India cricket team will be aiming to continue their red-hot form in the shortest format of the game as they take on New Zealand in the IND vs NZ 4th T20I on Wednesday. Suryakumar Yadav and co. have won three games on the trot against the Kiwis and have been in excellent form before the T20 World Cup 2026, with contribution coming in frm all quarters. This will be the penultimate game for the Men in Blue before their warm-up tie against South Africa next week.
Match Details
- Match: India vs New Zealand — 4th T20I
- Date & Time: Wednesday, 28 January 2026 | 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioHotstar
Series Situation
India has already sealed the five-match series with a commanding 3-0 lead. New Zealand will look to put up a stronger fight and avoid a whitewash, while India could rotate the squad and test bench strength ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Pitch & Conditions
The Visakhapatnam track tends to be batting-friendly, especially under lights. Teams chasing have historically enjoyed success here, and dew later in the evening might make bowling tougher, turning the ball slick and aiding batting in the second innings.
Probable Playing XIs / Team News
India: With the series already wrapped up, India may make a few changes — resting key players like Hardik Pandya and giving opportunities to others such as Shreyas Iyer.
New Zealand: Likely to stick with a core group aiming for a strong performance in Vizag.
Key Stats & Form
- India have won the last three T20Is in this series and have a strong record at home against NZ in the format.
- Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma have been among India’s most consistent performers with the bat.
- New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips has been their top run-scorer in the series.
Prediction
India to Win:
Given India’s dominance in the series, familiarity with conditions, and batting strength, the hosts are favored to win and complete a 4–0 lead. Most statistical previews put the win probability in India’s favor, generally above New Zealand’s.
Match Scenario Prediction:
If India bat first, a total of 180+ could be challenging for the Kiwi bowlers; if chasing, India’s deep batting gives them the edge even under dew.
