IND vs NZ 4th T20I Match Preview:

India is all set to take on New Zealand for the fourth game of the five-match T20I series at Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, on Wednesday, 28th January. India has already clinched the series after winning the 3rd T20I against New Zealand by 8 wickets. India has won this match, backed by Jasprit Bumrah, Surya Kumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma. Now, they are seeking their fourth consecutive victory.

On the other hand, New Zealand posted a total of 153 runs on the board and have done well in patches, but their bowlers' poor performance left them unable to defend it. Now, they are looking to avoid a clean sweep in the series. Lockie Ferguson and Finn Allen are expected to play this match.

IND & NZ Recent Performance:

IND vs NZ 4th T20I Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: New Zealand Tour of India 
• Match: IND vs NZ 4th T20I
• Date: 28 Jan. 2026
• Match Start Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, India
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: DD Sports Jio Hotstar.

IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

IND vs NZ Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather is expected to be good with a low possibility of rain. The temperature is expected to reach around 24.7°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 150 and 170 runs. The pitch offers little assistance to pacers.

Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam Stats: 

Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy offers a lot of scope for runs, especially during the nighttime of the T20 format. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first will be a wise decision on this surface, as DWE is expected in the 2nd inning.

IND vs NZ Probable Playing 11

India (IND) Probable 11:

Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Surya Kumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah

New Zealand (NZ) Probable 11:

Devon Conway/Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (WK), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi/Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy

Top Picks from India

Top Picks from New Zealand

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

• Abhisek Sharma (IND) provided an explosive start, scoring 68 runs off just 20 balls. He is establishing himself as one of the most dangerous batters in the world. 
• Surya Kumar Yadav (IND), the Indian skipper, is currently the leading run scorer. He has smashed 171 runs thus far, averaging 171.00 and striking at 201.18.
• Glenn Phillips (NZ) has been in good form. He has smashed 145 runs so far, averaging 48.00 and striking at 155.91.
• Mitchell Santner (NZ) is a key all-rounder in the NZ squad. He has a superb batting average of 94.00 and also claimed one wicket.

IND vs NZ Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

IND vs NZ Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

IND is the favourite to win this match. They have the advantage of playing on their home ground. Additionally, Abhisek Sharma and Surya Kumar Yadav are in superb form, which is another good sign.

IND vs NZ 4th T20I FAQ

Who is likely to win the IND vs NZ match today?

India (IND) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

India

Who are the top fantasy picks for the IND vs NZ Dream11 team?

Abhisek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman and Surya Kumar Yadav

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 139 and 148 runs.

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.