India and New Zealand are playing the 4th T20 International match of their five-match T20I series today. India has already taken a 3–0 lead in the series and will be aiming to keep their winning momentum going. India are also using this series to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.
📅 Match Details
- Match: India vs New Zealand, 4th T20I
- Date: 28 January 2026
- Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- Match Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Toss Update: India won the toss and elected to field first
🔥 India vs New Zealand Playing XI
India Predicted Playing XI
- Suryakumar Yadav (C)
- Sanju Samson (WK)
- Ishan Kishan
- Abhishek Sharma
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Rinku Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Arshdeep Singh
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Kuldeep Yadav
👉 India may rotate players to test bench strength before the T20 World Cup.
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI
- Devon Conway
- Finn Allen
- Tim Seifert (WK)
- Rachin Ravindra
- Glenn Phillips
- Daryl Mitchell
- Mitchell Santner (C)
- Kyle Jamieson
- Matt Henry
- Ish Sodhi
- Jacob Duffy
📍 Pitch Report
The pitch at Visakhapatnam is expected to be good for batting initially with true bounce. Fast bowlers could get some movement early on, while spinners might be useful in the middle overs. A total around 170–190 could be competitive on this surface.
📊 Series So Far
Before today’s match:
- India has dominated the series and leads 3–0.
- In the 3rd T20I, India chased down New Zealand’s total of 153 in just 10 overs, with Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav making big contributions.
India has been performing well in batting and bowling departments, giving them confidence going into this 4th T20I.
⭐ Key Players to Watch
For India:
- Suryakumar Yadav – Captain and in great touch
- Abhishek Sharma – In strong T20 form
- Jasprit Bumrah – Key bowler in powerplay & death overs
For New Zealand:
- Glenn Phillips – Dangerous with the bat
- Devon Conway – Solid top-order batter
- Mitchell Santner – All-rounder threat
🏆 Match Prediction (Before Result)
India are slight favorites because of their current form and strong squad depth. However, New Zealand can fight back with smart bowling and fielding.
👉 Prediction: India likely to win, but it could be close.
🏁 Final Thoughts
This 4th T20I match is a great preview for the T20 World Cup 2026 and an important chance for both teams to fine-tune their combinations. Stay tuned for live updates and full scorecard after the match ends.
