IND vs NZ 4th T20I Highlights: New Zealand Beat India by 50 Runs
The India vs New Zealand 4th T20I of the New Zealand tour of India 2026 delivered a high-scoring thriller at
ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.
Powered by explosive batting from Tim Seifert and Devon Conway,
New Zealand registered a commanding 50-run victory over India.
Match Summary
| Match | IND vs NZ, 4th T20I |
|---|---|
| Series | New Zealand tour of India, 2026 |
| Venue | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| Result | New Zealand won by 50 runs |
| Toss | India won the toss, opted to bowl |
New Zealand Innings – 215/7 (20 Overs)
New Zealand produced one of their most dominant batting performances of the series,
posting a massive 215/7.
The opening stand between Seifert and Conway set the tone early,
as India’s bowlers struggled to control the powerplay.
Top Performers (New Zealand)
- Tim Seifert – 62 (36), 7 fours, 3 sixes
- Devon Conway – 44 (23), strike rate 191.30
- Daryl Mitchell – 39* (18), late-innings acceleration
Seifert’s fearless strokeplay and Conway’s clean hitting saw New Zealand race to
71 runs in the powerplay.
The middle order, led by Mitchell, ensured the momentum never dipped.
India Bowling Analysis
India’s bowlers found little assistance on a batting-friendly surface.
While Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav picked up two wickets each,
the overall economy rate remained high.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 33 | 2 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 39 | 2 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 38 | 1 |
India Innings – 165 All Out (18.4 Overs)
Chasing a daunting target of 216,
India never found sustained momentum.
Early wickets put the hosts under pressure,
and despite a stunning counter-attack from Shivam Dube,
India were bowled out for 165.
Top Performers (India)
- Shivam Dube – 65 (23), 7 sixes
- Rinku Singh – 39 (30)
- Sanju Samson – 24 (15)
Dube’s blistering knock briefly revived India’s hopes,
but consistent strikes from New Zealand bowlers
ended the chase swiftly.
New Zealand Bowling: Disciplined & Clinical
The Kiwi bowling attack executed their plans perfectly.
Captain Mitchell Santner led from the front,
claiming three crucial wickets and choking the middle overs.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 26 | 3 |
| Ish Sodhi | 4 | 46 | 2 |
| Jacob Duffy | 3.4 | 33 | 2 |
Key Moments of the Match
- Seifert–Conway 100-run opening partnership
- Mitchell’s late assault pushing NZ past 210
- Early wickets of Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav
- Shivam Dube’s explosive 7-six onslaught
- Santner’s three-wicket spell sealing the game
What This Result Means
The emphatic win gives New Zealand massive confidence heading into the final match.
India, meanwhile, will need to reassess their bowling combinations
and top-order approach under pressure.
Conclusion
The IND vs NZ 4th T20I showcased New Zealand’s batting depth
and tactical clarity.
With Tim Seifert in devastating form
and the bowlers executing plans with precision,
the Kiwis delivered one of their most complete performances on Indian soil.