India vs New Zealand 5th T20I in Hamilton: NZ Win by 7 Wickets, India Take Series 3-2; Preview, Series Recap and Scores
India lead the T20I series 3-1 heading into Sunday’s final match at Seddon Park, Hamilton, from 12:30 pm IST. Recap, pitch notes and where to watch.
Photo: Kieran Connellan from Hamilton, New Zealand / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Pune, 31st October 2026: India will look to finish their New Zealand tour on a high when they play the fifth and final T20I at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on Sunday, 1 November. The match starts at 12:30 pm IST.
Result: New Zealand win by 7 wickets, India take series 3-2
Updated on 1 November 2026, after the match: New Zealand chased down India’s 191 for 8 with 12 balls to spare. Tim Seifert scored 93 off 50 balls and Glenn Phillips finished unbeaten on 65. For India, Ishan Kishan made 61 and captain Shreyas Iyer 50 off 23, while Adam Milne took 4 for 19. India win the five-match series 3-2. Read our full match report. The preview below is kept for reference.
India lead the five-match series 3-1 after winning the first three games, so the series is already theirs. New Zealand pulled one back in Auckland on Thursday with an 87-run win.
Phillips’ century turns the fourth T20I
At Eden Park, New Zealand piled up 259 for 7 in 20 overs. Glenn Phillips hit 107 off 49 balls with six fours and 10 sixes, and Michael Bracewell added 65 off 25 balls.
India never got close in the chase and finished on 172 for 9. Jacob Duffy took 4 for 23, while Mitchell Santner and Matthew Fisher picked up two wickets each. Captain Shreyas Iyer made 22 off 11 balls.
Speaking after the match, Iyer said India “fell a bit short” with the ball at the start and gave credit to Phillips. He added that the team would go back to the drawing board before Hamilton.
Match details
- Match: 5th T20I, New Zealand vs India
- Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026
- Time: 12:30 pm IST
- Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
- Series: India lead 3-1
- Captains: Shreyas Iyer (India), Mitchell Santner (New Zealand)
Pitch and conditions at Seddon Park
Seddon Park has short boundaries and usually offers a true, flat surface, so another high-scoring game is possible. Seamers may find some movement with the new ball early on, but bowlers have little margin for error once the ball gets older.
Players to watch
Phillips has been New Zealand’s standout batter, with two fifties and a century in four innings. Daryl Mitchell has also chipped in with useful knocks, and Duffy will be dangerous in the powerplay.
For India, Ishan Kishan returned from injury for the fourth match, and the team management may use the dead rubber to give others a game. The bowling unit will want a better effort after conceding 259.
Where to watch India vs New Zealand in India
The match will be shown live on the Sony Sports Network channels and streamed on SonyLIV. A 12:30 pm start means Pune fans can catch the full game on a Sunday afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does India vs New Zealand 5th T20I start?
The match starts at 12:30 pm IST on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Where is the 5th T20I between India and New Zealand being played?
It will be played at Seddon Park in Hamilton, New Zealand.
What is the India vs New Zealand T20I series score?
India lead the five-match series 3-1 after winning the first three matches. New Zealand won the fourth T20I by 87 runs.
Where can I watch India vs New Zealand live in India?
The match will be telecast on Sony Sports Network and streamed live on SonyLIV.
