India will play New Zealand in the 4th India vs New Zealand T20I of their five-match series on Wednesday, January 28, in Vizag. India has won the fourth straight toss and chose to bowl. The match starts at 7:00 PM IST. India has already won the first three games and secured the series.
Abhishek Sharma has been the standout batter, scoring 152 runs in three matches with a strike rate of 271.42, including 13 sixes and 12 fours. In the 3rd T20I, he scored 68* off 20 balls without facing a dot ball. Sanju Samson has struggled in the series so far, and Tilak Varma will miss the last two games.
New Zealand has regained some players like James Neesham and Lockie Ferguson, while Tim Robinson and Kristian Clarke have been released. Finn Allen will join only for the final T20I. The 4th T20I will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar with a subscription.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel believes Samson will regain form before the World Cup, and New Zealand coach Jacob Oram stresses the importance of long-term preparation over just wins and losses.
India vs New Zealand 4th T20 2026: Playing XIs for the 4th T20
The pitch in Vizag for India vs New Zealand T20 is expected to support high scores. It will be similar to November 2023, when India chased down 209 against Australia. Dew is not expected to be a major factor.
Ish Sodhi is five wickets from overtaking Tim Southee as New Zealand’s leading T20I wicket-taker. Suryakumar Yadav needs 41 runs to reach 3000 T20I runs for India, while Mark Chapman is 29 runs from 2000 T20I runs overall.
Here is a look at the team lineup of India vs New Zealand for the 4th T20:
| India (IND) | New Zealand (NZ) |
| Abhishek Sharma | Devon Conway (wk) |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | Tim Seifert |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | Rachin Ravindra |
| Hardik Pandya | Daryl Mitchell |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Glenn Phillips |
| Rinku Singh | Mark Chapman |
| Shivam Dube | Mitchell Santner (c) |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Zak Foulkes |
| Arshdeep Singh | Matt Henry |
| Harshit Rana | Ish Sodhi |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Jacob Duffy |
Weather and Pitch Report for India vs New Zealand 4th T20
The 4th India vs New Zealand T20I in Vizag will have partly cloudy weather with 69% humidity. Temperatures will stay between 22–23°C. There is almost no chance of rain (5–8% probability) and humidity is moderate. Winds will be light, ranging from 3 to 11 km/h, with gusts up to 19 km/h. Fans can expect perfect conditions for a full game.
The pitch at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium is fairly balanced but slightly favors batters in T20Is. Out of the last 20 matches, 16 helped batsmen while only 4 favored bowlers. The average T20I score here is 154, with around 5 wickets falling per game. The lowest total successfully defended here is 191. Batting first has been tough, with teams winning only 10% of the last 10 matches after setting a total. Spinners can become useful in the second innings as the pitch dries.
FAQs
Q. Where is the 4th India vs New Zealand T20I being played?
A. The 4th India vs New Zealand T20I will be played at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium.
Q. Who won the India vs New Zealand toss?
A. India won the fourth straight toss and chose to bowl.
Q. How has India performed in the series so far?
A. India has won the first three matches and already secured the series.
Q. How can fans watch the 4th T20I?
A. Live on the Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar with a subscription.
Q. What is the weather forecast for the 4th T20I?
A. The weather is partly cloudy, temperatures between 22–23°C, and almost no chance of rain.
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