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The fourth ODI between India and New Zealand at Mount Maunganui promises to be an intriguing contest, with both sides entering the game under contrasting circumstances. Following the washout in Hamilton, India hold a crucial advantage in the series and cannot lose it, while New Zealand will be looking to secure a victory to keep their hopes of drawing the series alive. After rain disrupted all three previous encounters, the shift to Mount Maunganui offers a welcome change, with clear weather conditions expected to provide a full game, although recent rainfall in the city could remain a talking point.
India will take the field with a reshuffled squad and a new leader in Shreyas Iyer, who takes over the captaincy as Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Anshul Kamboj depart to join the Test preparations. Their absence creates opportunities for several players to make an impression, particularly Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma, who will be eager to make the most of their chances in the new-look batting order. The responsibility will be on Iyer to guide the side and ensure that the team's momentum remains intact.
New Zealand, meanwhile, have also made significant changes, welcoming Finn Allen, Mitch Hay, Dean Foxcroft and Brett Randell into the squad. With several regular players, including Test captain Tom Latham, shifting their attention towards the upcoming Test series, the hosts will rely on their fresh faces to deliver. With new combinations, leadership changes and an important series outcome at stake, the fourth ODI sets the stage for an exciting battle.
With the series poised in the favour of India, here is how you can watch the 4th ODI between India and New Zealand.
The India vs New Zealand 4th ODI will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network in India. Cricket fans in India can watch the India vs New Zealand 4th ODI live on the SonyLIV app and website with an active subscription.
Story first published: Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:06 [IST]
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