Overview:
The IND vs NZ 5th T20I will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
India are all set for their final T20 International before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, taking on New Zealand on Saturday, January 31. Holding a commanding 3-1 lead in the five-match series, the hosts head to Thiruvananthapuram for the concluding fixture. After trailing 3-0, the visitors bounced back with a spirited display in the fourth T20I in Vizag, registering an important 50-run win.
Even though India continue to experiment with their squad by playing just five specialist batters and depending entirely on their five bowlers to complete the overs, Kiwis must be feeling a surge in their confidence after their commanding victory. They’ll be keen to carry that momentum into the fifth and final T20I. On the other hand, India are expected to rest some of their 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 between India and New Zealand will be played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
At what time will the 5th T20I start?
The game is set to start at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss occurring 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 fans in India stream the India vs New Zealand 5th T20I live?
JioHotstar will provide live streaming of the India vs New Zealand 5th T20I match.
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(w), 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