NZ 195/3 beat IND 191/8 | IND in NZ 2026/27 Scorecard
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India have the series, but they head to Seddon Park after their first defeat of the series. New Zealand made 259/7 at Eden Park and won by 87 runs to cut the lead to 3-1, so Sunday's 5th T20I at Hamilton is about finishing well rather than the trophy. It starts at 12:30 PM IST (8:00 PM local) on 1 November. Glenn Phillips goes in with 276 runs in four innings, including 82 and 70 in Christchurch.
- 📋 Match #5
- 📅 1 November 2026 · 12:30 PM IST
- 📍 Seddon Park, Hamilton, Hamilton
- 🏆 IND in NZ 2026/27
- ✅ Playing XI confirmed (22 players)
Three straight defeats, two of them in final-over chases, were followed by the 87-run win in Auckland. Phillips made 107 off 49, Michael Bracewell 65 off 25 and Jacob Duffy took 4/23. Nathan Smith came in for Kyle Jamieson in that game, and Matt Henry has been ruled out of the rest of the series.
India chased down 226, 181 and 199 to take the series with two games to spare, Abhishek Sharma making 113 off 38 in Wellington. The chase of 260 at Eden Park ended at 172/9, with Tilak Varma top-scoring on 35. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was left out of that game for Mayank Yadav after three expensive outings. Captain Shreyas Iyer said the side would go back to the drawing board.
276 runs in 4 matches for NZ in this series at 131.8 points a game, a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
196 runs in 4 matches for IND in this series at 96.3 points a game, a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.
- Glenn Phillips(NZ)
276 runs in 4 matches in this series makes Glenn Phillips one of NZ's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 131.8 fantasy points a game and with a best of 203.
- Mitchell Santner(NZ)
Mitchell Santner brings 9 runs and 9 wickets in 4 matches to this fixture for NZ, averaging 95 fantasy points a game and with a best of 168.
- Daryl Mitchell(NZ)
Daryl Mitchell has 147 runs in 4 matches for NZ in this series, averaging 66.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 153.
- Bevon Jacobs(NZ)
135 runs in 4 matches in this series makes Bevon Jacobs one of NZ's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 56 fantasy points a game and with a best of 91.
- Abhishek Sharma(IND)
Abhishek Sharma brings 196 runs in 4 matches to this fixture for IND, averaging 96.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 219.
- Naman Dhir(IND)
Naman Dhir has 105 runs in 4 matches for IND in this series, averaging 53 fantasy points a game and with a best of 74.
Form guide
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Key players in the squads
- Finn Allen · Batter
- Nathan Smith · All-rounder
- Mitchell Santner · All-rounder
- Devon Conway · Batter
- Daryl Mitchell · Batter
- Kyle Jamieson · Bowler
- Shreyas Iyer · Batter
- Ishan Kishan · Wicketkeeper
- Sanju Samson · Wicketkeeper
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi · Batter
- Abhishek Sharma · Batter
- Arshdeep Singh · Bowler
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won NZ vs IND?
NZ pulled off a successful chase against IND. NZ won by 7 wickets. Tim Seifert was the standout batter, scoring 93 off 50 balls. Adam Milne led the bowling attack with 4/19. Adam Milne was named Player of the Match.
Who was Player of the Match in NZ vs IND?
Adam Milne was named Player of the Match. Top batter: Tim Seifert — 93(50). Top bowler: Adam Milne — 4/19.
What is the pitch report for Seddon Park, Hamilton?
Seddon Park, Hamilton has no completed matches on record for IND in NZ 2026/27 yet, so there is no reliable par score to quote. Treat the pitch report at the toss as your main signal and keep a balanced XI.
Who should be captain for NZ vs IND in fantasy cricket?
Glenn Phillips is a strong captain pick, with Abhishek Sharma as vice-captain. 276 runs in 4 matches for NZ in this series at 131.8 points a game, a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.
What is the head-to-head record between New Zealand and India?
In 4 completed meetings tracked on CricketDream, New Zealand have won 1 and India 3. India lead.
Who will win NZ vs IND?
India have the better recent record in this fixture (3–1), but New Zealand will fancy their chances of turning it around.
How do I play fantasy cricket for NZ vs IND on CricketDream?
Build a free Fantasy XI for New Zealand vs India, join a snake Draft with friends, or play the Predictor — all on CricketDream. Pick your 11 players before the toss and compete on the live leaderboard.