India is set to play their final T20 International before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, facing New Zealand on Saturday, January 31. The hosts have a strong 3-1 lead in the five-match series as they head to Thiruvananthapuram for the last game. After losing the first three matches, New Zealand bounced back with a solid performance in the fourth T20I in Vizag, winning by 50 runs.
India continues to test their lineup by fielding just five specialist batters and relying on their bowlers to complete the overs. Meanwhile, New Zealand will likely feel boosted by their recent win and aim to maintain that momentum in the final match. India is also expected to rest some key players ahead of the T20 World Cup.
India vs New Zealand 5th T20I 2026: Where to Watch
Where will the India vs New Zealand 5th T20I take place?
The fifth T20I will be held at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
At what time will the 5th T20I start?
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss at 6:30 PM IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast the IND vs NZ 5th T20I in India?
The IND vs NZ 5th T20I will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
How can viewers in India stream the India vs New Zealand 5th T20I live?
Live streaming of the India vs New Zealand 5th T20I will be available on JioHotstar.
IND vs NZ Squads
India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel (vc), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav.
New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner (c), Devon Conway (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tim Robinson, Matt Henry, Bevon Jacobs, Kyle Jamieson, James Neesham, Kristian Clarke, Glenn Phillips, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes.
