India vs New Zealand 5th T20I: Kishan-Axar IN, Samson in Focus for World Cup Prep

• India faces New Zealand in the 5th T20I, aiming for corrections after a 50-run loss and to finalize their T20 World Cup squad.
• Sanju Samson will play his first home ground match for India, with high expectations for a significant performance.
• Ishan Kishan is expected to return to the playing XI, while Axar Patel, recovering from injury, is also likely to get game time.
• Hardik Pandya might be rested after playing four consecutive matches, allowing other players an opportunity.
• The match at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, is expected to be a run-fest, starting at 7:00 PM IST.

Why It Matters: India seeks to finalize its T20 World Cup squad and regain confidence in the final T20I against New Zealand.