India play New Zealand in the fourth India vs New Zealand T20I on Friday, October 30. The match is at Eden Park in Auckland. India lead the five-match series 3-0. They have already won it. They could give wrist-spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy some game time. India have now won three T20I series in a row in New Zealand.
New Zealand last beat India at home in Hamilton in 2019. A full house of nearly 40,000 is expected at Eden Park. That would break New Zealand’s record for a bilateral series match. The old mark is 36,523. It was set in 2019 at the same ground during a New Zealand men’s and women’s double header against India.
The match starts at 12:30 PM IST. The toss is at 12:00 PM IST. Fans in India can watch on the Sony Sports Network. That includes Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 5, Sony Sports 3 in Hindi and Sony Sports 4 in regional languages. DD Sports will also show it free. Live streaming is on the SonyLIV app and website. The broadcaster provided these details.
What to Expect in India vs New Zealand 4th T20I?
The fourth India vs New Zealand T20I is at Eden Park in Auckland. India have already won the series 3-0. Their batting has been incredible. In Wellington, they chased 199 in just 13.2 overs. Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi tore the bowling apart. Lockie Ferguson once said the crowd feels like it is right on your back. About 40,000 fans are expected, and many will be Indian. The old mark is 36,523, set at the same ground in 2019.
New Zealand have problems. Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is out for the rest of the series with injury. Matt Henry and Zak Foulkes are also hurt. Matt Fisher has come into the squad. Blair Tickner might play. The pitch at Eden Park is good for batting. The straight boundaries are so short they do not meet ICC minimums. But the ground is exempt because it is an old venue. So expect another big-scoring game. The weather should be fine.
New Zealand have lost three of their last five T20Is. India have won four of five. Bevon Jacobs is one to watch. He is from Auckland and has played cricket around the world. Friday could be his first international innings at his home ground. He was in the stands at Eden Park during the 2015 World Cup. With the IPL auction coming, this is a chance to impress scouts. Naman Dhir is also worth watching. He has moved smoothly from IPL and domestic cricket to internationals. He bowls a bit and hits the ball hard.
India may make changes since the series is won. They could give Kuldeep or Varun a game. But that would weaken the lower-order batting. Dube might play if Nitish Kumar Reddy is rested. Mayank Yadav could get another look. He played the first game in Christchurch. Ishan Kishan may return from a groin strain.
Arshdeep Singh needs one more wicket for 150 in T20Is. He would be the first Indian to reach that mark. Mitchell Santner also needs one for 150. He would be the third New Zealander after Ish Sodhi and Tim Southee. India scored 118 in the powerplay in Wellington. That is the highest in men’s T20Is. India’s run rate this year is 10.45 across 38 innings. That is the best among full members.
Finn Allen said the ground is more exciting for batters than bowlers. He said the batting unit looks forward to playing there. He expects a sold-out crowd. Tilak Varma said it is good to watch so many Indians at the games. He said more than 90% of the crowd in the last game may have been Indian. He said the team is enjoying the support.
FAQs
Q. When is the fourth India vs New Zealand T20I?
A. The match takes place on Friday, October 30, at Eden Park in Auckland.
Q. What is India’s lead in the T20I series?
A. India lead the five-match series 3-0 and have already secured the series win.
Q. Where can fans watch the fourth T20I in India?
A. Fans can watch on Sony Sports Network and DD Sports or stream it on SonyLIV.
Q. Which Indian players could feature in the fourth T20I?
A. Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Mayank Yadav and Ishan Kishan could get a chance to play.
Q. Which milestones could Arshdeep Singh and Mitchell Santner reach?
A. Arshdeep needs one wicket for 150 T20I wickets, while Santner is also one wicket away from the same milestone.
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