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NZ vs IND 4th T20I: Eden Park Pitch Report, T20 Stats and Records

New Zealand will square off against India in the 4th T20I at Eden Park on Friday.

India are currently 3-0 up in the five-match series.

NZ vs IND 4th T20I: Eden Park Pitch Report, T20 Stats and Records
NZ vs IND 4th T20I: Eden Park Pitch Report, T20 Stats and Records (PC: X.com)

The fourth T20I between New Zealand and India will be played at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday, October 30, 2026. With India already holding an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series, the hosts will be eager to bounce back in front of their home supporters, while the visitors will aim to extend their winning run. The match is scheduled to begin at 12:30 pm IST.

NZ vs IND 4th T20I: Eden Park Pitch Report

The surface at Eden Park generally favours batters, with its relatively short boundaries allowing aggressive players to score quickly and clear the ropes with regularity. The straight boundaries are particularly short, while the square boundaries are also comparatively small, leaving bowlers with little margin for error when their lengths or lines are off target.

Fast bowlers may find some assistance with the new ball, particularly if they can generate movement or use the conditions effectively. However, once batters settle in, the ground’s dimensions can make defending totals difficult. Pacers will need to rely on slower deliveries, yorkers and changes of pace during the middle and death overs.

Spinners may also face a challenging assignment because of the short boundaries. They will need to vary their pace and use accurate lines to prevent batters from attacking freely.

Eden Park, Auckland: T20I Stats and Records

The ground has hosted several memorable international T20 matches, including successful high-scoring chases. Here are some key men’s T20I statistics at the venue:

T20I record Statistics
 Matches played  33
 Wins batting first  16
 Wins batting second  12
 Tied matches  4
 No result  1
 Average first-innings score  162
 Highest team total  245/5 – Australia
 Lowest team total  76 – Bangladesh
 Highest individual score  105* – Hasan Nawaz
 Best bowling figures  5/18 – Tim Southee

Players to watch in NZ vs IND 4th T20I

India’s Abhishek Sharma will be one of the major attractions after his sensational 113 off 38 balls in the third T20I. His ability to attack from the opening overs could prove especially valuable on Eden Park’s compact ground.

For New Zealand, Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell will be important figures in the batting lineup. The hosts need their experienced batters to convert starts into substantial scores if they want to challenge India’s dominant form.

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