The final match of the five-match T20 series between India and New Zealand will be played today at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Four T20 International matches have already been played at this venue. Sanju Samson will be hoping to play a big innings in front of his home crowd today, as he hasn't performed well in any of the four matches of the series so far. Cutouts of him have been put up outside the stadium. A video of an MS Dhoni cutout is also going viral on social media.
A 50-foot-tall cutout of Dhoni outside the stadium
A 50-foot-tall cutout of former Indian captain MS Dhoni has been erected outside the Greenfield International Stadium, and a video of it is going viral on social media. While Dhoni has fans all over the country, the level of adoration for him in South India is on a whole different level.
What is the T20 record at Greenfield Stadium?
A total of four T20 International matches have been played at the Greenfield International Stadium so far. The first T20 match was played between India and New Zealand on November 7, 2017, which India won by 6 runs. In the second match played here, West Indies defeated India by 8 wickets. In the third match, India defeated South Africa by 8 wickets, and in the fourth match, India defeated Australia by 44 runs. Thus, out of the four matches played here, India has won three and lost one.
What time will the IND vs NZ 5th T20 start?
The fifth T20 match between India and New Zealand will begin today (January 31) at 7 PM. The toss will take place at 6:30 PM. Team India holds an unassailable lead in the series. Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, the team defeated New Zealand in the first three matches, while New Zealand won the fourth. India leads the series 3-1.
Where to watch live cricket matches?
The India vs New Zealand fifth T20 match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
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