The fourth T20I match at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, on 28th January at 7:00 PM IST will see India clashing with New Zealand under rising excitement.
Get the best IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 4th T20I match of the New Zealand Tour of India 2026. Expert analysis and more.
IND vs NZ Match Preview:
India and New Zealand will face off in the fourth T20I on 28th January 2026 as the five-match series continues after India claimed a 3–0 lead in the series. In the third game at Guwahati, India chased down 154 runs in just 10 overs, dominating New Zealand and sealing a comfortable series advantage.
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In that match, Abhishek Sharma scored a quick 68 off 20 balls* and Suryakumar Yadav supported him with 57 off 26 balls*, guiding India to a convincing eight-wicket win. Meanwhile, Glenn Phillips made 48 runs for New Zealand, but the visitors couldn’t stop India’s aggressive batting. India’s bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah and Ravi Bishnoi, also played key roles by taking crucial wickets earlier in the game.
Therefore, India will aim to continue their strong momentum and wrap up the series early with another victory. On the other hand, New Zealand will look to recover from the recent defeat and fight hard in the fourth T20I to stay alive in the contest. Hence, this match promises another exciting and competitive encounter between the two teams as they head into the later stages of the series.
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IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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India |
17 |
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New Zealand |
10 |
IND vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
19°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
170 |
Record of chasing teams:
IND vs NZ Playing 11s (Predicted):
India Playing 11:
1) Abhishek Sharma
2) Sanju Samson
3) Ishan Kishan
4) Suryakumar Yadav ©
5) Hardik Pandya
6) Shivam Dube
7) Rinku Singh
8) Harshit Rana
9) Jasprit Bumrah
10) Ravi Bishnoi
11) Kuldeep Yadav
New Zealand Playing 11:
1) Devon Conway
2) Tim Seifert
3) Rachin Ravindra
4) Glenn Phillips
5) Mark Chapman
6) Daryl Mitchell
7) Mitchell Santner ©
8) Kyle Jamieson
9) Matt Henry
10) Ish Sodhi
11) Jacob Duffy
Hot Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Abhishek Sharma – Operating at the top of India’s order with a naturally aggressive scoring style, he has compiled 152 runs in the ongoing series through fearless stroke play and sustained power-play pressure. |
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Ishan Kishan – Featuring for India as a left-handed batter, he has delivered impactful stroke play this series, accumulating 112 runs with aggressive intent and clean striking. |
Top Picks:
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Suryakumar Yadav – Leading India with inventive batting leadership, he has been in strong touch this series, amassing 171 runs while maintaining tempo and control in the middle order. |
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Glenn Phillips – Anchoring New Zealand’s middle order with fluent stroke-making, he has contributed 145 runs in the ongoing series through controlled batting and timely acceleration. |
Budget Picks:
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Shivam Dube – Adding two-skill depth for India as a left-handed batter and right-arm medium pacer, he blends clean power hitting with useful seam-bowling support through the middle overs. |
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Mark Chapman – Strengthening New Zealand’s middle order as a left-handed batter, he offers composed shot selection, controlled strike rotation, and reliable finishing ability in key phases. |
IND vs NZ New Zealand Tour of India 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Abhishek Sharma & Ishan Kishan |
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Vice-Captain |
Suryakumar Yadav & Glenn Phillips |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Ishan Kishan
- Batters – Suryakumar Yadav, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Abhishek Sharma ©
- All-rounders – Mitchell Santner, Hardik Pandya, Glenn Phillips (vc)
- Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Jacob Duffy, Harshit Rana
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Sanju Samson, Tim Seifert, Ishan Kishan ©
- Batters – Suryakumar Yadav (vc), Rachin Ravindra, Abhishek Sharma
- All-rounders – Mitchell Santner, Hardik Pandya, Glenn Phillips
- Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 4th T20I New Zealand Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Axar Patel |
8.5 credits |
DNP |
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Katane Clark |
6.5 credits |
DNP |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 4th T20I New Zealand Tour of India 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Abhishek Sharma |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Ishan Kishan |
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Punt Picks |
Sanju Samson and Tim Seifert |
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Dream11 Combination |
1-4-3-3 |
IND vs NZ Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the dominating performance, India is anticipated to be the team most likely to win this match.
