IND vs NZ: Crucial 5th T20 to Decide Players' World Cup Fate, Team India's Probable XI Revealed
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Moneycontrol•31-01-2026, 14:51
IND vs NZ: Crucial 5th T20 to Decide Players' World Cup Fate, Team India's Probable XI Revealed
- •The fifth T20 between India and New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram is the last match before the T20 World Cup, crucial for team preparations.
- •India aims to test its strongest playing XI, with potential returns for Ishan Kishan and Axar Patel.
- •Sanju Samson, playing in his hometown, faces pressure to perform well to secure his spot, especially with Ishan Kishan's strong form.
- •Hardik Pandya might be rested, while Tilak Varma is expected to join for warm-up matches and play at number 3.
- •India's probable XI includes Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh.
Why It Matters: The final T20 against New Zealand is vital for India to finalize its World Cup squad and playing XI.
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