Team India have been simply unstoppable in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand. The hosts have not only won the series but have dominated all three matches in every department.
India registered their highest T20I score vs New Zealand in the first match, followed it up with the fastest 200+ chase in T20I history, and then chased down 154 runs in just 10 overs in the third game. New Zealand have struggled to find answers against India’s ultra-aggressive batting approach.
With the series already sealed, India will look to continue their momentum in the 4th T20I, while New Zealand will hope to restore some pride. The match will be played at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, on Wednesday evening.
IND vs NZ Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India vs New Zealand T20I Series 2026 |
| Match | India vs New Zealand, 4th T20I |
| Date | Wednesday, 28 January 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM IST |
| Venue | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
Match Preview
India
India’s top order has been in scintillating form throughout the series. Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Suryakumar Yadav have destroyed the Kiwi bowling attack, while the middle order has provided strong support.
With the series in the bag, India may rotate their bowlers but their batting intent will remain unchanged.
Key Players:
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya
New Zealand
New Zealand have been completely outplayed so far. Their bowlers have failed to contain India’s aggressive batters, and the batting unit has not fired collectively.
The return of Finn Allen and Lockie Ferguson could add some strength, but they will need a near-perfect performance to challenge India.
Key Players:
Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell
Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| India | 17 |
| New Zealand | 10 |
| No Result | 1 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| India | NR, W, W, W, W |
| New Zealand | NR, W, L, L, L |
Weather & Pitch Report – Visakhapatnam
Weather Update
- Temperature: 23–25°C
- Humidity: 78–86%
- Rain: No rain expected
Pitch Report
- Flat batting wicket
- High-scoring ground
- Spinners get grip later
- Chasing teams enjoy a big advantage
Ground Stats – ACA-VDCA Stadium (T20Is)
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 12 |
| Bat First Wins | 3 |
| Bat Second Wins | 9 |
| Tie / No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 127 |
| Highest Score | 209/8 |
| Lowest Score | 82 |
Predicted Playing XI
India
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Ishan Kishan
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Shivam Dube
- Hardik Pandya
- Rinku Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Arshdeep Singh
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Varun Chakravarthy
New Zealand
- Finn Allen
- Rachin Ravindra
- Tim Robinson
- Daryl Mitchell
- Mark Chapman
- Glenn Phillips
- Mitchell Santner (c)
- Lockie Ferguson
- Jacob Duffy
- Ish Sodhi
- Matt Henry
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Ishan Kishan
- Hardik Pandya
- Glenn Phillips
- Mitchell Santner
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Captain / Vice-Captain Options
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Abhishek Sharma
- Mark Chapman
- Tim Seifert
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
India are currently operating at their absolute peak in T20 cricket. The return of form for Suryakumar Yadav has made this batting lineup even more dangerous, while Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan continue to attack fearlessly.
New Zealand will need to take risks with the bat and bowl exceptionally well to challenge India, but nothing in this series so far suggests they can turn things around.
Predicted Winner: India
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| India | No injury updates |
| New Zealand | No injury updates |
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