📅 Date: Saturday, 31 january 2026 – the final game of the five‑match T20I series between india and New Zealand.
⏰ Time:•
7:00 PM IST – scheduled start.
•
Toss: around
6:30 PM IST.
🏟 Venue: Greenfield international Stadium, thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala.The match will decide the series outcome after india lead 3–1 following the fourth T20I.
📍 Pitch Report & Conditions
While the
official pitch report is typically issued on match day, early assessments and historical patterns at
Greenfield international Stadium suggest:
📌 Pitch Nature
· Traditionally, the surdata-face has been
balanced but slightly more helpful to bowlers, especially early in the evening.· Fast bowlers may extract swing and bounce under lights, challenging teams that bat first or chase big totals.· Dew could play a role later in the innings, making chasing easier as the ball skids under lights.
📌 Scoring Trends
· Average first‑innings score: moderate (around 150+), with top totals achieved in ideal conditions.· Teams winning the toss might prefer
bowling first to exploit early movement before dew arrives.
📌 Weather and Atmosphere
· evening conditions in thiruvananthapuram usually offer good visibility and pleasant weather, ideal for a night t20 match.· Dew and humidity can reduce spin grip, aiding stroke‑making in the second half of the match.
🤔 What to watch For
🔥 Teams & Momentum
· india will look to
close out the series with a win and gain confidence ahead of future white‑ball assignments.· New Zealand, buoyed by their 4th T20I win, will aim to level the series and finish strong.
🔎 Key Matchups
· india may rely on dynamic batters and experienced bowlers like Bumrah, while NZ will look for consistency from their core.· The chase option under lights could be critical due to dew and batting ease late in the innings.
📺 Viewing & Broadcast
· In india, the game will be telecast on the
Star sports network, with wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital streaming on
Disney+ Hotstar.· Global broadcast partners (like Sky Sport NZ or Willow TV) may show the match in respective regions.
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