IND vs NZ 4th ODI: India and New Zealand will lock horns in the fourth ODI of the five-match series at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Friday, November 13. With the series reaching a crucial stage, the Shreyas Iyer-led Indian side will aim to build on its impressive performances and seal the series with another victory. With a 2-0 lead, India are firmly in control and will look to maintain their winning momentum in the remaining fixtures.

India began the series on a positive note, registering a convincing five-wicket victory in the opening ODI. The Men in Blue continued their strong run in the second encounter, edging past New Zealand by four runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in a closely fought contest. However, the third ODI in Hamilton failed to produce any action, as persistent rain forced the match to be abandoned without a single ball being bowled.

The washout in Hamilton has further strengthened India's position in the series, ensuring that they cannot lose the five-match contest. With a 2-0 advantage, India have already secured at least a series draw, leaving New Zealand with no room for error. The hosts must win both remaining matches to level the series 2-2, making the fourth ODI a must-win encounter for Mitchell Santner's side. They will be eager to bounce back and keep their hopes of a series draw alive.

Apart from the series outcome, the spotlight will also be on veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. With the ongoing tour potentially marking their final ODI assignment in New Zealand, fans will be hoping to witness memorable performances from the two experienced campaigners. As India look to wrap up the series and New Zealand fight for survival, the fourth ODI promises an exciting contest at Bay Oval.

IND vs NZ 4th ODI: Toss Report

India have won the toss and have opted to field. Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer said during the toss, "We will bowl first. Yes, absolutely. I think it's about chasing, and when we looked at the wicket yesterday, there was a little bit of grass, but today it looks pretty dry, and also considering the dew coming in in the evening, one of the reasons we have opted to bowl first."

IND vs NZ 4th ODI: Playing XI

India XI: Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer(c), Ishan Kishan(w), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh

New Zealand XI: Tim Seifert(w), Will Young, Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Matthew Fisher

Story first published: Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:15 [IST]

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