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Match Details- NZ vs IND 5th T20I Fantasy Team
Match: New Zealand vs India, 5th T20I
Series: India tour of New Zealand 2026
Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
Time: 12:30 PM IST (8:00 PM Local Time)
Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
India have already won the series and lead 3-1. New Zealand hit back on Friday, making 259/7 at Eden Park and winning by 87 runs. This is the last game of the series.
Recent Form
New Zealand:
- 30 Oct, 4th T20I vs India, Auckland: Won by 87 runs. New Zealand 259/7, India 172/9. Glenn Phillips 107 off 49, Michael Bracewell 65 off 25, Finn Allen 31 off 17, Daryl Mitchell 24 off 9. Jacob Duffy 4/23.
- 27 Oct, 3rd T20I: Lost by 6 wickets. Daryl Mitchell 89 not out, Finn Allen 40 off 25, Bevon Jacobs 39 not out. Mitchell Santner 1/17.
- 24 Oct, 2nd T20I: Lost by 4 wickets. Glenn Phillips 70 off 43, Bevon Jacobs 58 off 46. Mitchell Santner 4/21.
India:
- 30 Oct, 4th T20I vs New Zealand: Lost by 87 runs. Tilak Varma 35 was the top score, Abhishek Sharma 28 off 15. Mayank Yadav 3/48, Arshdeep Singh 1/38, Prince Yadav 1/49, Axar Patel 1/43.
- 27 Oct, 3rd T20I: Won by 6 wickets. Abhishek Sharma 113 off 38, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 45 off 19.
- 24 Oct, 2nd T20I: Won by 4 wickets. Tilak Varma 51 not out off 26. Arshdeep Singh 2/33.
Series Score
India lead the five match series 3-1.
NZ vs IND Head To Head
India have won 8 of the last 10 T20Is between these teams.
NZ vs IND Squads
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (C), Tim Seifert (WK), Devon Conway (WK), Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Bevon Jacobs, Nathan Smith, Josh Clarkson, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner
India: Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma (VC), Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav
Team news: India left out Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Friday and brought in Mayank Yadav. Ishan Kishan came in for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. New Zealand picked Nathan Smith in place of Kyle Jamieson. Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian to take 150 T20I wickets on Friday.
Pitch Report
Seddon Park has hosted 15 T20Is. The average first innings score is 178, and the team batting first has won 60% of games. The highest total here is 212/4, by New Zealand against India.
This is a good batting pitch with short square boundaries. For fantasy, pick top order batters and fast bowlers who bowl at the death. Bat first if you win the toss. Around 200 looks like a good total.
Weather Report
It will be clear and cool in Hamilton on Sunday evening, with a top of about 19°C and only a 10% chance of rain. A full game is expected.
Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher
India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav
Both XIs are the sides from Friday’s game. India may bring back Vaibhav Sooryavanshi or give a game to Kuldeep Yadav. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Glenn Phillips (NZ, batter): 107 off 49 on Friday and 70 in the second game.
- Michael Bracewell (NZ, all rounder): 65 off 25 on Friday. Also bowls off spin.
- Jacob Duffy (NZ, bowler): 4/23 on Friday, with two wickets in the first over.
- Abhishek Sharma (IND, batter): 113 off 38 in the third game and 28 off 15 on Friday.
- Mitchell Santner (NZ, all rounder): 4/21 and 1/17 in the series. New Zealand captain.
- Tilak Varma (IND, batter): 51 not out in the second game and India’s top score of 35 on Friday.
- Mayank Yadav (IND, bowler): 3/48 on Friday with the new ball.
NZ vs IND 5th T20I Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert
Batters: Glenn Phillips (C), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Finn Allen
All rounders: Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (Vc), Axar Patel
Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav
Captain: Glenn Phillips. 107 on Friday and 70 in the second game.
Vice captain: Mitchell Santner. An all rounder with 4/21 and 1/17 in the series.
NZ vs IND 5th T20I Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Tim Seifert
Batters: Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Abhishek Sharma
All rounders: Michael Bracewell (C), Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy
Bowlers: Jacob Duffy (Vc), Mayank Yadav, Adam Milne
Captain: Michael Bracewell. An all rounder who made 65 off 25 on Friday and bowls spin. Few people will make him captain.
Vice captain: Jacob Duffy. 4/23 on Friday.
Differentials: Daryl Mitchell made 89 not out in the third game and 24 off 9 on Friday. Nitish Kumar Reddy bats in the middle order and bowls four overs.
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Match Prediction
India have won the series, but New Zealand smashed them on Friday and will want to end on a high at home. India have the stronger batting on paper and won the first three games. Our pick is New Zealand to win, but India can easily bounce back.
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FAQs – NZ vs IND 5th T20I Fantasy Team
Who will win New Zealand vs India 5th T20I today?
New Zealand won big on Friday and are at home. We pick New Zealand, but it should be close.
What is the NZ vs IND fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Glenn Phillips as captain and Mitchell Santner as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Michael Bracewell as captain and Jacob Duffy as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Seddon Park, Hamilton?
The average first innings score is 178, and the team batting first has won 60% of games. Around 200 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for New Zealand vs India?
Both teams should keep most of the side from Friday. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for NZ vs IND?
Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner are the best all rounder picks. Glenn Phillips and Abhishek Sharma are the best batting picks.
What time does New Zealand vs India 5th T20I start?
The match starts at 12:30 PM IST on Sunday, 1 November 2026. That is 8:00 PM local time in Hamilton.
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