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The fourth T20I between India and New Zealand in the Black Caps’ tour of India 2025–26 will be played on January 28, 2026, at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
India has already sealed the series with a commanding 3–0 lead and won their 11th consecutive T20I series. India has been clinical throughout the series, dominating both while batting first and chasing.
New Zealand is yet to register a win in the series and has looked outmatched in all areas. India will enter the contest as favourites, and they may rotate players ahead of the World Cup.
Winning and Toss Odds for India vs New Zealand 4th T20I Match
Since India has sealed the series 3-0 and are their dream run, betting platforms are favouring India’s win.
| Platform | India Win Odds | New Zealand Win Odds | Toss Odds (India) | Toss Odds (New Zealand) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.24 | 3.9 | 2 | 1.95 |
| Stake | 1.28 | 3.85 | 2 | 1.93 |
| 4RABET | 1.26 | 3.88 | 2 | 2 |
| BeVibe | 1.25 | 3.92 | 2 | 2 |
India vs New Zealand 4th T20I: Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | IND vs NZ, 4th T20I |
| Series | New Zealand tour of India, 2026 |
| Date | January 28, Wednesday |
| Time | 07:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
India vs New Zealand Squad for 4th T20I
New Zealand has some changes in sqaud as some of their players joined the team after the concussion in the BBL 2025-26. On the other hand, Shreyas Iyer will be a part of the remaining series as Tilak Varma won’t join the Indian side. Let’s look at the squads of both teams.
New Zealand Squad
Mitchell Santner (c), Mark Chapman, Tim Robinson, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Zakary Foulkes, Devon Conway (wk), Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Kristian Clarke, Lockie Ferguson
India Squad
Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav
Pitch Report of Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Indian batters have dominated the series, and they will keep their momentum, as the pitch also offers good bounce and pace.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Nature | A flat wicket with even bounce, allowing batters to play shots comfortably throughout the match. |
| Support for Batters | The surface suits attacking batters, especially during the powerplay and death overs, encouraging aggressive stroke play. |
| Help for Bowlers | Fast bowlers get movement and bounce early on, while spinners become more effective as the pitch starts to wear. |
| Ground Size | Boundary distances are approximately 99 meters straight and around 75 meters on the square sides. |
| ODI First-Innings Average | The average opening innings score is close to 252 runs, with the highest total being 387 by India against West Indies in 2019. |
| Toss Impact & Dew | Teams winning the toss usually prefer to field first to benefit from early bowling, while dew can influence conditions in the later stages of the game. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 28°C in the day, dropping to 15°C–17°C in the evening. |
| Weather | Sunny and clear, perfect for a full match. |
| Precipitation | 0% chance of rain all day. |
| Humidity | Low to moderate 75%, slightly higher in the evening. |
| Wind | Light wind 16 km/hr, with little effect on play. |
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in T20Is
India has defeated New Zealand 17 times in T20Is, out of 28 meetings between the 2 teams.
| Total Matches Played | 28 |
|---|---|
| India Won | 17 |
| New Zealand Won | 10 |
| Tied | 01 |
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Key Players to Watch
These will be the key players for India to keep New Zealand winless in the series.
| Players | T20I Stats |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma (IND) | 152 runs in his 3 innings with a strike rate of 271.43 in the series so far. |
| Hardik Pandya (IND) | 4 wickets in 3 innings at an economy of 8.5. |
| Shivam Dube (IND) | 45 runs and 3 wickets in 3 T20I innings in the series. |
| Glenn Phillips (NZ) | 145 runs in 3 matches at an average of 48.33 and a strike rate of 155.91. |
| Tim Siefert (NZ) | 36 runs in 2 matches with a strike rate of 150. |
| Jacob Duffy (NZ) | 3 wickets in 3 matches with an economy of 10.3. |
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