The last T20I of India’s tour is at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Sunday, 1 November 2026, starting at 12:30 PM IST. India have already won the series, with a 3-0 lead after Wellington. This preview covers the series form, how Seddon Park has played in India’s previous T20Is there, probable playing XIs, captain picks and our pre-match view.
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Captains: Shreyas Iyer leads India in the T20Is and Mitchell Santner leads New Zealand. Start times are from the published series schedule; check the broadcaster’s listing on match day. Confirmed playing XIs are announced at the toss, about 30 minutes before the start.
| Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I22 October 2026 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | India won by 4 wicketsNZ 225/4 (20) · IND 230/6 (19.4) |
| 2nd T20I24 October 2026 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | India won by 4 wicketsNZ 180/5 (20) · IND 181/6 (19.5) |
| 3rd T20I27 October 2026 | Hnry Stadium, Wellington | India won by 6 wicketsNZ 198/3 (20) · IND 199/4 (13.2) |
| 4th T20I30 October 2026 | Eden Park, Auckland | Upcoming |
| 5th T20I1 November 2026 | Seddon Park, Hamilton | Upcoming |
India have won all three games so far batting second, including their highest successful T20I chase of 226 in the opener and 199 in 13.2 overs in Wellington. The result of the 4th T20I in Auckland will be added to this table after 30 October.
| Player | Series so far | What it tells us |
|---|---|---|
| Abhishek SharmaIndia | 29, 27 (21) and 113 (38) | 169 runs; reached his hundred in 35 balls in Wellington |
| Glenn PhillipsNew Zealand | 82* (40), 70 (43) and 17 (14) | 169 runs, out twice |
| Daryl MitchellNew Zealand | 89* (52) in the 3rd T20I | Fifty in 26 balls, then an unbroken 75 with Bevon Jacobs |
| Mitchell SantnerNew Zealand | 2/39, 4/21 and 1/17 | Seven wickets for 77 runs in 11 overs |
| Vaibhav SooryavanshiIndia | 45 (19) opening in the 3rd T20I | Shared a 133-run stand in 7.1 overs with Abhishek |
| Bevon JacobsNew Zealand | 31 (16), 58 (46) and 39* (23) | 128 runs, out twice |
| Sanju SamsonIndia | 67 (33), 14 (17) and 18 (13) | Set up the 226 chase in the opener |
| Naman DhirIndia | 42*, 31 (17) and 4* (1) | 77 runs, out once |
Glenn Phillips’ 169 runs and Mitchell Santner’s seven wickets are New Zealand’s biggest positives, and Daryl Mitchell added 89* in Wellington. For India, Abhishek Sharma’s 113 off 38 balls, in a 133-run opening stand with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, sealed the series; Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy finished the two close chases in Christchurch.
Seddon Park is a round, well-grassed ground that seats 10,000, with an embankment around most of the boundary and the Members End and City End. Its pitches are usually very good for batting.
| Date | Batting first | Chasing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2019 | New Zealand 212/4 | India 208/6 | New Zealand won by 4 runs |
| 29 Jan 2020 | India 179/5 | New Zealand 179/6 | Tie; India won the Super Over (20/0 v 17/0) |
What it means for the 5th T20I: both of India’s T20Is here were decided in the final over or a Super Over, with totals of 179 or more each time. Expect a batting surface; the death overs, where Arshdeep Singh leads India’s attack, are likely to decide a close finish.
The match starts at 8:00 PM local time. Check the MetService Hamilton forecast before you finalise a team: rain can reduce the overs, and a shortened game rewards batters who score from the first ball.
The XI that won the 2nd and 3rd T20Is, in the order they batted in Wellington. With the series won, India may rotate: Shivam Dube, Mayank Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav are the squad players outside this XI, and Ishan Kishan’s return depends on his fitness.
Based on the 3rd T20I XI, with Lockie Ferguson and Nathan Smith returning for Kyle Jamieson, who leaves for Ford Trophy duty, and Matthew Fisher. Blair Tickner and Josh Clarkson are the other options.
Confirmed playing XIs are announced at the toss, about 30 minutes before the start.
India named an unchanged XI in Wellington. Ishan Kishan missed the 2nd and 3rd T20Is with a low-grade right adductor strain; the BCCI said on 26 October that he was recovering well but had not regained match fitness, and Kumar Kushagra joined the squad as cover. No changes for Auckland had been announced when we checked.
New Zealand made three changes in Wellington: Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson sat out as expected and Nathan Smith was left out, with Adam Milne, Kyle Jamieson and Matthew Fisher coming in. Henry (tight calf) is out of the remaining T20Is and rejoins for the ODIs. Ferguson’s absence was put down to workload management and precautionary scans, and he is expected back for Auckland and Hamilton. Jamieson leaves for Ford Trophy duty after the 3rd T20I; Blair Tickner is in the squad for the last three games and Josh Clarkson for the last two.
Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi put on 133 in 7.1 overs in Wellington, and India’s 118/0 was a T20I powerplay record, according to Cricinfo. On a ground known for good batting pitches, New Zealand’s first six overs with the ball are likely to decide how big the game gets.
Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy finished the two close chases in Christchurch. Seddon Park’s history of last-over finishes puts the spotlight on New Zealand’s death bowling, with Lockie Ferguson expected back after missing Wellington.
Santner’s control in the middle overs has been New Zealand’s best weapon, with seven wickets in 11 overs. ANI’s preview of the 3rd T20I noted that Sanju Samson and Naman Dhir have handled spin better than Tilak Varma in this series.
| Pick | Player | Why | Watch-out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Abhishek Sharma (IND) | Opening batter on a good batting surface; 113 off 38 balls in Wellington. | Scored 29 and 27 in Christchurch, and rotation is possible with the series decided. |
| Captain, alternative | Glenn Phillips (NZ) | 169 runs in the series, plus part-time spin. | Middle-order role can limit his balls. |
| Vice-captain | Mitchell Santner (NZ) | Seven wickets in the series, bowling through the middle overs. | A flat pitch can blunt spin. |
| Vice-captain, alternative | Arshdeep Singh (IND) | Bowls at the death, where close games here have been decided. | Death overs can be expensive. |
| Differential | Naman Dhir (IND) | Finishing role in a likely high-scoring game; 77 runs for once out in the series. | Fewer balls if the top order fires. |
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The 5th T20I starts at 12:30 PM IST on Sunday, 1 November 2026, which is 8:00 PM local time in Hamilton.
Sony Sports Network has the TV coverage in India and SonyLIV streams the series, according to the broadcast details published with the schedule.
Seddon Park’s pitches are usually very good for batting. Both of India’s T20Is there produced totals of 179 or more and were decided in the final over or a Super Over.
Yes. India took an unassailable 3-0 lead by winning the 3rd T20I in Wellington on 27 October, so the 5th T20I in Hamilton cannot change the series result.
Our first choice is Abhishek Sharma, with Glenn Phillips as the alternative. Check the XIs at the toss, because both sides may rotate in the final T20I.
No. It is a pre-match editorial opinion. Team selection, the toss and the weather can change the outcome.
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