Match Overview
New Zealand produced a dominant performance to defeat India by 50 runs in the 4th T20 International of the series. Batting first, the visitors posted a big total on the board and then backed it up with disciplined bowling to restrict India well short during the chase.
The result keeps the series alive and sets up a crucial final match between the two sides.
Match Summary
| Match | India vs New Zealand – 4th T20I |
| Series | New Zealand tour of India 2026 |
| Venue | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| Result | New Zealand won by 50 runs |
| New Zealand Score | 215/7 (20 overs) |
| India Score | 165 all out (18.4 overs) |
| Player of the Match | Tim Seifert |
New Zealand Innings
215/7 in 20 overs
New Zealand’s batters came out with intent and maintained a strong scoring rate throughout the innings. A solid start in the power play laid the foundation, while the middle order accelerated effectively to push the total past 200
New Zealand Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Tim Seifert | 62 | 36 |
| Devon Conway | 44 | 23 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 39 | 18 |
Seifert led the charge with aggressive stroke play, while Mitchell’s late cameo ensured a strong finish.
India Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 33 | 2 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 39 | 2 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 38 | 1 |
India’s bowlers managed breakthroughs but were unable to slow the scoring during key phases of the innings.
India Innings
165 all out in 18.4 overs
Chasing 216, India lost early wickets, putting pressure on the middle order. A counterattacking knock kept hopes alive briefly, but the required run rate proved too steep as wickets continued to fall.
India Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Shivam Dube | 65 | 23 |
| Rinku Singh | 39 | 30 |
Dube played an explosive innings, but the lack of partnerships meant India couldn’t build a sustained chase.
New Zealand Bowling Performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 26 | 3 |
| Jacob Duffy | 3.4 | 33 | 2 |
| Ish Sodhi | 4 | 39 | 2 |
New Zealand’s bowlers delivered regular breakthroughs and maintained pressure throughout India’s innings.
Phase-Wise Match Analysis
- Powerplay: New Zealand capitalized early with aggressive batting, while India struggled with early wickets in the chase.
- Middle Overs: The visitors built partnerships to maintain a high scoring rate, while India’s chase slowed due to regular dismissals.
- Death Overs: New Zealand’s finish with the bat and disciplined bowling sealed a comfortable victory.
Player of the Match
Tim Seifert earned the award for his impactful innings of 62 runs, which set the tone for New Zealand’s strong total.
What This Result Means
- New Zealand stay competitive in the series with a strong all-round performance.
- India will need to regroup quickly ahead of the final match.
- The series heads toward an exciting finish with both teams having momentum at different stages.
What’s Next
The two sides will now meet in the final T20I of the series, where the outcome will determine the series result.
