The Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is set to host the fourth T20I between India and New Zealand on January 28, 2026, as part of the Black Caps’ tour of India 2025–26.
With the series already wrapped up at 3-0 in India’s favor, the hosts have extended their impressive streak to 11 consecutive T20I series victories. Throughout this series, India has showcased their dominance across all facets of the game, delivering commanding performances whether setting targets or chasing totals.
The Black Caps, meanwhile, remain winless and have struggled to compete effectively across the board. Despite the series being decided, India enters as overwhelming favorites, though squad rotation is likely as they fine-tune preparations for the upcoming World Cup.
Betting Markets: Win & Toss Predictions For 4th T20I
Given India’s flawless 3-0 series lead and their exceptional current form, bookmakers are heavily backing the home side for victory.
| Platform | India Win Odds | New Zealand Win Odds | Toss Odds (India) | Toss Odds (New Zealand) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.24 | 3.9 | 2 | 1.95 |
| Stake | 1.28 | 3.85 | 2 | 1.93 |
| 4RABET | 1.26 | 3.88 | 2 | 2 |
| BeVibe | 1.25 | 3.92 | 2 | 2 |
India vs New Zealand Match Information
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | IND vs NZ, 4th T20I |
| Series | New Zealand tour of India, 2026 |
| Date | January 28, Wednesday |
| Time | 07:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
Team Squads For The IND vs NZ 4th T20I
New Zealand has made several squad adjustments following player availability issues stemming from concussion protocols during BBL 2025-26. For India, Shreyas Iyer has been included for the remaining fixtures as Tilak Varma will not be joining the squad.
New Zealand Squad
Mitchell Santner (c), Mark Chapman, Tim Robinson, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Zakary Foulkes, Devon Conway (wk), Tim Seifert (wk), Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Kristian Clarke, Lockie Ferguson
India Squad
Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav
Venue Analysis: Visakhapatnam Pitch & Conditions
The batters have thrived in this series, and conditions at Visakhapatnam are expected to continue to favor aggressive stroke-making, with its characteristic bounce and pace.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Nature | A flat wicket with even bounce, allowing batters to play shots comfortably throughout the match. |
| Support for Batters | The surface suits attacking batters, especially during the powerplay and death overs, encouraging aggressive stroke play. |
| Help for Bowlers | Fast bowlers get movement and bounce early on, while spinners become more effective as the pitch starts to wear. |
| Ground Size | Boundary distances are approximately 99 meters straight and around 75 meters on the square sides. |
| ODI First-Innings Average | The average opening innings score is close to 252 runs, with the highest total being 387 by India against West Indies in 2019. |
| Toss Impact & Dew | Teams winning the toss usually prefer to field first to benefit from early bowling, while dew can influence conditions in the later stages of the game. |
Weather Forecast
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Around 28°C in the day, dropping to 15°C–17°C in the evening. |
| Weather | Sunny and clear, perfect for a full match. |
| Precipitation | 0% chance of rain all day. |
| Humidity | Low to moderate 75%, slightly higher in the evening. |
| Wind | Light wind 16 km/hr, with little effect on play. |
India vs New Zealand T20I Head-To-Head Record
Historical data strongly favors India, which has dominated New Zealand in the shortest format, winning 17 of 28 encounters between the two sides.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 28 |
| India Won | 17 |
| New Zealand Won | 10 |
| Tied | 01 |
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Star Performers To Monitor
India’s in-form players are expected to maintain their dominance and keep New Zealand’s search for a win fruitless in this series.
| Players | T20I Stats |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma (IND) | 152 runs in his 3 innings with a strike rate of 271.43 in the series so far. |
| Hardik Pandya (IND) | 4 wickets in 3 innings at an economy of 8.5. |
| Shivam Dube (IND) | 45 runs and 3 wickets in 3 T20I innings in the series. |
| Glenn Phillips (NZ) | 145 runs in 3 matches at an average of 48.33 and a strike rate of 155.91. |
| Tim Siefert (NZ) | 36 runs in 2 matches with a strike rate of 150. |
| Jacob Duffy (NZ) | 3 wickets in 3 matches with an economy of 10.3. |
