All eyes will be on Sanju Samson as Team India seeks victory in the final T20I against New Zealand at the Greenfield Stadium. Despite struggling in the series, Samson, back as opener, has managed only 40 runs in four innings. India, after winning the first three matches, experimented in the fourth game by including an extra bowler instead of Ishan Kishan.
New Zealand posted a challenging 215 runs in the last match, with Tim Seifert and Devon Conway shining. Despite Shivam Dube’s 65-run effort, India fell short by 50 runs. With a 4-1 series win in sight, India may shuffle the playing XI, possibly reintroducing Ishan Kishan and Varun Chakravarthy.
India boasts a strong record at the Greenfield Stadium, winning three out of four T20Is played there. The average first innings score is 155, with India’s highest total of 235 against Australia in 2023. India aims for another dominant performance, while New Zealand looks to end the tour on a high before the T20 World Cup 2026.
