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India vs New Zealand, 4th T20I Match Summary

IND vs NZ, 2026 - T20 Summary

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4th T20I, Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam , Jan 28, 2026
India India
165 (18.4/20)
New Zealand New Zealand
215/7 (20.0/20)
New Zealand beat India by 50 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Tim Seifert
    62(36)
NZ 215/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64292-tim-l-seifert-playerprofile>Tim Seifert</a>
Tim Seifert
62 (36)
  • 7x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 172.22SR
<a href=/cricket/players/45400-devon-philip-conway-playerprofile>Devon Conway</a>
Devon Conway
44 (23)
  • 4x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 191.30SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Arshdeep Singh
ECON 8.25
4
OVERS
33/2
R/W
Bowler
Kuldeep Yadav
ECON 9.75
4
OVERS
39/2
R/W
IND 165/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/107521-shivam-dubey-playerprofile>Shivam Dube</a>
Shivam Dube
65 (23)
  • 3x4s
  • 7x6s
  • 282.60SR
<a href=/cricket/players/106742-rinku-singh-playerprofile>Rinku Singh</a>
Rinku Singh
39 (30)
  • 3x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 130SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mitchell Santner
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/3
R/W
Bowler
Jacob Duffy
ECON 9.00
3.4
OVERS
33/2
R/W
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That's all, folks! New Zealand finally have some teeth in the game and a win by 50 runs against this Indian team is something to be proud of. The Kiwis have one more game left before they begin their preparations for the mega event and so do India. The 5th and final T20I will be played in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, the 31st of January. It should be another cracker of a game as we might get a glimpse at the combination of the Playing XI that might be used by both sides in their opening World Cup fixtures. The first ball will be bowled at 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT), but as usual, you can join us sooner for the build-up. ADIOS. TAKE CARE.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Tim Seifert is the Player of the Match for his fiery knock of 62 off just 36 balls up top. Tim says that they decided to take the bowlers on early and sometimes you can get a bit lucky with the top edges. Adds that Jasprit Bumrah got him with a beauty in the last game but feels that if you get him away on the first ball, things can be a bit easier. Mentions that they want to put that pressure on the opposition bowlers early on because that's the nature of T20 cricket. Adds that they have to keep the T20 World Cup in mind and if the pitches are anywhere close to the ones in this series, they have to score big runs.
The captain of New Zealand - Mitchell Santner says that the way they started in the Powerplay is exactly what India have been doing to them throughout the series. Adds that against this Indian batting unit, even 200 doesn’t really feel safe. Mentions that they didn't want batters to go into a shell after being bowled out for 153 in the last game. Believes that there is no better preparation than playing against quality opposition like India, and with a couple of players set to come in for the final game, the focus is firmly on getting roles sorted and clarity within the group. Explains that the surface was a bit tacky, and when bowled slower through the air, there was turn on offer. Reckons that wickets in the Powerplay make life much easier for the spinners.
The Indian captain - Suryakumar Yadav says that they purposely played 6 batters and 5 proper bowlers to challenge themselves, so they are not too displeased by the outcome. Adds that they have batted really well so far and it was a good challenge to go after a big target, and it's all good learning in the end. Further mentions about the positives and mentions the knock of Shivam Dube but admits that 50 runs is a big margin and they will try to bounce back stronger.
Time for the post-match Presentations...
Let's recap the first innings - India opted to field first on a pitch that looked absolutely flat and with the dew coming into play later on, it made all the sense. However, New Zealand took a leaf out of Abhishek Sharma's book and Tim Seifert came out all guns blazing. The Kiwi openers put on 71 runs in the Powerplay without getting out and that set the tone for the rest of the game. The innings did start to simmer down a bit in the middle phase but Daryl Mitchell re-ignited things at the death and took his side to a formidable score of 215. On the bowling front, none of the Indian bowlers were spared early on, not even Jasprit Bumrah. However, both he and Arshdeep Singh came back strongly to pick up a wicket and the hosts started to just crawl their way back in the first innings. However, the likes of Ravi Bishnoi and Harshit Rana couldn't quite get their lengths right and went for plenty as India conceded a heavy total.
A quick word from Matt Henry. He says that coming here and playing against a very strong side, the focus was on continuing the good stuff rather than searching for answers after defeats. Believes that this win says a lot about the group. Adds that confidence is a huge part of success, and having belief in the process makes a real difference. Says that it was pleasing to put together a complete performance, especially the way the team scrapped and fought through key moments. Mentions that the wicket of Abhishek Sharma was a massive one, as he has shown just how dangerous he can be. Highlights the fielding effort, and he feels that converting the half chances make all the difference. Reckons that assessing the conditions is crucial. Further says that there will be overs where you go for runs, but the key is to keep fighting and keep believing. Shares that coming into this series, it was important for him to get overs into the legs.
A meek day out with the bat for India - Even with 216 needed for the win, India started as the favorites in the chase, simply because of what we had seen earlier in the series. Their spearhead with the bat, Abhishek Sharma, went for a golden duck and the top order never looked settled. Sanju Samson failed to grasp another golden opportunity but Rinku Singh showed promise of filling the gap at number 4, if needed. Shivam Dube was the one standout and he hit the ball as clean as anyone tonight. His knock of 65 from just 23 balls was the highlight of what was rather an underwhelming chase from India.
Stepping up - Life is all about stepping up in the key moments and so far in this series, the Kiwis weren't quite able to achieve that. However, the case is different tonight as they were on it from the get-go with both bat and ball. Matt Henry dismissed Abhishek Sharma on the very first ball of the chase and that set the ball rolling. Jacob Duffy then pulled off a fine return catch to dismiss the other in-form batter and after that, they kept chipping in with wickets at regular intervals. The visitors did face some stiff resistance from Shivam Dube but once he was dismissed, they wrapped things up rather quickly. In terms of bowling, it was an all-round effort but the skipper, Mitchell Santner, led the wickets with 3 to his name and the pacers bowled particularly well.
End of India's dominance - New Zealand wrap up a dominant performance in style and get their first win of this five-match T20I series. The series might be long gone but this win will do wonders for the confidence of the Kiwi players as they look to put their best foot forward ahead of the T20 World Cup. The hosts looked unbeatable in the first three games but they have been handed a thumping here and this will give the team something to ponder upon as they too look to tweak a few things ahead of the mega event in home conditions.
Over 18.4 : 165/10
3 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 118.2
  • 118.3
  • W 18.4
K. Yadav
1 (3)
R. Bishnoi
10 (10)
J. Duffy
3.4-0-33-2
18.4
W
Jacob Duffy To Kuldeep Yadav OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! That is it for the game. Duffy spots Kuldeep backing away, and he follows him with a well-directed short ball, aimed at the badge of the helmet. Yadav gets his hands high to pull. He gets into an awkward position and takes his eyes off the ball. It comes off the gloves and lobs behind towards the keeper, Tim Seifert, who makes no mistake. New Zealand win by 50 runs!
18.3
1
Jacob Duffy To Ravi Bishnoi
Duffy bowls it on a back of a length at 128.8 kph, on middle. Ravi swings ungainly across the line in front of square for a run.
18.2
1
Jacob Duffy To Kuldeep Yadav
Pushed across the left-hander, on a good length. Kuldeep runs it down to deep third with an open bat face. Ish Sodhi slides in the deep and cuts it off. He slips while releasing the throw but it does not cost any extra runs.
18.1
1
Jacob Duffy To Ravi Bishnoi
Angled in at the hips, on a back of a length. Bishnoi has a swing across the line and smears it to deep backward square leg for a single.
Over 18 : 162/9
1 Runs
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • W 17.5
  • 017.6
K. Yadav
0 (1)
R. Bishnoi
8 (8)
M. Santner
4-0-26-3
17.6
0
Mitchell Santner To Kuldeep Yadav
Looped up, on off, Kuldeep plays the reverse sweep but it goes straight to short third.
Kuldeep Yadav is the last man in for India.
17.5
W
Mitchell Santner To Jasprit Bumrah OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Third wicket of the night for the Kiwi skipper. Santner bowls a flighted delivery, full and around the off pole. Bumrah gets down on a knee and goes for the hard sweep. He is unable to roll his wrists over the ball and the ball drops on him. The ball goes straight up off a top edge and Ish Sodhi does the rest on the edge of the ring at short fine leg.
17.4
1
Mitchell Santner To Ravi Bishnoi
Santner hangs it up there, full and on middle. Bishnoi advances down the track and swings hard. He can only manage to hit it down to long on. They cross.
17.3
0
Mitchell Santner To Ravi Bishnoi
This is speared in, fuller and quicker, on off, Bishnoi did step out a bit early. He had to adjust in the end by digging it out to cover.
17.2
0
Mitchell Santner To Ravi Bishnoi
More air on this one, full and on off, Ravi attempts the reverse sweep and plays it down to short third.
17.1
0
Mitchell Santner To Ravi Bishnoi
Loopy ball, on off, Bishnoi has a hoick across the line but he miscues it off the toe end to cover.
Over 17 : 161/8
5 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • W 16.3
  • 016.4
  • W 16.5
  • 416.6
J. Bumrah
4 (1)
R. Bishnoi
7 (4)
I. Sodhi
4-0-46-2
16.6
4
Ish Sodhi To Jasprit Bumrah
FOUR! Good shot! Floated up, googly on middle, Bumrah drops on a knee and gets his hands out in front for the sweep. He plays it in front of square and wide of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
Wickets are falling like a house of cards right now. Jasprit Bumrah is in at number 10 for India.
16.5
W
Ish Sodhi To Arshdeep Singh OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Expertly held by Mitchell Santner! Sodhi pushes it through, on middle. Not all that short to hang deep in the crease. Arshdeep walks across the stumps and has a swipe across the line. A top edge is found and it goes towards the vacant mid on region. Santner turns around and goes after it. He keeps his eyes on the ball all the way through and takes the catch close to his chest. Two wickets in the over for Sodhi.
16.4
0
Ish Sodhi To Arshdeep Singh
Out comes the googly, on a length, outside off. Arshdeep gets down on a knee and attempts the slog sweep but is beaten as the ball goes over the blade.
The next batter is Arshdeep Singh.
16.3
W
Ish Sodhi To Harshit Rana OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! End of a scratchy stay for Rana. Cleverly bowled by Sodhi. He spots Harshit stepping out and he fires it full and wide. Rana reaches out to lay some bat on it. Gets it off the outer half and it lobs to short third, where Rachin Ravindra takes a dolly. India are now 7 down for 157, needing 59 runs from 21 balls.
16.2
0
Ish Sodhi To Harshit Rana
Sliding on with the arm, short and it stays a bit low. Rana backs away to go through the off side. Ends up chopping it down to point.
16.1
1
Ish Sodhi To Ravi Bishnoi
A bit too short from Ish, on off, Bishnoi backs away and slaps it over cover. Matt Henry gets around in the deep and the second run was always on but Rana slipped at the batting end and the batters had to settle with one.
Over 16 : 156/6
11 Runs
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 415.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 415.6
H. Rana
9 (11)
R. Bishnoi
6 (3)
M. Santner
3-0-25-2
15.6
4
Mitchell Santner To Harshit Rana
FOUR! Easy pickings! Santner is crossed with himself. Santner darts it in at the pads, on a nagging length. Rana walks inside the line and tickles it fine of the diving short fine leg fielder for a boundary. 60 needed off 24 for India.
Full Commentary
18 OV
1 Runs
M. Santner to R. Bishnoi J. Bumrah K. Yadav
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 117.4
  • W 17.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
5 Runs
I. Sodhi to R. Bishnoi H. Rana A. Singh J. Bumrah
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • W 16.3
  • 016.4
  • W 16.5
  • 416.6
16 OV
11 Runs
M. Santner to R. Bishnoi H. Rana
  • 115.1
  • 115.2
  • 415.3
  • 115.4
  • 015.5
  • 415.6
15 OV
11 Runs
M. Henry to S. Dube H. Rana
  • 614.1
  • 014.2
  • 414.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • W 14.6
14 OV
5 Runs
Z. Foulkes to H. Rana S. Dube
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 1 WD 13.6
  • 013.6
13 OV
13 Runs
J. Duffy to H. Rana S. Dube
  • 012.1
  • 112.2
  • 612.3
  • 012.4
  • 612.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
29 Runs
I. Sodhi to S. Dube
  • 211.1
  • 411.2
  • 1 WD 11.3
  • 611.3
  • 411.4
  • 611.5
  • 611.6
11 OV
10 Runs
Z. Foulkes to S. Dube R. Singh H. Rana
  • 110.1
  • 410.2
  • W 10.3
  • 110.4
  • 1 WD 10.5
  • 210.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
7 Runs
G. Phillips to S. Dube R. Singh
  • 19.1
  • 09.2
  • 29.3
  • 09.4
  • 09.5
  • 49.6
9 OV
10 Runs
M. Santner to R. Singh H. Pandya S. Dube
  • 28.1
  • 08.2
  • 18.3
  • W 8.4
  • 68.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
3 Runs
I. Sodhi to R. Singh H. Pandya
  • 07.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 07.4
  • 17.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
4 Runs
M. Santner to S. Samson R. Singh H. Pandya
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • W 6.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
12 Runs
J. Duffy to R. Singh S. Samson
  • 05.1
  • 45.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 65.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
9 Runs
I. Sodhi to R. Singh S. Samson
  • 14.1
  • 14.2
  • 24.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
14 Runs
Z. Foulkes to S. Samson R. Singh
  • 13.1
  • 03.2
  • 03.3
  • 63.4
  • 63.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
9 Runs
M. Henry to S. Samson R. Singh
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 42.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
5 Runs
J. Duffy to S. Samson S. Yadav
  • 01.1
  • 01.2
  • 11.3
  • 01.4
  • 41.5
  • W 1.6
1 OV
4 Runs
M. Henry to A. Sharma S. Yadav
  • W 0.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 40.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: New Zealand 215/7 in 20.0 overs
  • New Zealand 201/7 in 19.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (16.3 ovs): IND against D Mitchell (Caught) Unsuccessful (IND: 1, NZ: 2)
  • New Zealand 152/4 in 15.0 overs
  • Drinks: New Zealand 103/2 in 9.1 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 49 balls between D Conway (44) and T Seifert (55)
  • New Zealand 100/0 in 8.1 overs
  • T Seifert 13th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 25 balls (5x4) (3x6)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): New Zealand 71/0
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 53 off 27 balls between D Conway (7) and T Seifert (45)
  • New Zealand 53/0 in 4.3 overs
  • India 151/6 in 15.3 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 19 balls between S Dube (44) and H Rana (4)
  • S Dube 5th T20I fifty: 52 runs in 15 balls (2x4) (6x6)
  • Referral 3 (12.4 ovs): S Dube against NZ (LBW) Successful (IND: 1, NZ: 1)
  • India 100/5 in 11.3 overs
  • Referral 2 (10.3 ovs): R Singh against NZ (LBW) Unsuccessful (IND: 1, NZ: 1)
  • Drinks: India 77/4 in 10.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (7.4 ovs): NZ against H Pandya (Caught) Unsuccessful (IND: 2, NZ: 1)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): India 53/2
  • India 52/2 in 5.5 overs
  • R Singh dropped on 21 by G Phillips in 5.4 overs
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