New Zealand have completed their first innings in the 4th T20I against India at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The Kiwis posted a strong total of 215 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 20 overs, setting a challenging target for India to chase in the second innings. This match is part of the ongoing five-match T20I series where India have already taken a commanding lead.
📋 New Zealand First Innings Summary
New Zealand capitalised on their batting depth and showed good intent throughout the innings. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the Kiwi batters pushed the run rate and finished with a solid total of 215/7 in 20 overs. This total will test India’s bowling attack and make for an exciting chase in the second innings.
🔢 Playing XI (Confirmed)
Here are the confirmed playing XIs for both teams:
India Playing XI (Confirmed):
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel.
(Note: Ishan Kishan was notably not in the Playing XI for this match. )
New Zealand Playing XI (Confirmed):
Devon Conway, Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy.
🎲 Toss & Pitch Report
India won the toss and chose to field first. Visakhapatnam’s pitch has been favorable for batting in this series, offering true bounce and good strokeplay conditions. This helped the New Zealand batters build partnerships and maintain a strong scoring rate throughout the innings.
✨ Key Performers in First Innings
Even though the full ball-by-ball details are still being updated, several New Zealand batters contributed effectively to reach 215 runs. A total above 200 in a T20 match usually requires aggressive batting and good rotation of strike, which the Kiwi lineup executed well. Their middle-order efforts ensured momentum after early wickets.
On the bowling side, India tried to rein in the scoring with key bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, and Ravi Bishnoi, but New Zealand’s batters were able to counter pressure through clean hitting.
🎯 Target for India
With New Zealand finishing at 215/7, India will be chasing a target of 216 runs in 20 overs to win this match. This is a competitive score on a batting-friendly pitch and will require a strong batting performance from India’s top and middle order.
📌 What This Means for India
India has a strong batting lineup, but chasing a total above 200 will be a test of their consistency and rhythm. The openers must set a solid base, and the middle order needs to capitalise on any scoring opportunities. With the T20 World Cup approaching, both teams are using this match to fine-tune combinations and assess form.
🏁 Final Thoughts
New Zealand’s total of 215/7 sets up an exciting second innings for India. With both teams preparing for big tournaments ahead, performances in this match could be important for momentum. Stay tuned to T20Pulse for live updates, match result, and post-match analysis.
