The fifth and final match of the ongoing five-match T20 series between New Zealand and India will be played on November 1st at Seddon Park in Hamilton. After four matches, India currently holds a 3-1 lead over the hosts, New Zealand.
New Zealand will be aiming to win this fifth T20 match to conclude the series at 3-2. Meanwhile, Team India will look to put their 87-run defeat in the fourth T20 behind them and deliver a strong performance. Ahead of this match, find out the weather forecast for Hamilton.
Here is what the weather in Hamilton is expected to be like on November 1st:
According to the AccuWeather forecast, the weather in Hamilton on November 1st, 2026, is expected to be pleasant. The maximum temperature is likely to be 19°C, with a minimum of 9°C. It will be sunny during the day, while the evening may see partial cloud cover.
The chance of rain is extremely low. It will feel cool in the morning and evening, while the afternoon will be relatively warmer—ideal conditions for cricket fans to enjoy the match. There is a possibility of light dew during the second innings in Hamilton, which could make it difficult for spin bowlers to grip the ball, potentially benefiting the team chasing the target.
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At the start of the match, the sky in Hamilton may be partially cloudy, which could assist the fast bowlers early on. Given these conditions, the captain who wins the toss might prefer to bowl first. NZ vs IND Head-to-Head Record (T20I Cricket)
India’s Probable Playing 11
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Shivam Dube, Varun Chakaravarthy, Aaqib Nabi, Kumar Kushagra, and Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
New Zealand’s Probable Playing 11
Tim Seifert (Wicketkeeper), Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevan Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (Captain), Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Kyle Jamieson, Devon Conway, Josh Clarkson, and Blair Tickner.
