IND vs NZ fourth T20I: India asks New Zealand to bat first
India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in the fourth T20I in Auckland. India, having already secured the series 3-0, introduced Ishan Kishan and Mayank Yadav into their playing XI for the match.
Why it matters
This match serves as a testing ground for India's bench strength and emerging talent as they look to maintain their winning momentum in the final stages of the series.
Auckland India skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and invited New Zealand to bat first in the fourth T20I in Auckland on Friday (October 30, 2026). India, who have sealed the five-match series 3-0, made two changes to their playing XI. Ishan Kishan, who has recovered from a right adductor strain, returned to the side with teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi making way for him.
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