Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 31 -- Team India won the toss and decided to bat first against the New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I against the New Zealand at the Greenfield International Stadium on Saturday.

The Men in Blue have pocketed the five-match T20I series, securing a 3-1 unassailable lead. However, the hosts suffered a convincing 50-run defeat in Visakhapatnam during the fourth T20I against New Zealand.

The five-match T20I series between India and New Zealand will help both countries prepare for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, starting next month in India and Sri Lanka.

After winning the toss, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav said there was a lot of dew yesterday, and they want to test their side ahead of the upcoming T2...