) – Dual contributions with bat & ball.
- Mitchell Santner (NZ) – Spin control + batting depth.
- Shreyas Iyer (IND) – Middle-order scorer.
🎯 Bowlers
- Arshdeep Singh (IND) – Early overs strike potential
- Jasprit Bumrah (IND) – Death bowling impact.
- Ish Sodhi (NZ) – Spin threat in middle overs
🎯 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain (C) | Suryakumar Yadav / Ishan Kishan |
| Vice-Captain (VC) | Hardik Pandya / Devon Conway |
Selecting leaders with bat + bowl involvement yields maximum fantasy output.
📉 Small League Dream11 Team (Balanced)
- Suryakumar Yadav (C)
- Ishan Kishan (VC)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Devon Conway
- Shreyas Iyer
- Hardik Pandya
- Mitchell Santner
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Ish Sodhi
- Axar Patel
🏆 Grand League Dream11 Team (Risk-Reward)
- Suryakumar Yadav (C)
- Hardik Pandya (VC)
- Ishan Kishan
- Devon Conway
- Abhishek Sharma
- Shreyas Iyer
- Mitchell Santner
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Matt Henry
- Daryl Mitchell
📊 Match Prediction
India have dominated earlier in the series and are strong favourites to win the 5th T20I based on batting depth, home advantage, and recent series momentum. New Zealand’s experienced batting and spin attack can make it competitive, but India likely clinches the series decider.
