Last Chance for India, New Zealand to Experiment Before T20 World Cup

India and New Zealand have one last opportunity to fine-tune their teams before the T20 World Cup. The fifth and final T20I match between the two teams is happening today at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. This match is crucial for both teams as they look to finalize their squads for the World Cup. Both Devon Conway and Ishan Kishan have the same two questions around them: do they play, and where do they bat if they do? Conway has opened for New Zealand in all four matches, but now that Allen is here, is there room for him and if yes, in which capacity? Kishan missed the last match with a niggle, but if he is good to go, do India even try to open with him and give Abhishek Sharma a rest? India's decision to rest Axar Patel for the last two matches was likely a precautionary measure to ensure he's fit for the T20 World Cup. Patel had suffered a finger injury in the first T20I against New Zealand and has been absent from the playing XI since then. Ish Sodhi: 2 wickets behind Tim Southee, New Zealand's most successful T20I bowler with 164 wickets. Tim Seifert: Needs 52 runs to become the 4th New Zealander to score 2000 T20I runs. Suryakumar Yadav: Needs 33 runs to become the 12th player globally with 3000 T20I runs. As for Ishan Kishan, India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said he's "very likely" to play, pending a final assessment by the physios. Kishan had missed the previous match with an unspecified injury, but his form has been impressive, making him a crucial backup option for Sanju Samson. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, is looking to bounce back from their loss in the fourth T20I and win the series 4-1. Sanju Samson, playing in his hometown, will be keen to score runs and prove himself. On the other hand, New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, aims to replicate their winning performance from the fourth match and finish the series on a high note.