The Seddon Park pitch report for the NZ vs IND 5th T20I points to a good batting surface, with the side batting first holding an edge on record. A first-innings score of around 170 is par based on the venue average of 168, though scoring has been higher in this series. The weather forecast shows a mostly cloudy and cool evening with little chance of rain. The match is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM local time (12:30 PM IST) in Hamilton, with the toss at 12:00 PM IST.
India lead the five-match T20I series 3-1, after winning the first three T20Is chasing 226, 181 and 199, before New Zealand won the 4th T20I at Eden Park by 87 runs. Shreyas Iyer leads India, and Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand. The match is the fifth and last of the T20Is in India’s tour of New Zealand. In India, live streaming is on SonyLIV, and the TV broadcast is on Sony Sports Network.
Seddon Park Pitch Report for NZ vs IND 5th T20I
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Good for batting, with scores dropping in the chase, based on the venue record |
| Par first-innings score | Around 170 (venue average: 168) |
| Best for batting | The first innings, though the highest chase here is 202/5 |
| Fast bowlers | New ball in the powerplay, and pace bowlers are known to do well here |
| Spinners | To be confirmed, though they can help control the middle overs |
| Boundaries | Small ground, with straight boundaries of about 65 metres and square boundaries under 70 metres |
| Dew | Humidity is 62%, though the cool evening may limit it and this is not confirmed |
| Toss advantage | Batting first has won 13 T20s here and bowling first 9 |
Phase-by-Phase Pitch Behaviour
| Phase | How the Pitch Is Likely to Play |
|---|---|
| Powerplay (1 to 6) | Early wickets can swing the game. India have Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Mayank Yadav, while New Zealand have Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Blair Tickner and Kyle Jamieson |
| Middle overs (7 to 15) | Spinners can help control the scoring. India have Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy, and New Zealand have Mitchell Santner |
| Death overs (16 to 20) | Scoring should rise, and the highest total here is 212/4 in 20 overs by New Zealand against India |
| Second innings | The average is 144, and the highest chase is 202/5 in 19.4 overs by New Zealand against Zimbabwe |
How the Pitch Plays at Seddon Park
Details on the soil, bounce and grass cover have not been confirmed. The venue stats show 23 T20s, with 13 won batting first and 9 won bowling first. Scores drop in the chase, from an average of 168 in the first innings to 144 in the second. These figures include women’s T20s, so the men’s averages may differ.
The highest total here is 212/4 by New Zealand against India, and the highest chase is 202/5 in 19.4 overs by New Zealand against Zimbabwe, which shows that big targets can be chased on this ground. The lowest total is 78/10 in 17.3 overs by Bangladesh against New Zealand, and the lowest score defended is 161/7 by New Zealand Women against India Women. The ground is small, with straight boundaries of about 65 metres and square boundaries under 70 metres. Scoring has been heavy in this series, with India chasing down 226, 181 and 199.
Hamilton Weather Forecast for NZ vs IND 5th T20I
The forecast for Sunday points to a mostly cloudy and cool day.
| Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Mostly cloudy |
| Temperature | 19°C high, 6°C low, with about 18°C at 7 PM and 14°C at 10 PM |
| Rain chance | 10% |
| Humidity | 62% |
| Wind | 14 km/h |
Rain is unlikely, so a full 20-over match is expected. The temperature will fall from about 18°C at the start to around 14°C by 10 PM, so grip and catching will be tougher late in the night. Cloud cover could help the new ball swing, and humidity of 62% could bring some moisture, although neither is confirmed.
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Seddon Park T20 Records and Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 23 |
| Won batting first | 13 |
| Won chasing | 9 |
| Average first-innings score | 168 |
| Average second-innings score | 144 |
| Highest total | 212/4 (20 overs) by New Zealand vs India |
| Lowest total | 78/10 (17.3 overs) by Bangladesh vs New Zealand |
| Highest score chased | 202/5 (19.4 overs) by New Zealand vs Zimbabwe |
| Lowest score defended | 161/7 (20 overs) by New Zealand Women vs India Women |
| India’s record at the venue | To be confirmed |
The ground has a capacity of 10,000 with flexibility to 30,000 and hosts Northern Districts. It also hosts hockey, rugby and rugby league.
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NZ vs IND T20I Head-to-Head
| Matches | India Won | New Zealand Won | Tie or No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 22 | 12 | 3 |
What Should the Captains Do at Seddon Park?
Bat first if the toss is won. Batting first has won 13 of 23 T20s here, and the average first-innings score of 168 is well above the second-innings average of 144. The evening will turn cooler and cloud cover could help the bowlers, which makes a chase harder, although India chased successfully in the first three matches of this series. The ground is small, so a total of 180 or more would put real pressure on the chasing side. Use the new ball well in the powerplay, because early wickets put the batting side under pressure, and pace bowlers are known to do well here. Use spin in the middle overs to slow the scoring, as both sides have quality spinners in Santner, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy. Plan for the cooler evening, which can make catching and gripping the ball harder.
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