Leela raviz

Greenfield International Stadium: Kerala's capital city has slipped into full cricket mode as the Indian and New Zealand teams arrive here on Wednesday, ahead of the fifth T20 International match, a high-stakes contest that has generated enormous buzz among fans.

The match, scheduled for Saturday evening at the Greenfield International Stadium, is being seen as a crucial dress rehearsal in the build-up to the upcoming World Cup.

Both teams are expected to land around 5 p.m. on a special chartered flight and will be formally received by the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) officials.