ND vs NZ 5th T20I: India gave New Zealand a target of 272 to win, Ishan Kishan’s stormy century

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|01-02-2026

Game Desk: In the last match of the series being held at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Ishan Kishan has scored a stormy century for the Indian team, which was batting first after winning the toss, while Suryakumar Yadav has also played an explosive innings. Due to the explosive innings of both, India has scored 271 runs at the loss of 5 wickets and has given New Zealand a target of 272 to win.

Ishan Kishan scored the first century of his career in 42 balls. Earlier, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav had won the toss and decided to bat first in the last T20 International match of the series. Team India entered today with three changes. Captain Surya told that Akshar Patel and Ishan Kishan have returned to the playing eleven. Surya forgot the name of the third player but told the fans not to worry, Thiruvananthapuram, Sanju Samson is playing today. While in Visakhapatnam, India was in experiment mode, in Thiruvananthapuram India has entered with its first choice playing eleven. This is India’s last match before the T20 World Cup.

The World Cup is starting from 7th February and Team India will start its campaign against USA on 7th. India would like to enter the World Cup with a win.

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