The fourth T20I between India and New Zealand featured a thrilling performance from Tim Seifert, who scored a rapid fifty. This match took place in Visakhapatnam, where India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to field first.
Match Highlights from India vs New Zealand 4th T20I
Suryakumar’s decision to bowl was influenced by the humid conditions and the presence of dew, which he believed would affect batting in the later innings. He emphasized the need to replicate successful habits from recent performances.
“It is quite humid today, and there will be dew. We expect it to assist batting in the second innings,” Suryakumar noted.
Team Changes
Both teams made a single change to their lineup:
- India: Arshdeep Singh replaced Ishan Kishan, who was sidelined due to a minor injury.
- New Zealand: Zak Foulkes came in for Kyle Jamieson. James Neesham was unavailable due to fitness concerns.
Playing XIs
| India | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Sanju Samson (wk) | Tim Seifert (wk) |
| Abhishek Sharma | Devon Conway |
| Suryakumar Yadav (capt) | Rachin Ravindra |
| Hardik Pandya | Glenn Phillips |
| Shivam Dube | Daryl Mitchell |
| Rinku Singh | Mark Chapman |
| Harshit Rana | Mitchell Santner (capt) |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Zak Foulkes |
| Arshdeep Singh | Matt Henry |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Jacob Duffy |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Ish Sodhi |
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner also opted to bowl if he had won the toss, citing similar reasons regarding dew and pitch conditions. He acknowledged the quality of the Indian team and was eager to post a competitive score after setting up a solid foundation.
This match was anticipated not only for its competitive spirit but also for the strategic decisions made by both teams under challenging conditions.
