The last match of the 5-match T20 series between India and New Zealand will be played today at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Earlier 4 T20 International matches have been played here. Sanju Samson would like to play a big innings in front of his home crowd today, he has so far flopped in all four matches of this series. His cutouts have been installed outside the stadium. The video of MS Dhoni’s cutout is also going viral on social media.

A 50 feet high cutout of former Indian captain MS Dhoni has been installed outside the Greenfield International Stadium, the video of which is going viral on social media. Although Dhoni has fans everywhere in the country, but the craze for him in the South is of a different level.

Scenes of a Giant Cutout being made for Real OG MS Dhoni & Sanju Samson at Kerala!! pic.twitter.com/sQHCl8L50v

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How is the T20 record in Greenfield Stadium?

A total of 4 T2 International matches have been played so far in the Greenfield International Stadium. The first T20 here took place between India and New Zealand on November 7, 2017, in which India won by 6 runs. After this, in the second match played here, West Indies defeated India by 8 wickets. In the third match, India defeated South Africa by 8 wickets and in the fourth match, Australia defeated Australia by 44 runs. That means out of total 4 matches here, India has won 3 and lost 1.

What time will IND vs NZ 5th T20 start?

India vs New Zealand fifth T20 will start today (January 31) at 7 pm. The toss will take place at 6:30 pm. Team India is maintaining an unassailable lead in the series. Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, the team defeated New Zealand in the first 3 matches, New Zealand won the fourth match. India is ahead 3-1.

Where to watch live cricket match

India vs New Zealand fifth T20 will be telecast live on Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be on JioHotstar app and website.