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India will face New Zealand in the fourth T20I match at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on 1st November at 12:30 PM IST.
Get the best IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 5th T20I match of the India Tour of New Zealand 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Abhishek Sharma – India’s explosive opener has amassed 196 runs in four innings at 49.00, striking at 227.91, including a remarkable 113 off 38 deliveries. |
Finn Allen – New Zealand’s aggressive opener has accumulated 132 runs in four innings at 33.00, maintaining a strike rate of 165.00 with a highest score of 45. |
Top Picks:
Sanju Samson – India’s wicketkeeper-batter has registered 103 runs across four innings at 25.75, striking at 158.46, with his highest contribution being an entertaining 67. |
Glenn Phillips – New Zealand’s powerful middle-order batter leads the run charts with 276 runs in four innings at 92.00, including a century and a highest score of 107. |
Budget Picks:
Michael Bracewell – The New Zealand all-rounder has collected 82 runs in three innings at a remarkable strike rate of 248.48, highlighted by his explosive 65 off 25 balls. |
Shreyas Iyer – India’s captain has scored 76 runs in four innings at 19.00, striking at 126.67, with his highest score of 42 showcasing his attacking batting approach. |
IND vs NZ India Tour of New Zealand 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Abhishek Sharma & Finn Allen |
Vice-Captain | Sanju Samson & Glenn Phillips |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan
- Batters – Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips (VC), Finn Allen, Abhishek Sharma ©
- All-Rounders – Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Naman Dhir
- Bowlers – Jacob Duffy, Mayank Yadav
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Sanju Samson (VC)
- Batters – Shreyas Iyer, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen ©, Abhishek Sharma, Bevon Jacobs
- All-Rounders – Mitchell Santner, Naman Dhir
- Bowlers – Jacob Duffy, Mayank Yadav
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 5th T20I India Tour of New Zealand 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Matt Henry | NA | NA |
Prince Yadav | NA | NA |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 5th T20I India Tour of New Zealand 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Abhishek Sharma |
GL Captaincy Choice | Finn Allen |
Punt Picks | Michael Bracewell and Shreyas Iyer |
Dream11 Combination | 2-4-3-2 |
IND vs NZ Match Preview:
New Zealand will face India in the fifth and final T20I on Sunday, 1 November 2026, at Seddon Park in Hamilton. India have already secured the series with a 3–1 lead, but they will look to finish the tour with another victory after suffering a heavy defeat in Auckland. New Zealand, meanwhile, will aim to build on their impressive fourth-match performance and end the series on a positive note. Therefore, both teams have plenty of motivation heading into the final encounter.
New Zealand produced a remarkable batting display in the fourth T20I at Eden Park on 30 October, scoring 259/7 to register their highest T20I total. Glenn Phillips led the attack with a spectacular 107 off 49 balls, while Michael Bracewell added 65 from just 25 deliveries. India struggled to contain the scoring, although Mayank Yadav claimed three wickets for 48 runs. In response, India managed only 172/9, falling 87 runs short of the target. Tilak Varma top-scored with 35, but New Zealand’s bowlers maintained control throughout the chase. Jacob Duffy delivered an outstanding spell of 4/23, while Matthew Fisher and Mitchell Santner claimed two wickets each.
India will now focus on improving their bowling discipline and preventing New Zealand’s aggressive batters from building another big total. In addition, their top order must provide a more reliable start against the hosts’ pace attack. Phillips and Bracewell remain important threats after their outstanding performances, while New Zealand will look to maintain their aggressive approach. However, India still have the advantage of a 3–1 series lead and will be determined to respond strongly. Ultimately, the final match offers New Zealand an opportunity to finish the series with back-to-back victories, while India will aim to restore their winning momentum.
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IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
India | 22 |
New Zealand | 12 |
IND vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 14°C |
Weather Forecast | Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 188 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 55% |
IND vs NZ Playing 11s (Predicted):
India Playing 11:
1) Abhishek Sharma
2) Sanju Samson (wk)
3) Ishan Kishan
4) Shreyas Iyer ©
5) Tilak Varma
6) Shivam Dube
7) Naman Dhir
8) Kuldeep Yadav
9) Mayank Yadav
10) Varun Chakaravarthy
11) Bhuvneshwar Kumar
New Zealand Playing 11:
1) Finn Allen
2) Tim Seifert / Devon Conway (wk)
3) Daryl Mitchell
4) Glenn Phillips
5) Bevon Jacobs
6) Michael Bracewell
7) Mitchell Santner ©
8) Nathan Smith
9) Adam Milne
10) Matthew Fisher
11) Jacob Duffy
IND vs NZ Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the squad’s composition, India appears to have a strong chance of winning this match.
