NZ vs IND 4th ODI Preview: India Aim to Seal Series Against New Zealand

India will look to secure the NZ vs IND ODI series when they face New Zealand in the fourth match at Bay Oval on November 13. Trailing 0-2, the Black Caps need a strong response to avoid another defeat, while India have an opportunity to take an unassailable lead.

NZ vs IND 4th ODI Key Match Details

• Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
• Time: 7:00 AM PKT
• Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
• Series: India lead 2-0
• Match Format: Day/Night ODI

New Zealand vs India 4th ODI Preview 

India have controlled the series so far, winning the opening two ODIs with convincing performances. Their batting lineup has provided the required runs, while the bowling unit has done enough to keep New Zealand under pressure.

The third ODI in Hamilton offered the hosts an opportunity to fight back, but persistent rain prevented any play. The abandoned fixture left India with a 2-0 advantage in the five-match series.

New Zealand now face a difficult assignment. Another defeat would hand India the series with one match remaining. Mitchell Santner's side must improve their overall performance, particularly with the bat, to challenge the visitors.

India, meanwhile, will aim to maintain their winning momentum and avoid giving the hosts an opening to return to the contest.

NZ vs IND ODI Series Summary

1st ODI: India Won by 5 Wickets (DLS Method)

India opened the series with a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in Auckland. The hosts managed 185 runs, with Arshdeep Singh taking four wickets and Gurnoor Brar claiming three. India chased the revised target of 143 in 22.4 overs, powered by Virat Kohli's 74 off 51 balls.

2nd ODI: India Won by 4 Runs (DLS Method)

India secured another victory in Wellington to extend their series lead to 2-0. New Zealand were restricted to 134 in 41 overs. In reply, India reached 113/7 in 26 overs against a revised target of 110 before rain ended the contest. Gurnoor Brar took four wickets and earned Player of the Match honours.

3rd ODI: Match Abandoned

The third ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton, was abandoned due to persistent rain and a wet outfield. No play was possible, leaving India 2-0 ahead in the series.

NZ vs IND 4th ODI Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand Predicted XI

Finn Allen, Will Young, Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Tim Seifert (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher.

India Predicted XI

Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (vc/wk), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur.

NZ vs IND 4th ODI Key Player Battles to Watch

Rohit Sharma vs Matt Henry

Rohit Sharma's aggressive approach at the top makes him a major threat during the powerplay. However, Matt Henry has the ability to trouble experienced batters with movement and accuracy. New Zealand will need early wickets to prevent the Indian captain from settling into his innings.

Finn Allen vs Arshdeep Singh

Finn Allen can change the momentum quickly with his attacking batting. Arshdeep Singh will look to challenge him with his left-arm angle and ability to swing the new ball. Winning this early contest could give India control of the powerplay.

Mitchell Santner vs Virat Kohli

The battle between Santner and Kohli could prove important during the middle overs. Santner will attempt to restrict the scoring with his variations and accurate left-arm spin. Kohli's experience against spin and ability to rotate the strike could make this an interesting matchup.

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