Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi play 5th T20I vs NZ? Photo: SLC
\n\nAfter losing three games on the trot, New Zealand bounced back and registered a big 87-run win in the fourth T20I to snap their losing streak. NZ have already lost the series, but back-to-back wins in T20Is will give them confidence heading into the ODI series. The home team put on a big total of 259 on the board in the fourth game. India were never in contention to chase down the target and lost the game. The visitors made two changes in their playing XI. Will the Men in Blue make more changes or retain the combination which lost the fourth game? Here's a look at India's likely playing XI for the fifth T20I vs NZ –
\n\nAn unchanged opening combination is expected and Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson will continue to open the innings. Both the openers aren't part of the ODI team and they will have a break from the game upon returning to India. Samson departed for 4 while Abhishek scored 27 off 15 balls in the fourth T20I. India needed a big opening partnership in the chase.
\n\nIshan Kishan will continue to bat at number…
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