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IND vs NZ 5th T20 Match: Today (January 31, 2026), the fifth and final match of the five-match T20 series between India and New Zealand (New Zealand tour of India) is being played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Team India, playing under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, had already secured the series by winning the first three matches (in Nagpur, Raipur, and Guwahati).
However, in the fourth match of the series played in Visakhapatnam, the Indian team suffered a heavy defeat by 50 runs, making the series score 3-1. Therefore, in their last match before the T20 World Cup, the Indian team will be looking to secure a victory to boost their confidence and maintain their winning momentum as they embark on their title defense campaign. The Kiwi team, having already lost the series, will also be aiming for a win. Suryakumar Yadav is leading Team India in this fifth and final match, while the experienced Mitchell Santner is captaining the New Zealand team.
IND vs NZ: Thiruvananthapuram International Cricket Stadium stats and records
| Description | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 7 |
| Matches won batting first | 4 |
| Matches won bowling first | 3 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 155 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 143 |
| Highest total recorded | 235/4 (20 Ovs) By IND vs AUS |
| Lowest total recorded | 0/0 (0 Ovs) By vs |
| Highest score chased | 173/2 (18.3 Ovs) By WI vs IND |
| Lowest score defended | 67/5 (8 Ovs) By IND vs NZ |
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IND vs NZ Pitch Report: Thiruvananthapuram International Cricket Stadium
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IND vs NZ 5th T20 Pitch Report: Statistics regarding the pitch at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram suggest that it offers a tough contest between batsmen and bowlers. In the matches played here so far, bowlers have often had the upper hand. Initially, fast bowlers can expect good pace and bounce from the pitch, but as the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down. This means that the role of spinners will become crucial in the middle overs of the match, as they are likely to get good grip and turn from the pitch. Scoring runs won't be easy for the batsmen here, as the large boundaries will require considerable power and precise timing to hit fours and sixes.
India's Record at Greenfield Stadium
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India has a fantastic record at the Greenfield Stadium. The Indian team has won three out of the four T20 matches played at this stadium. This includes a victory against New Zealand. The team's only defeat came against West Indies. The average first-innings score at this stadium is 155, while the highest score was made by India against Australia in 2023. In that match, the Indian team scored 235 runs in 20 overs.
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