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India vs New Zealand Highlights: Dube's heroics in vain as New Zealand win by 50 runs

India Today Sports Desk
Visakhapatnam ,UPDATED: Jan 28, 2026 23:04 IST

India (IND) vs New Zealand (NZ) Live Score: The fearless approach is clearly not working for India with New Zealand's spinners making it a nightmare for India's batters in Vizag.

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IND vs NZ, 4th T20I Live Updates
IND vs NZ, 4th T20I Live Updates

Hello and welcome to India Today's live coverage of the fourth T20I between India and New Zealand from Vizag. Akshay Ramesh is on the ground and he is giving us the live updates from the game today.

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23:04 IST:
That's all, folks! New Zealand finally have some teeth in the game and a win by 50 runs against this Indian team is something to be proud of. The Kiwis have one more game left before they begin their preparations for the mega event and so do India. The 5th and final T20I will be played in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday, the 31st of January. It should be another cracker of a game as we might get a glimpse at the combination of the Playing XI that might be used by both sides in their opening World Cup fixtures. The first ball will be bowled at 7 pm IST (1.30 pm GMT), but as usual, you can join us sooner for the build-up. ADIOS. TAKE CARE.
22:58 IST:
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Tim Seifert is the Player of the Match for his fiery knock of 62 off just 36 balls up top. Tim says that they decided to take the bowlers on early and sometimes you can get a bit lucky with the top edges. Adds that Jasprit Bumrah got him with a beauty in the last game but feels that if you get him away on the first ball, things can be a bit easier. Mentions that they want to put that pressure on the opposition bowlers early on because that's the nature of T20 cricket. Adds that they have to keep the T20 World Cup in mind and if the pitches are anywhere close to the ones in this series, they have to score big runs.
23:01 IST:
The captain of New Zealand - Mitchell Santner says that the way they started in the Powerplay is exactly what India have been doing to them throughout the series. Adds that against this Indian batting unit, even 200 doesn’t really feel safe. Mentions that they didn't want batters to go into a shell after being bowled out for 153 in the last game. Believes that there is no better preparation than playing against quality opposition like India, and with a couple of players set to come in for the final game, the focus is firmly on getting roles sorted and clarity within the group. Explains that the surface was a bit tacky, and when bowled slower through the air, there was turn on offer. Reckons that wickets in the Powerplay make life much easier for the spinners.
23:01 IST:
The Indian captain - Suryakumar Yadav says that they purposely played 6 batters and 5 proper bowlers to challenge themselves, so they are not too displeased by the outcome. Adds that they have batted really well so far and it was a good challenge to go after a big target, and it's all good learning in the end. Further mentions about the positives and mentions the knock of Shivam Dube but admits that 50 runs is a big margin and they will try to bounce back stronger.
22:51 IST:
Time for the post-match Presentations...
22:51 IST:
Let's recap the first innings - India opted to field first on a pitch that looked absolutely flat and with the dew coming into play later on, it made all the sense. However, New Zealand took a leaf out of Abhishek Sharma's book and Tim Seifert came out all guns blazing. The Kiwi openers put on 71 runs in the Powerplay without getting out and that set the tone for the rest of the game. The innings did start to simmer down a bit in the middle phase but Daryl Mitchell re-ignited things at the death and took his side to a formidable score of 215. On the bowling front, none of the Indian bowlers were spared early on, not even Jasprit Bumrah. However, both he and Arshdeep Singh came back strongly to pick up a wicket and the hosts started to just crawl their way back in the first innings. However, the likes of Ravi Bishnoi and Harshit Rana couldn't quite get their lengths right and went for plenty as India conceded a heavy total.
22:47 IST:
A quick word from Matt Henry. He says that coming here and playing against a very strong side, the focus was on continuing the good stuff rather than searching for answers after defeats. Believes that this win says a lot about the group. Adds that confidence is a huge part of success, and having belief in the process makes a real difference. Says that it was pleasing to put together a complete performance, especially the way the team scrapped and fought through key moments. Mentions that the wicket of Abhishek Sharma was a massive one, as he has shown just how dangerous he can be. Highlights the fielding effort, and he feels that converting the half chances make all the difference. Reckons that assessing the conditions is crucial. Further says that there will be overs where you go for runs, but the key is to keep fighting and keep believing. Shares that coming into this series, it was important for him to get overs into the legs.
22:49 IST:
A meek day out with the bat for India - Even with 216 needed for the win, India started as the favorites in the chase, simply because of what we had seen earlier in the series. Their spearhead with the bat, Abhishek Sharma, went for a golden duck and the top order never looked settled. Sanju Samson failed to grasp another golden opportunity but Rinku Singh showed promise of filling the gap at number 4, if needed. Shivam Dube was the one standout and he hit the ball as clean as anyone tonight. His knock of 65 from just 23 balls was the highlight of what was rather an underwhelming chase from India.
22:44 IST:
Stepping up - Life is all about stepping up in the key moments and so far in this series, the Kiwis weren't quite able to achieve that. However, the case is different tonight as they were on it from the get-go with both bat and ball. Matt Henry dismissed Abhishek Sharma on the very first ball of the chase and that set the ball rolling. Jacob Duffy then pulled off a fine return catch to dismiss the other in-form batter and after that, they kept chipping in with wickets at regular intervals. The visitors did face some stiff resistance from Shivam Dube but once he was dismissed, they wrapped things up rather quickly. In terms of bowling, it was an all-round effort but the skipper, Mitchell Santner, led the wickets with 3 to his name and the pacers bowled particularly well.
22:33 IST:
End of India's dominance - New Zealand wrap up a dominant performance in style and get their first win of this five-match T20I series. The series might be long gone but this win will do wonders for the confidence of the Kiwi players as they look to put their best foot forward ahead of the T20 World Cup. The hosts looked unbeatable in the first three games but they have been handed a thumping here and this will give the team something to ponder upon as they too look to tweak a few things ahead of the mega event in home conditions.
22:30 IST:
18.4: Jacob Duffy to Kuldeep Yadav, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! That is it for the game. Duffy spots Kuldeep backing away, and he follows him with a well-directed short ball, aimed at the badge of the helmet. Yadav gets his hands high to pull. He gets into an awkward position and takes his eyes off the ball. It comes off the gloves and lobs behind towards the keeper, Tim Seifert, who makes no mistake. New Zealand win by 50 runs!
22:33 IST:
Amar Panicker says

That's a wrap in Vizag

As I said earlier, it was a bad day at the office in India. Things that could go wrong did go wrong. That being said, India could have done itself a favour by batting first and giving itself a different challenge altogether. Then again, it's all in hindsight and this would not be one that affects their confidence one bit.

22:29 IST:
18.3: Jacob Duffy to Ravi Bishnoi, Duffy bowls it on a back of a length at 128.8 kph, on middle. Ravi swings ungainly across the line in front of square for a run.
22:28 IST:
18.2: Jacob Duffy to Kuldeep Yadav, Pushed across the left-hander, on a good length. Kuldeep runs it down to deep third with an open bat face. Ish Sodhi slides in the deep and cuts it off. He slips while releasing the throw but it does not cost any extra runs.
22:28 IST:
18.1: Jacob Duffy to Ravi Bishnoi, Angled in at the hips, on a back of a length. Bishnoi has a swing across the line and smears it to deep backward square leg for a single.
Score 162/9
BatsmanKuldeep Yadav 0(1b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerMitchell Santner 4-0-26-3
22:27 IST:
17.6: Mitchell Santner to Kuldeep Yadav, Looped up, on off, Kuldeep plays the reverse sweep but it goes straight to short third.
22:26 IST:
Kuldeep Yadav is the last man in for India.
22:26 IST:
17.5: Mitchell Santner to Jasprit Bumrah, OUT! CAUGHT! Third wicket of the night for the Kiwi skipper. Santner bowls a flighted delivery, full and around the off pole. Bumrah gets down on a knee and goes for the hard sweep. He is unable to roll his wrists over the ball and the ball drops on him. The ball goes straight up off a top edge and Ish Sodhi does the rest on the edge of the ring at short fine leg.
22:25 IST:
17.4: Mitchell Santner to Ravi Bishnoi, Santner hangs it up there, full and on middle. Bishnoi advances down the track and swings hard. He can only manage to hit it down to long on. They cross.
22:24 IST:
17.3: Mitchell Santner to Ravi Bishnoi, This is speared in, fuller and quicker, on off, Bishnoi did step out a bit early. He had to adjust in the end by digging it out to cover.
22:24 IST:
17.2: Mitchell Santner to Ravi Bishnoi, More air on this one, full and on off, Ravi attempts the reverse sweep and plays it down to short third.
22:24 IST:
17.1: Mitchell Santner to Ravi Bishnoi, Loopy ball, on off, Bishnoi has a hoick across the line but he miscues it off the toe end to cover.
Score 161/8
BatsmanJasprit Bumrah 4(1b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerIsh Sodhi 4-0-46-2
22:23 IST:
16.6: Ish Sodhi to Jasprit Bumrah, FOUR! Good shot! Floated up, googly on middle, Bumrah drops on a knee and gets his hands out in front for the sweep. He plays it in front of square and wide of deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
22:23 IST:
Wickets are falling like a house of cards right now. Jasprit Bumrah is in at number 10 for India.
22:22 IST:
16.5: Ish Sodhi to Arshdeep Singh, OUT! TAKEN! Expertly held by Mitchell Santner! Sodhi pushes it through, on middle. Not all that short to hang deep in the crease. Arshdeep walks across the stumps and has a swipe across the line. A top edge is found and it goes towards the vacant mid on region. Santner turns around and goes after it. He keeps his eyes on the ball all the way through and takes the catch close to his chest. Two wickets in the over for Sodhi.
22:24 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IND vs NZ Live: Santner shows how its done

It has been a clinical performance here from the visitors and the captain, Mitchell Santner, is the one leading the way in terms of the bowling. He was the one who showed that there is some turn on offer and led the way to build up the pressure and get the big-hitters out quickly.

22:21 IST:
16.4: Ish Sodhi to Arshdeep Singh, Out comes the googly, on a length, outside off. Arshdeep gets down on a knee and attempts the slog sweep but is beaten as the ball goes over the blade.
22:20 IST:
The next batter is Arshdeep Singh.
22:19 IST:
16.3: Ish Sodhi to Harshit Rana, OUT! CAUGHT! End of a scratchy stay for Rana. Cleverly bowled by Sodhi. He spots Harshit stepping out and he fires it full and wide. Rana reaches out to lay some bat on it. Gets it off the outer half and it lobs to short third, where Rachin Ravindra takes a dolly. India are now 7 down for 157, needing 59 runs from 21 balls.
22:19 IST:
16.2: Ish Sodhi to Harshit Rana, Sliding on with the arm, short and it stays a bit low. Rana backs away to go through the off side. Ends up chopping it down to point.
22:18 IST:
16.1: Ish Sodhi to Ravi Bishnoi, A bit too short from Ish, on off, Bishnoi backs away and slaps it over cover. Matt Henry gets around in the deep and the second run was always on but Rana slipped at the batting end and the batters had to settle with one.
Score 156/6
BatsmanHarshit Rana 9(11b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerMitchell Santner 3-0-25-2
22:17 IST:
15.6: Mitchell Santner to Harshit Rana, FOUR! Easy pickings! Santner is crossed with himself. Santner darts it in at the pads, on a nagging length. Rana walks inside the line and tickles it fine of the diving short fine leg fielder for a boundary. 60 needed off 24 for India.
22:17 IST:
15.5: Mitchell Santner to Harshit Rana, Nicely bowled! Shorter and wider, turning away, Harshit reaches out to force it away but ends up bunting it back towards the bowler.
22:16 IST:
15.4: Mitchell Santner to Ravi Bishnoi, Fractionally short, on middle, Ravi pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
22:15 IST:
15.3: Mitchell Santner to Ravi Bishnoi, FOUR! Ish Sodhi should have done better there. Flighted delivery, full and on middle. Bishnoi reaches out in front and gets low for the reverse. The ball is ballooned off a top edge and Sodhi runs forward before putting in the slide. He fails to get his body behind the ball and it bounces past him for a four.
22:15 IST:
15.2: Mitchell Santner to Harshit Rana, Pushed through, fuller and on off, Harshit taps it wide of cover for a single.
22:15 IST:
15.1: Mitchell Santner to Ravi Bishnoi, Floated up, on off, Bishnoi backs away to go inside out.  Ends up miscuing it back over the bowler's head and they cross for a single.
22:15 IST:
A hush falls around the ground as Shivam Dube departs. New Zealand are jubilant. Ravi Bishnoi makes his way out to the centre. Mitchell Santner brings himself back into the attack.
Score 145/6
BatsmanHarshit Rana 4(8b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerMatt Henry 3-0-24-1
22:13 IST:
14.6: Matt Henry to Harshit Rana, OUT! SHIVAM DUBE IS RUN OUT! That is probably a very unfortunate way for a stellar innings to end. Matt Henry takes pace off and bowls it a bit short on off. Harshit Rana backs away and slams the ball straight down the pitch. Henry does extremely well in his follow-through to get down and get a right hand on it. The ball flicks the fingers and hits the stumps at the bowler's end with Dube backing up well outside his crease. Dube has to walk back for 65 (23) and Henry is absolutely pumped.
22:15 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IND vs NZ Live: Heartbreaking end for Shivam Dube

That is a cruel ending there for Shivam Dube. The crowds have been silenced here in Vizag. Nonetheless, it was a heroic knock by Dube nontheless, fancied his chances all the way through. 

22:13 IST:
Gone this time? Matt Henry is celebrating. He is sure of the touch.
22:11 IST:
14.5: Matt Henry to Harshit Rana, Back of a length and around off, Rana backs away and jams it down into the off side.
22:11 IST:
14.4: Matt Henry to Shivam Dube, Short again, angled in, pulled away to deep mid-wicket for one.
22:10 IST:
14.3: Matt Henry to Shivam Dube, FOUR! No dramas and Bevon Jacobs did signal a four to begin with. Banged in short over leg stump, Dube gets inside the line and angles the pull down to long leg. The substitute fielder, Jacobs, runs across to his left and puts in a big dive, flicking it back in. The fielder from short fine leg gives him good company and throws it back to the keeper who whips off the bails. The batters had stopped as they thought it was a boundary and replays do confirm the same.
22:13 IST:
What has happened here? A lot of confusion. A run out has been effected at the batting end. It won't count. Bevon Jacobs was not successful in saving the boundary. The ball had already touched the boundary cushions before he flicked it back into play.
22:09 IST:
14.2: Matt Henry to Shivam Dube, Short of a good length and wide outside off, Dube goes for the cut but a bit half-heartedly and fails to get any bat on it.
22:08 IST:
14.1: Matt Henry to Shivam Dube, SIX! Just over the fielder's head. Back of a length from Henry, a bit slower and around off. Shivam Dube mistimes the pull and ends up hitting it straighter towards long on. Daryl Mitchell stays on the edge of the ropes and leaps up but the ball sails over for a maximum.
22:09 IST:
Matt Henry comes back with India needing 82 runs off 36 balls. 2-0-13-1 so far for Henry.
Score 134/5
BatsmanHarshit Rana 4(6b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerZakary Foulkes 3-0-29-1
22:07 IST:
13.6: Zakary Foulkes to Harshit Rana, Fuller in length, pace-on and attacking the stumps. Rana gets leg side of the ball and pushes it to extra cover.
22:10 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IND vs NZ Live: Shivam Dube on a roll

Seems like nothing can stop Shivam Dube at the moment. With Harshit Rana holding down one end, he is getting more and more confident here to play the big shots. The asking rate is also not going too high either. This could be a knock for the ages. 

22:07 IST:
Just 5 runs off the over so far.
22:06 IST:
13.6: Zakary Foulkes to Harshit Rana, WIDE. Slower bumper on middle, this one lobs over the batter's head and Rana leaves it alone.
22:05 IST:
13.5: Zakary Foulkes to Shivam Dube, A bouncer now, over middle. The ball comes in around head height and Dube pulls it down through square leg for one more.
22:05 IST:
13.4: Zakary Foulkes to Harshit Rana, Back of a length and over off, angling in. Rana stays back and sensibly just nudges it wide of point for a single.
22:04 IST:
13.3: Zakary Foulkes to Shivam Dube, Hard length, darted into middle and leg. Dube whips it away to deep mid-wicket for a single.
22:03 IST:
13.2: Zakary Foulkes to Shivam Dube, Foulkes comes around the wicket to the left-hander. He nails the wide yorker and Dube cannot lay a bat on it.
22:03 IST:
13.1: Zakary Foulkes to Harshit Rana, Shorter in length and at the batter, Rana nudges it down through the square leg region and picks up a single.
22:04 IST:
42 runs off the last 2 overs. Mitchell Santner turns to Zakary Foulkes. He has picked up a wicket and conceded 24 runs in his 2 overs so far.
Score 129/5
BatsmanShivam Dube 52(16b 2*4 6*6)
BowlerJacob Duffy 3-0-30-1
22:01 IST:
12.6: Jacob Duffy to Shivam Dube, Duffy comes from around the wicket and goes full and wide, flirting with the tramline. Dube leaves it alone but it is called a fair delivery.
22:06 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs NZ live: Vizag crowd goes 'Dube, Dube'

This is a sensational six-hitting show from Shivam Dube. He has dispatched both spin and pace, reading length wonderfully welll.

The Vizag crowd goes 'Dube, Dube', knowing he is the last real hope left in the case. 

Ish Sodhi looked jaded after that 29-run over. 

Jacob Duffy, the tall pacer, didn't have much success either as Dube dispatched him for two sixes to bring up his fifty in just 15 balls. 

Third fastest T20I fifty for India after Yuvraj Singh's 12-ball 50 and Abhishek Sharma's 14-ball fifty. Something about Indian left-handers and their effortless six-hitting ability. 

'Dube, Dube' chants in Vizag as India batter hits 15-ball fifty.

22:00 IST:
12.5: Jacob Duffy to Shivam Dube, SIX! FIFTY OFF JUST 15 BALLS FOR DUBE! A low full toss on leg stump, Shivam Dube stays put and flicks it off the legs, and the ball sails over deep backward square leg for a biggie. Dube just misses out on equalling the record for the second-fastest half century by an Indian batter in T20Is, which Abhishek Sharma set just a few days ago, as he got to fifty off just 14 balls.
22:00 IST:
12.4: Jacob Duffy to Shivam Dube, Dube was fine to walk off but that's a big inside edge. This is full and straight, Dube looks to flick but misses and gets pinged on the pads. An appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger. Shivam Dube is hesitant to review it and the third umpire is called in. Replays show a clear inside edge and the on-field decision is changed to NOT OUT. Dube has a chuckle about it as well.
21:58 IST:
12.3: Jacob Duffy to Shivam Dube, SIX! My word, that is big! Slower delivery, back of a length and just outside off. This one sits up for the batter, Dube leans across and pummels it in front of deep mid-wicket for a 100-meter behemoth. 
21:57 IST:
12.2: Jacob Duffy to Harshit Rana, A well-directed short ball, right at the batter. Rana takes his eyes off the ball a bit and mistimes the pull in front of square leg for a single.
21:57 IST:
12.1: Jacob Duffy to Harshit Rana, Short of a length and over off, Rana looks to lean back and ramp it away but is beaten.
21:57 IST:
Jacob Duffy (2-0-17-1) returns.
Score 116/5
BatsmanShivam Dube 40(12b 2*4 4*6)
BowlerIsh Sodhi 3-0-41-0
21:56 IST:
11.6: Ish Sodhi to Shivam Dube, SIX! A third maximum to finish the over and Dube has raced to 40 off just 12 balls. Sodhi drags it down on leg stump, Dube hangs back and lays into the pull, plastering the ball over deep mid-wicket for another biggie. 29 off the over.
22:00 IST:
Amar Panicker

IND vs NZ Live: Dube showing real character

This is some hitting here on display. Shivam Dube is not looking to back down, and this is the kind of character you need in the team. Regardless of the result, Dube's performance will certainly win hearts.

21:55 IST:
11.5: Ish Sodhi to Shivam Dube, SIX! Make that 23 and Shivam Dube is having some fun out there. Flighted ball, not all that full and around middle, Dube lunges to reach for it and keeps his balance before clobbering it wide of long on for a huge six.
21:54 IST:
11.4: Ish Sodhi to Shivam Dube, FOUR! Tossed up on middle and leg, right in the slot. Dube clears the front leg and slogs it wide of deep mid-wicket. The ball skids off the turf and goes over the ropes. 17 off the over already.
21:53 IST:
11.3: Ish Sodhi to Shivam Dube, SIX! A colossal hit from Shivam Dube. Shortish length on leg, Dube rocks back and whacks it high and handsome over deep square leg for a biggie. The 100 is now up for India as well.
21:52 IST:
11.3: Ish Sodhi to Shivam Dube, WIDE! A shorter googly that turns away past the tramline outside off. Left alone by Dube.
21:52 IST:
11.2: Ish Sodhi to Shivam Dube, FOUR! No chance for Phillips this time. Full and straight, heaved across the turf and perfectly between long on and deep mid-wicket for a boundary by Dube.
21:51 IST:
11.1: Ish Sodhi to Shivam Dube, Flatter delivery on middle, Dube smacks it flat and to the left of the bowler. Sodhi sticks out a left hand more in hope than anything. The ball goes quickly to the right of long on but Phillips is onto it in a flash. He slides in and knocks it towards the incoming long off fielder and saves a couple of runs for his side.
Score 87/5
BatsmanShivam Dube 12(6b 0*4 1*6)
BowlerZakary Foulkes 2-0-24-1
21:50 IST:
10.6: Zakary Foulkes to Shivam Dube, Slower one at 114.4 kph, bowled full and outside off. Shivam Dube squeezes the ball through the point region for a single. There is a slight fumble in the deep but the batters settle for the single.
21:50 IST:
10.5: Zakary Foulkes to Shivam Dube, Awkward bounce for the fielder but Ish Sodhi does get a hand on it. Good length on off, Dube looks to play across the line but gets an outside edge that goes towards short third. Sodhi parries the ball behind and the batters pick up two runs.
21:49 IST:
10.5: Zakary Foulkes to Shivam Dube, WIDE. Slower bumper, dug in well short and around off, this one flies over Dube's head.
21:48 IST:
10.4: Zakary Foulkes to Harshit Rana, Back of a length and over middle, nudged down through mid-wicket for a single by Rana.
21:49 IST:
Harshit Rana is in next.
21:47 IST:
10.3: Zakary Foulkes to Rinku Singh, OUT! LBW! Slower one from around the wicket. On a fullish length and angled in from off stump. Rinku sits down to play a cheeky lap but gets into a tangle. The ball grips and beats the bat to hit the pads. A clever change of pace from Zakary Foulkes and after a vociferous appeal, the umpire's finger is raised. Rinku Singh has no option but to review it. The third umpire checks UltraEdge first and there's clearly no bat involved and then Ball Tracking comes up with three reds. It stays OUT and India lose a wicket right after the break.
21:50 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IND vs NZ Live: A bad day in the office for India

This could be the bad day in the office India had coming for them. They looked invincible in the series so far, but sport tends to show that it doesn't matter what you have done before; in the end, the better side on the day wins. Looks like New Zealand is the better side today.

21:45 IST:
10.2: Zakary Foulkes to Rinku Singh, FOUR! Nicely done. Good length but on the pads, Rinku Singh clips it down to the left of short fine leg and gets it through for a boundary.
21:45 IST:
10.1: Zakary Foulkes to Shivam Dube, That's top work in the deep from Glenn Phillips. Hammered in on a hard length over middle and leg. Dube stays put and plays a short-arm pull, lifting it between long on and deep mid-wicket. Phillips runs around to his right from deep mid-wicket and collects it on the bounce, keeping it down to a single.
21:46 IST:
Drinks Break! What a stark contrast from the first three games. New Zealand have managed to dismantle the in-form Indian top-order and have now given themselves a very sizeable chance of winning the game. India need 139 more off the last 60 balls but with the extra bowler playing today, after these two, there's only Harshit Rana, who can actually hit a few balls out of the park. Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh have the opportunity to show their mettle and if they are able to take the game close, India will have a tick mark in terms of their preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Let's see how the game eventually pans out. Zakary Foulkes to bowl after the break.
Score 77/4
BatsmanRinku Singh 35(28b 2*4 2*6)
BowlerGlenn Phillips 1-0-7-0
21:41 IST:
9.6: Glenn Phillips to Rinku Singh, FOUR! Good use of the feet! Skidding through, shorter in length, outside off, Rinku steps out and stays leg side of the ball. He slams it hard and wide of cover for a four.
21:43 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IND vs NZ Live: Can India fight it out?

This will be a real test of character, especially for Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube. With Harshit Rana, the last recognised batter left to come, India need to fight it out, and take the game deep if they are to stand a chance. This is one of the moments where they need to step up.

21:40 IST:
9.5: Glenn Phillips to Rinku Singh, Superb work! Fuller and on off, Rinku looks to get a single by working it down the ground. Phillips dives to his right on the follow-through and gets a hand to it. He parries it away to cover and prevents the single.
21:40 IST:
9.4: Glenn Phillips to Rinku Singh, Nice and straight, at the sticks, Rinku defends it out.
21:39 IST:
9.3: Glenn Phillips to Rinku Singh, Shorter and outside off, Rinku hangs back and cuts it behind square. Mark Chapman sprints to his right in the deep and cuts off the boundary with a dive, saving a couple of runs for his side.
21:39 IST:
9.2: Glenn Phillips to Rinku Singh, A bit of turn, full and on off, Rinku plays it back to the bowler with a straight bat.
21:38 IST:
9.1: Glenn Phillips to Shivam Dube, On a nagging length, on off, punched to long on for a single by Shivam.
Score 70/4
BatsmanShivam Dube 7(2b 0*4 1*6)
BowlerMitchell Santner 2-0-14-2
21:37 IST:
8.6: Mitchell Santner to Shivam Dube, Full and on off, Dube taps it wide of cover for a single.
21:41 IST:
8.5: Mitchell Santner to Shivam Dube, SIX! Dube is up and running! A bit too full from Santner and quicker as well, on off. Shivam gets it in his arc and he pummels it way back into the stands over wide long on for a six.
21:36 IST:
India are 4 down inside the first 9 overs, uncharted territory for them in this series. Out walks Shivam Dube, replacing Hardik Pandya.
21:35 IST:
8.4: Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, OUT! CAUGHT! Hardik Pandya falls for the bait. Beautifully flighted by Santner, full and outside off. Hardik spots the ball above his eyeline and he looks to go inside out over cover. The ball turns away enough to catch the outer half. It is spooned to point, where Zakary Foulkes moves to his right and takes the catch by getting low.
21:38 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IND vs NZ Live: Did India miss the trick?

Another one that was flighted and turned here to get the edge. Just goes to prove that Hardik needed to have been sent in later, as compared to Shivam Dube who has been a proven hitter of spin. 

21:34 IST:
8.3: Mitchell Santner to Rinku Singh, Outside off, on a nagging length, Rinku firmly hits it to cover. The fielder makes a half-stop. The ball rolls away to his right for a single.
21:34 IST:
8.2: Mitchell Santner to Rinku Singh, Short again, across off. Rinku is taken aback as the ball kicks up a bit. He dabs it down to point.
21:33 IST:
8.1: Mitchell Santner to Rinku Singh, Going across the left-hander, on the shorter side. Rinku cuts it wide of the diving backward point fielder. Glenn Phillips is quick to cut it off in the deep but cannot prevent the second run.
Score 60/3
BatsmanRinku Singh 26(20b 1*4 2*6)
BowlerIsh Sodhi 2-0-12-0
21:33 IST:
7.6: Ish Sodhi to Rinku Singh, Slider, full and on off, Rinku taps it wide of cover and crosses over.
21:32 IST:
7.5: Ish Sodhi to Hardik Pandya, Pushed through, full and on off, eased with a straight bat to long off for a single.
21:32 IST:
7.4: Ish Sodhi to Hardik Pandya, And again! This is even slower, enticing the batter into the big hit. It is full as well, around off. Hardik has a big swing at it but does not connect. Tim Seifert is quick to whip the bails off. Oh, hang on, New Zealand have reviewed for caught behind. So, that will be checked first. Flat line on the UltraEdge. Over to the stumping check now. Pandya's back leg never lifted and he is safe.
21:30 IST:
7.3: Ish Sodhi to Hardik Pandya, A big swing and a miss! Turning away, on a nagging length, on off and middle. Hardik reaches out in front and goes hard on the slog sweep but connects with thin air.
21:29 IST:
7.2: Ish Sodhi to Rinku Singh, On the fuller side, on middle. Singh clips it through mid-wicket for a run.
21:28 IST:
7.1: Ish Sodhi to Rinku Singh, Wrong'un, short and on off, Rinku pushes it to cover.
Score 57/3
BatsmanRinku Singh 24(17b 1*4 2*6)
BowlerMitchell Santner 1-0-4-1
21:28 IST:
6.6: Mitchell Santner to Rinku Singh, Sliding across off, on a nagging length, Rinku chops it in down in front of cover for a run. End of a successful over for Santner and New Zealand. A wicket and just 4 runs off it.
21:27 IST:
6.5: Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, Flat and full, on off, Hardik cuts it to deep point and opens his account with a single.
21:26 IST:
The next batter is in. There's a loud cheer from the crowd even though a wicket has fallen because it is Hardik Pandya, who comes in at number 5.
21:25 IST:
6.4: Mitchell Santner to Sanju Samson, OUT! CASTLED! Sanju Samson's lean run continues. Samson shows his cards early as he backs away, exposing all three stumps. Santner darts in a full ball at the sticks. A tentative prod by Sanju with his feet going nowhere. Not much movement off the surface but if anything, the ball straightened a bit. It sneaks past the outside edge and clatters into the stumps. 24 (15) for Samson. India are now 55/3, chasing 216.
21:31 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IND vs NZ Live: Sanju falls once again

Just when there seemed to be a glimmer of hope, the old commentator’s jinx rears its head once more. Mitchell Santner lands an absolute beauty, extracting a sharp turn and reminding everyone that conditions have changed markedly since the first innings. The contrast is stark, and at this moment, New Zealand appear to have wrestled back the upper hand.

21:25 IST:
6.3: Mitchell Santner to Sanju Samson, Santner pushes it wide, Sanju reaches out and mistimes it to cover.
21:24 IST:
6.2: Mitchell Santner to Rinku Singh, Full and on leg, Rinku wrists it to deep mid-wicket for one.
21:23 IST:
6.1: Mitchell Santner to Sanju Samson, Speared in from around the wicket, short and on off, Samson punches it to long off for a single. India are 53/2 at the end of 6 overs.
21:24 IST:
End of the Powerplay. India are 18 runs short and two wickets worse than where New Zealand were at the same stage. Mitchell Santner brings himself into the attack as soon as the fielding restrictions are lifted.
Score 53/2
BatsmanSanju Samson 23(12b 3*4 1*6)
BowlerJacob Duffy 2-0-17-1
21:22 IST:
5.6: Jacob Duffy to Sanju Samson, Low full toss, flicked to deep mid-wicket for a single.
21:22 IST:
5.5: Jacob Duffy to Sanju Samson, SIX! In the arc and out of the park! Duffy spots Samson taking a step away from the stumps. He tries to follow him with an off-cutter but ends up serving it right in the slot. Sanju swings across and clobbers it over deep square leg for a six. 50 comes up for India.
21:21 IST:
5.4: Jacob Duffy to Rinku Singh, DROPPED! A tough chance but Glenn Phillips sets pretty high standards for himself and he will mark this as a dropped catch. Rinku gives the bowler the charge and Duffy responds by nailing the yorker at the toes. Singh tries to clip it away on the leg side with a closed bat face. The bat twists in his hand and the ball balloons off a leading edge towards backward point. Phillips moves to his left and flings himself towards the ball. He gets his hands under the ball but the ball does not stick in his grasp. They cross.
21:20 IST:
5.3: Jacob Duffy to Rinku Singh, Pushes the length up, on middle and leg, Singh charges dwon the track and drills it to cover.
21:19 IST:
5.2: Jacob Duffy to Rinku Singh, FOUR! Easy pickings! Pace on from Duffy but the line of the short ball is too straight, under the right shoulder. Rinku swivels and pulls it behind square leg. One bounce and over the ropes.
21:19 IST:
5.1: Jacob Duffy to Rinku Singh, Off-cutter from Duffy, on a length, on leg. Rinku shimmies down the track and gives himself a bit of room. He swings early and miscues it off the toe end to mid on.
21:19 IST:
Will Foulkes continue after a 14-run first over? The answer is no. Jacob Duffy replaces him.
Score 41/2
BatsmanSanju Samson 16(10b 3*4 0*6)
BowlerIsh Sodhi 1-0-9-0
21:18 IST:
4.6: Ish Sodhi to Sanju Samson, FOUR! A poor delivery to end the over and Samson gleefully accepts the gift. Well short and wide outside off, Sanju reaches out and slaps it down past point for a boundary.
21:20 IST:
Amar Panicker says

IND vs NZ: Sanju Samson finding form?

So far, there have been encouraging signs from Samson. With the pressure being on him, he is looking to bide his time and not throw away his wicket. Considering India being a batter short, and losing both Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, having a tad defensive approach might be the way to go. 

21:18 IST:
4.5: Ish Sodhi to Rinku Singh, Excellent fielding. Shortish length on leg, Rinku Singh, half-pulls it but sweetly and to the right of square leg. Zakary Foulkes dives in and gets a big right hand on it. Just a single.
21:17 IST:
4.4: Ish Sodhi to Rinku Singh, Flatter and quicker around off. Singh rocks back to cut but smacks it straight to point and he is visibly upset with himself.
21:16 IST:
4.3: Ish Sodhi to Rinku Singh, Flatter delivery on the pads, offering no room to the batter. Rinku clips it away between long on and deep mid-wicket and picks up a couple of handy runs.
21:15 IST:
4.2: Ish Sodhi to Sanju Samson, Shorter googly, turning into the batter. Samson rocks back and hoicks it over mid-wicket but the ball lands well short of the onrushing fielder in the deep. Single taken.
21:15 IST:
4.1: Ish Sodhi to Rinku Singh, Tossed up around leg stump, Singh hits it down to long on and turns the strike over.
21:15 IST:
Time for spin as Ish Sodhi comes on.
Score 32/2
BatsmanRinku Singh 13(7b 0*4 2*6)
BowlerZakary Foulkes 1-0-14-0
21:13 IST:
3.6: Zakary Foulkes to Rinku Singh, Fuller than a good length, angled in at the stumps. Singh pushes it down with a straight bat to mid on and collects a single.
21:16 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ: India in need of a partnership

India are in desperate need of a stabilizing partnership, and all eyes are on Rinku Singh and Sanju Samson to bail them out of trouble.

Their stand has already reached 23, but with the required run rate creeping higher with every passing over, the duo must balance aggression with caution—finding boundaries to keep the scoreboard ticking while protecting their wickets if India are to stay in the hunt.

21:14 IST:
3.5: Zakary Foulkes to Rinku Singh, SIX! A bit of a counter-punch here from Rinku. Short and outside off, Singh slaps it away to the left of the deep backward point fielder and gets it over the ropes for another six.
21:12 IST:
3.4: Zakary Foulkes to Rinku Singh, SIX! Belted away for the first maximum of the chase. Slower one, back of a length and around off. Rinku Singh comes down the track and flat-bats it back over the bowler's head for a biggie.
21:11 IST:
3.3: Zakary Foulkes to Rinku Singh, Good-length delivery on the fifth stump line. Singh gets a bit forward and taps it straight to the man at square cover.
21:11 IST:
3.2: Zakary Foulkes to Rinku Singh, Around the wicket to the left-hander. Hammered in on a hard length and in the channel. Rinku stays back and punches it down to covers.
21:10 IST:
3.1: Zakary Foulkes to Sanju Samson, Foulkes begins with a length ball and angles it into the pads. Samson stays low and picks it up, whipping it to the left of deep square leg for a single.
Score 18/2
BatsmanRinku Singh 0(2b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerMatt Henry 2-0-13-1
21:09 IST:
2.6: Matt Henry to Rinku Singh, Hard length, darting away from off stump, Singh stays put and just nudges it down to short third.
21:08 IST:
2.5: Matt Henry to Rinku Singh, Back of a length and outside off, angling away. Rinku's feet get stuck to the crease and he reaches out to cut but he is well beaten.
21:08 IST:
2.4: Matt Henry to Sanju Samson, Back of a length and angled into the body. Samson looks to angle it away behind square leg but gets an inside edge onto the hips. The ball rolls into the leg side and the batters get a single.
21:07 IST:
2.3: Matt Henry to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Positive foot movement from Samson this time and he puts that away with ease. Good length on the pads, Samson walks towards the ball and clips it down to fine leg for a boundary.
21:06 IST:
2.2: Matt Henry to Sanju Samson, Length ball at the stumps, once again Sanju opts to go deep in the crease and nudges it into the leg side.
21:06 IST:
2.1: Matt Henry to Sanju Samson, FOUR! That's solid timing. Good length on off, Samson hangs back and then reaches out, punching it to the right of Mitch Santner at mid off and picks up a boundary.
21:06 IST:
India in early trouble. Rinku Singh has been promoted to number 4.
Score 9/2
BatsmanSuryakumar Yadav 8(8b 2*4 0*6)
BowlerJacob Duffy 1-0-5-1
21:04 IST:
1.6: Jacob Duffy to Suryakumar Yadav, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Another one bites the dust and New Zealand are off to a flying start with the ball. A stellar return catch from Jacob Duffy and the Indian skipper has to depart as well. This is hammered in on a hard length over off. Suryakumar Yadav gets forward but gets on his toes and gets his feet tangled up. He tries to hit on the up but ends up pushing it straight back. Duffy gets low in his follow-through and snaffles it brilliantly. Replays confirm the same and India are 9/2.
21:08 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ, 4th T20I: India in trouble

With both Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav back in the hut, India are under immense pressure. With Ishan Kishan also missing from the lineup, it will take a herculean effort from the remaining batters to chase this mammoth target.

The required run rate is creeping up towards 11.5, adding to the challenge. But this also presents a perfect opportunity for Rinku Singh and Sanju Samson to play big innings, not just to keep India in the hunt, but also to boost their confidence ahead of the coming matches.

21:04 IST:
A sharp, low grab by Jacob Duffy. The Indian captain is happy to walk off. He stops midway as the decision has been sent upstairs.
21:02 IST:
1.5: Jacob Duffy to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! No stopping the ball once it goes in the gap on this dewy outfield. Good-length delivery on the pads, SKY flicks it off the front foot and gets it wide of square leg for a boundary.
21:02 IST:
1.4: Jacob Duffy to Suryakumar Yadav, On a good length and in the channel, swinging away. Yadav gets into an awkward position as he gets forward and plays across the line as the ball beats the outside edge by a mile.
21:01 IST:
1.3: Jacob Duffy to Sanju Samson, Full and outside off, Samson stays deep in the crease and has to reach for it. This is pushed to the right of cover, where the fielder dives and parries it away. Samson is off the mark with a single.
21:00 IST:
1.2: Jacob Duffy to Sanju Samson, Good length on off, Sanju looks to punch off the back foot but miscues it towards mid-wicket.
21:00 IST:
1.1: Jacob Duffy to Sanju Samson, Duffy begins with a full ball, and darts it in towards the toes. Samson manages to flick it away but straight to square leg.
21:00 IST:
End of an eventful first over. Jacob Duffy will steam in from the other end.
Score 4/1
BatsmanSuryakumar Yadav 4(5b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerMatt Henry 1-0-4-1
20:59 IST:
0.6: Matt Henry to Suryakumar Yadav, Dropped? That seemed perilously close. Back of a length again and over middle, this one sticks in the deck. Suryakumar Yadav looks to work it leg side but ends up getting a leading edge. The ball lobs back up and Henry scampers towards it but replays show that, it just was just out of his reach.
20:58 IST:
0.5: Matt Henry to Suryakumar Yadav, Back of a length and a bit straighter in terms of line. SKY blocks it down the pitch.
20:57 IST:
0.4: Matt Henry to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Nicely played by Yadav in the end and India are underway. Short and outside off, angling away. Yadav presses back and gets his bat up at the last moment, angling it down to deep third for a boundary.
20:56 IST:
0.3: Matt Henry to Suryakumar Yadav, Good length on off, SKY eases it down to covers.
20:56 IST:
0.2: Matt Henry to Suryakumar Yadav, Oh, that is a beauty to get first up. Back of a length and on off, seams away sharply. Suryakumar Yadav is left fending off the back foot and the ball whizzes past the outside edge.
20:57 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ: Rare failure for Abhishek

India didn’t need this early setback, losing Abhishek Sharma cheaply. Known for taking on the bowlers from the very first ball, Sharma has done it successfully many times—but today he’s perished early.

With him gone, India face a tougher task than in previous chases. New Zealand couldn’t have asked for a better start; it’s a massive, massive wicket for the visitors, putting them firmly on top in these early stages.

20:56 IST:
What a start for New Zealand. With no Ishan Kishan tonight, Suryakumar Yadav walks in at number 3.
20:55 IST:
0.1: Matt Henry to Abhishek Sharma, OUT! CAUGHT! The perfect start for New Zealand and they simply couldn't have hoped for anything better. Matt Henry bashes the hard length to begin with and gets it to move away from the left-hander. Abhishek Sharma charges down the track and throws his hands at it but ends up slicing it high towards deep backward point. Devon Conway initially settles himself but he realizes that the ball is going to fall a bit more in front. Conway has to put in a lunge and does extremely well to pouch it just inches off the ground. A golden duck for Sharma!
20:55 IST:
Gone first ball? Devon Conway is quite confident. The umpires have asked Abhishek Sharma to wait as they check the catch.
20:55 IST:
All in readiness for India's reply to commence. Mitchell Santner leads his men out onto the park. It will be the left-hand, right-hand combination of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson to open the innings for India. Matt Henry will start with the new ball. Abhishek to face the first ball. Away we go!
20:51 IST:
... THE RUN CHASE ...
20:58 IST:
It turned out to be a similar story to Raipur, where New Zealand, after looking promising halfway through their effort, could only manage 208 and India made light work of the chase. Mitchell Santner's side will be hoping the outcome is different this time around. If India do get there, it will be their highest successful run chase in T20Is. What will add to the challenge is that they are a batter short tonight, with Ishan Kishan sidelined due to a niggle. Stay tuned as the chase is coming up shortly.
20:50 IST:
After being asked to bat first, it was an ideal start for the Kiwis with 71 runs coming off the Powerplay. Tim Seifert took on the Indian new-ball attack early, and after being a mere spectator in the opening exchanges, Devon Conway soon joined the party. The platform had been firmly laid with a 100-run opening stand before India broke through. From there, every time New Zealand looked set to break clear, India responded by nabbing a wicket. Thanks to the late fireworks from Daryl Mitchell, the Kiwis pushed past 210.
20:55 IST:
New Zealand do get up to 215, but it is one of those occasions where, despite posting such a big total, you feel the batting side may have left a few runs out there and that is very much the case tonight. The Kiwis were 108/2 at the halfway stage and managed 107 runs in the back ten while losing five wickets. India bowled well in patches and applied the brakes through the middle, but didn't quite nail the death overs, with 47 runs coming off the final three.
Score 215/7
BatsmanDaryl Mitchell 39(18b 2*4 3*6)
BowlerHarshit Rana 4-0-54-0
20:42 IST:
19.6: Harshit Rana to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR! Mitchell manages to get a boundary away with the new bat and ends the innings in style. Slower bumper from Rana, wide outside off. Mitchell has to reach for it and slaps it away wide of the fielder at deep third and it bounces over the ropes. 14 off the final over and New Zealand finish with 215/7 on the board.
20:49 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ: New Zealand stumble, but post a healthy total

New Zealand will be satisfied with their eventual total of 215 for seven. They lost wickets in the middle overs but managed to accelerate in the death overs, thanks to a quick cameo from Daryl Mitchell.

Now the question is: can India chase down this challenging target? It’s also an opportunity for Sanju Samson to find form.

To win and seal a 4-0 series sweep, India will need to register their highest-ever T20 run chase—a daunting task, but not beyond their formidable batting lineup.

20:49 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs NZ Live: More Varun bowling in the mid-innings break

Varun Chakravarthy has not played the last two T20Is for India, but he has bowled enough in the nets. 

After a heavy duty on Tuesday in India's optional training session, Varun is bowling during the mid-innings break. He has his India shirt on and Morne Morkel, the bowling coach, is keeping wickets. 

Varun Chakravarthy bowls during the mid-innings break.

20:43 IST:
Change of bat for Daryl Mitchell. The 12th man, Bevon Jacobs, initially comes out with three bats, but Mitchell sends them back. Eventually, Lockie Ferguson brings out the correct one.
20:40 IST:
19.5: Harshit Rana to Matt Henry, Full and straight at the stumps, Henry manages to heave it away to deep mid-wicket for one more.
20:46 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

Vizag T20I live: Dew control is on

There is dew on the field already. At the mid-innings break, the groundstaff have brought on the roller to make it as dry as possible. 

It's not going to be easy for New Zealand.

But, they have given themselves a chance by putting a fighting total of 215 on the board. 

How many overs will India take to chase this down? 15, 16, or 17?

20:39 IST:
19.4: Harshit Rana to Daryl Mitchell, Fuller in length and wide outside off again. Mitchell loses his shape as he goes for the big shot and mistimes it on the bounce to long off for a single.
20:39 IST:
19.3: Harshit Rana to Daryl Mitchell, SIX! Clean as a whistle! Full and wide outside off, Daryl Mitchell not only goes deep in the crease but moves past the off stump as well. That allows him to swing straight through the line and he nails it towards the sight screen.
20:38 IST:
19.2: Harshit Rana to Matt Henry, Very full again and just outside off, Henry jams it to the left of the bowler. Mitchell is already halfway down the pitch but Rana can't quite grasp the ball and Henry is able to scamper through safely.
20:37 IST:
19.1: Harshit Rana to Daryl Mitchell, Just a single, India won't mind that one bit. Full-pitched delivery outside off, Mitchell hangs deep and hammers the drive down to long off for a single.
20:37 IST:
Harshit Rana to close out the innings. He has gone for 40 runs in his three overs so far.
Score 201/7
BatsmanMatt Henry 4(1b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerJasprit Bumrah 4-0-38-1
20:36 IST:
18.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Matt Henry, FOUR! Bumrah cannot believe it but Henry rides his luck and brings up the 200 for New Zealand with a boundary. Full and fast, just outside off. Ends up being a low full toss. Henry backs away and goes after it but gets an outside edge that runs away into the deep third fence.
20:39 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ: New Zealand get a psychological boost

New Zealand may have stumbled in the latter half of their innings, but they’ll be pleased to have crossed the 200-run mark. India do boast a formidable batting lineup, yet with Ishan Kishan absent, the Kiwis can take some heart, believing there’s a genuine chance to restrict the hosts and make the chase a challenging one.

20:35 IST:
18.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Daryl Mitchell, Full and straight again, Mitchell goes deep in the crease but can't get under the ball. Ends up bashing it down to long on for a single.
20:35 IST:
18.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Daryl Mitchell, Full and straight, drilled back by Mitchell. The ball pings the right boot of the bowler in the followthrough and deflects to mid on. The batters pick up a couple of runs.
20:34 IST:
18.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Daryl Mitchell, SIX! Mitchell can do no wrong on this tour. Good-length delivery on off, not full enough to be in the slot but it is a slower one. Mitchell just heaves it over cow corner and the ball sails over the ropes.
20:33 IST:
18.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Daryl Mitchell, A proper short ball now, over middle. Mitchell pulls it but off the upper part off the blade and gets it to the right of Ravi Bishnoi at deep mid-wicket for a brace.
20:32 IST:
18.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR! Mitchell has nailed that. Back of a length and outside off, Mitchell sets up deep in the crease and drags the pull in front of mid-wicket for a boundary.
20:34 IST:
Two overs left in the innings. Jasprit Bumrah to bowl the 19th over. Matt Henry has joined Daryl Mitchell, it will be the latter on strike at the start of the over.
Score 182/7
BatsmanZakary Foulkes 13(6b 1*4 1*6)
BowlerArshdeep Singh 4-0-33-2
20:31 IST:
17.6: Arshdeep Singh to Zakary Foulkes, OUT! CAUGHT! A four-fer in the field for Rinku Singh and he has made a couple of catches look so easy. Arshdeep Singh takes some pace off the ball and serves it on a fuller length. Zakary Foulkes steps inside the line to play the big shot but ends up lifting it straight up. The ball gets skied over mid on where Rinku runs back but does so sideways and takes a fine catch over his left shoulder. Foulkes departs after a couple of good hits and NZ are now 182/7 after 18 overs.
20:37 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs NZ live: Record alert! Rinku Singh equals 12-year-old Indian record

Rinku Singh is everywhere on the field in Vizag. 

He has taken four catches today, equalling a 12-year-old Indian record. 

Ajinkya Rahane took four catches in a match against England in Birmingham in 2014. 

No other Indian player has taken four catches as an outfielder in a T20I innings. 

20:30 IST:
17.5: Arshdeep Singh to Zakary Foulkes, Another slower bumper, on off and carries through around head height. Foulkes looks to pull it down but is undone by the lack of pace.
20:29 IST:
17.4: Arshdeep Singh to Zakary Foulkes, SIX! Zakary Foulkes is on the charge. Short ball on leg, rises only upto the hips. Foulkes hangs back and whips it away over deep square leg and picks up a maximum. 14 off the over already.
20:29 IST:
17.3: Arshdeep Singh to Zakary Foulkes, Back to over the wicket. Slower bumper around off, Foulkes hangs back and waits before just angling the half pull behind square leg for a couple of runs.
20:27 IST:
17.2: Arshdeep Singh to Zakary Foulkes, FOUR! Just errs in length, does Singh and pays the price. A low full toss around off, Foulkes gets under it and lofts it over wide mid off for a boundary.
20:27 IST:
17.2: Arshdeep Singh to Zakary Foulkes, WIDE. Arshdeep comes around the wicket now and bashes the hard length but angles it down the leg side for a wide.
20:26 IST:
17.1: Arshdeep Singh to Daryl Mitchell, Pre-meditated from Mitchell. He shuffles across to the off side and exposes all three stumps. Still, Arshdeep goes for the wide yorker and Mitchell slices it down to deep third for a single.
20:26 IST:
Suryakumar Yadav brings back Arshdeep Singh. 3-0-19-1 so far for Arshdeep.
Score 168/6
BatsmanDaryl Mitchell 11(8b 0*4 1*6)
BowlerJasprit Bumrah 3-0-19-1
20:25 IST:
16.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Daryl Mitchell, Slower delivery to end the over. Bowled on a hard length and around off. Mitchell looks to nudge but is beaten past the outside edge. Samson gets a bad bounce and the ball goes past the keeper as the batters collect a bye.
20:32 IST:
Sabyasachi says

4th T20I: Mitchell, Foulkes keep the big shots going

Daryl Mitchell and Zak Foulkes have started finding the big shots as New Zealand inch closer to the 200-run mark. But overall, the Kiwis will be disappointed with their innings so far.

After such a strong start, they would have been aiming for 220-230, but with the wickets lost in the middle overs, that target now looks increasingly out of reach.

20:29 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs NZ live: It looks like India are not going to use their sixth bowler

No signs of bringing Hardik Pandya or Shivam Dube into the attack. 

India have used their five bowlers only so far. 

There has been a lot of experimentation in this series and it seems India are trying to make do with only five bowlers here. 

They played an extra specialist bowler, only used five specialists. 

Hardik, for his part, completed that sensational direct hit from short third-man region to run Mitchell Santner out. 

We will bring you details on what the team was thinking later tonight. Stay tuned! 

20:24 IST:
16.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Zakary Foulkes, Bumrah nails the yorker now, bowls it right at the base of the off stump. Foulkes manages to dig it out just behind the stumps on the off side and the batters pick up another single.
20:23 IST:
16.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Daryl Mitchell, Full and straight at the stumps, Mitchell drills it to the right of mid off. The fielder is quick to cut it off but the batters get the single.
20:23 IST:
16.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Daryl Mitchell, That's a snorter from Bumrah. A quick short ball now, banged in over middle and this one flies through. Mitchell looks to pull but is well beaten. There is a polite inquiry for a caught behind from the bowler but it is turned down. The keeper, Sanju Samson, likes it and Suryakumar Yadav goes for the review. The third umpire checks UltraEdge and there's no spike as the ball travels over the gloves. It stays NOT OUT.
20:22 IST:
16.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Daryl Mitchell, A slower bumper over middle, Mitchell pulls it away behind square leg and picks up a couple of runs.
20:23 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ: Hardik in the game finally

Hardik Pandya may not have bowled today, but he’s still making his presence felt. What a brilliant direct hit that run out of Mitchell Santner was!

Moments like these can completely shift the momentum, and India are firmly in control now.

Since that opening partnership, the Kiwis have struggled to get going, and Hardik’s brilliance has only added to India’s dominance.

20:21 IST:
The crease has a new occupant in Zakary Foulkes. It will be Daryl Mitchell on strike for now.
20:20 IST:
16.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Mitchell Santner, OUT! MITCHELL SANTNER IS RUN OUT! A brilliant piece of fielding from Hardik Pandya and the New Zealand skipper has to walk back. On a good length and around off, Santner nudges it down to short third. Daryl Mitchell calls him through for a quick single but Pandya has the presence of mind to throw it at the bowler's end and Santner puts in the dive. The direct hit is found and replays show that even with the dive, Santner is short of his crease.
20:21 IST:
Direct hit from Hardik Pandya! Has the dive saved Mitchell Santner? The third umpire is called into action. The replays show that Santner is just short despite the desperate dive.
20:22 IST:
Jasprit Bumrah (2-0-15-1) is back.
Score 163/5
BatsmanMitchell Santner 11(5b 1*4 1*6)
BowlerRavi Bishnoi 4-0-49-1
20:18 IST:
15.6: Ravi Bishnoi to Mitchell Santner, Shortish length, angling across off, Santner backs away and punches it to deep cover for one. 11 runs and a wicket off Bishnoi's last over.
20:18 IST:
15.5: Ravi Bishnoi to Mitchell Santner, SIX! That's glorious from the Kiwi skipper. Length ball on the stumps, Santner gets onto the front foot and swings through the line, lifting it high and handsome over the bowler's head for a biggie.
20:17 IST:
15.4: Ravi Bishnoi to Mitchell Santner, FOUR! Shorter in length and wide outside off, Mitchell Santner stands tall and gets his hands through the ball, hammering it in frot of point for a boundary.
20:16 IST:
15.3: Ravi Bishnoi to Mitchell Santner, Was there an inside edge on it? The reaction from the bowler says it all. Good length angled across off, Santner backs away to cut again but gets a faint inside edge through to the keeper. Sanju Samson hurries to pouch it but fumbles and the ball hits the pad before going down. Actually, UltraEdge later shows that there was no inside edge.
20:16 IST:
15.2: Ravi Bishnoi to Mitchell Santner, Beaten! Flatter googly, darts away from the off stump whilst staying low. Santner backs away to cut but misses.
20:17 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ: New Zealand under more pressure

New Zealand are digging themselves deeper, having lost 5 wickets for just 52 runs in around seven overs. Apart from Tim Seifert and Devon Conway, none of the batters have been able to get the scoreboard moving.

India, on the other hand, have been relentless, taking wickets at regular intervals and allowing the Kiwis no breathing space. Skipper Mitchell Santner is at the crease now, and he certainly has his work cut out if New Zealand are to recover from this collapse.

20:16 IST:
In walks the skipper, Mitchell Santner.
20:14 IST:
15.1: Ravi Bishnoi to Mark Chapman, OUT! CAUGHT! Another Kiwi batter holds out in the deep and they are bleeding wickets right now. Ravi Bishnoi bowls it a bit shorter and angles it away from middle and leg. Mark Chapman stays deep in the crease, leans across to get inside the line but slogs it high up in the air. The ball sails towards deep backward square leg but there's not enough power on it. Harshit Rana settles just inside the ropes and pouches it nicely. New Zealand are 152/5.
20:14 IST:
Kuldeep Yadav is done with his spell. The other frontline spinner, Ravi Bishnoi, now comes back in to bowl his final over as well.
Score 152/4
BatsmanDaryl Mitchell 8(4b 0*4 1*6)
BowlerHarshit Rana 3-0-40-0
20:13 IST:
14.6: Harshit Rana to Daryl Mitchell, SIX! That has gone back many a mile, probably the biggest hit of the night so far. Harshit serves the off-cutter but this is on the fuller side. Mitchell expects the line to be a bit wide and he walks across to get closer to the ball. He clubs it a long way back over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
20:12 IST:
14.5: Harshit Rana to Daryl Mitchell, At 121.3 kph, on a back of a good length, outside off. Mitchell does not pick the change of pace and swings early. He misses as the ball goes under the blade.
20:12 IST:
14.4: Harshit Rana to Mark Chapman, Dug in short, on middle, Chapman gets his hands high and pulls it in front of deep square leg for a run.
20:11 IST:
14.3: Harshit Rana to Mark Chapman, FOUR! Hit hard and wide enough! From around the wicket, a length ball angled in, on middle. Chapman plays the drive on the up and hits it over the head of Mitchell at the other end. Rinku is not far away at long on but he is well beaten to his right.
20:11 IST:
14.2: Harshit Rana to Daryl Mitchell, Off-cutter, keeping it full and wide on off. Mitchell drags it down to long on. Single taken.
20:10 IST:
14.1: Harshit Rana to Mark Chapman, On a back of a length, on middle, Chapman nudges it through mid-wicket and takes the single.
20:10 IST:
Just the five bowlers used by India in this game. Will we see an over or two from someone like Shivam Dube? Doesn't seem like it as Harshit Rana is back into the attack.
Score 139/4
BatsmanMark Chapman 3(4b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerKuldeep Yadav 4-0-39-2
20:08 IST:
13.6: Kuldeep Yadav to Mark Chapman, Flighted, full and on off, driven to long off for a single by Chapman.
20:08 IST:
13.5: Kuldeep Yadav to Daryl Mitchell, Very full, on middle. Mitchell plays the reverse paddle to short third and gets off the mark with a single.
20:10 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ, 4th T20I: New Zealand losing the plot

New Zealand are shooting themselves in the foot with a mini-collapse. After Tim Seifert’s dismissal, their in-form man Glenn Phillips has also fallen.

India, meanwhile, will be thrilled with the way they’ve fought back into the contest. The question now: can they tighten the screws even further and put the Kiwis under real pressure?

20:07 IST:
Another wicket falls and out comes the new batter. Daryl Mitchell replaces Glenn Phillips.
20:08 IST:
13.4: Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, OUT! CAUGHT! Third catch for Rinku Singh. India continue to chip away. Flatter and shorter, on middle. Phillips uses the depth of the crease and backs away slightly. He looks to go back over the bowler's head with a straight bat and gets his hands out in front. He does not quite go through with the shot and fails to get the desired connection on the lofted hit. Rinku sprints to his left and hops to complete the catch around his chest whilst staying side on. 24 (16) for Glenn. New Zealand are now 137/4.
20:09 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs NZ 4th T20I live: New Zealand wobble, 4 wickets in 5.3 overs

New Zealand have gone from 100 for 1 in 8.1 overs to 137 for 4 in 19.4 overs. 

Kuldeep Yadav broke the opening partnership and from there on, India have tightened the noose. 

Glenn Phillips tried to go back and hit Kuldeep into the stands over long-on. That's a difficult shot to execute even for a powerful batter like Phillips. His reaction after the wicket tells us that he knew it was the wrong choice of shot. 

Kuldeep has been brilliant today, supported well by Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh. 

20:05 IST:
13.3: Kuldeep Yadav to Mark Chapman, Wrong'un, on a nagging length, on middle. Mark checks his drive and plays it down to long on. They cross.
20:04 IST:
13.3: Kuldeep Yadav to Mark Chapman, Wide! Pushed through, wide on off, Chapman lets it go.
20:04 IST:
13.2: Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Full and on the pads, Glenn wrists it square on the leg side for a single.
20:03 IST:
13.1: Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, SIX! Launched down the ground! Floated up, googly, full and on off. A step hit from Phillips as he swivels the back foot round in the crease before swinging through the line and smoking it over the long off fence for a six. 100th maximum in T20Is for Phillips, the 3rd Kiwi batter to achieve this feat.
20:03 IST:
Kuldeep Yadav switches ends and will bowl out here. 3-0-28-1, so far for KD.
Score 128/3
BatsmanMark Chapman 1(2b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerArshdeep Singh 3-0-19-1
20:02 IST:
12.6: Arshdeep Singh to Mark Chapman, A quick bouncer, outside off, Mark rises with the bounce but he eventually drops his wrists and sways away. End of a successful over for Arshdeep and India. The wicket of Seifert and 2 runs off it.
20:05 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ: Where is Hardik Pandya?

India have already rotated through five bowlers, yet Hardik Pandya hasn’t been called into action. Is Suryakumar Yadav holding him back for the death overs?

With just seven overs remaining, it remains to be seen when Surya turns to Hardik. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s run rate has dipped below 10 for the first time in the innings, giving India a glimmer of hope.

20:01 IST:
12.5: Arshdeep Singh to Glenn Phillips, Full and around leg, Phillips works it behind squuare and crosses over.
20:01 IST:
12.4: Arshdeep Singh to Glenn Phillips, On top of off, on a back of a length, Phillips dabs it from the crease to backward point.
20:00 IST:
12.3: Arshdeep Singh to Mark Chapman, In the channel, on a good length, Chapman punches it through covers and gets off the mark with a single.
20:02 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs NZ live: Arshdeep Singh is an all-phase bowler!

Good thinking from Arshdeep Singh. 

Asked to bowl in the middle overs, he tested Tim Seifert with a slower-ball bouncer first. 

Then he bowled a slower one, much wider from the off-stump, not giving Seifert the change to get close to the ball and whack it. 

Seifert went for it, but was caught at long-off. 

Arshdeep spreads his hands and celebrates the wicket. 

Good thinking over from the left-arm fast bowler so far. 

20:00 IST:
Twice now that the pacers have returned to the attack and picked up a wicket almost instantly. Mark Chapman walks out to bat at number 5 for New Zealand.
19:59 IST:
12.2: Arshdeep Singh to Tim Seifert, OUT! TAKEN! The bowling change works for India. Arshdeep takes all the pace off, not as short as the previous ball. On a back of a length, outside off. Seifert extends his hands and slaps it down the ground with a flat bat. Neither does he get the elevation nor is it wide enough. Hits it flat and straight down the throat of long off, where Rinku Singh runs in off the ropes and takes the catch around his waist. End of a fine knock from Tim Seifert, 62 runs off 36 balls. New Zealand are now 126/3.
20:02 IST:
Alan John says

New Zealand's partnership woes continue

Just when another partnership was slowly building, another wicket falls. This has been the issue for the Blackcaps throughout the series as they have one big partnership and then the rest just fail to make a significant impact. The track seems to be a batter's paradise and they will need a big score to challenge the Indian side. 

19:58 IST:
12.1: Arshdeep Singh to Tim Seifert, Arshdeep slams the off-cutter into the surface, across off. Seifert is across his stumps early and waits for an eternity for the ball to arrive. He hops to get it away past short fine leg but misses it completely.
19:58 IST:
Arshdeep Singh (2-0-17-0) is brought back into the attack.
Score 126/2
BatsmanTim Seifert 62(34b 7*4 3*6)
BowlerRavi Bishnoi 3-0-38-0
19:56 IST:
11.6: Ravi Bishnoi to Tim Seifert, Back to bowling it short and quicker through the air, on middle. Tim knocks it to long on for a single. 10 runs off the over.
19:58 IST:
Sabyasachi says

4th T20I: Another partnership building

Glenn Phillips, in sensational form, is steadily building a crucial partnership with Tim Seifert—exactly what New Zealand needed after the wickets of Conway and Ravindra. Together, they’ve kept the scoreboard moving, but there’s still plenty of work ahead if they want to push the total past the 200-mark.

19:56 IST:
11.5: Ravi Bishnoi to Glenn Phillips, Wrong'un, fuller and on middle, Phillips picks it from the hand and works it through mid-wicket. They cross.
19:55 IST:
11.4: Ravi Bishnoi to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! Powerful hit! Bishnoi drags it down, on off, Phillips presses on the back foot and hammers it all along the ground. Hardik Pandya does not have much distance to cover at long off but the races past his left.
19:55 IST:
11.3: Ravi Bishnoi to Glenn Phillips, Phillips will feel that he missed out! Full and fired in at the pads, Glenn glances it straight to short fine leg.
19:54 IST:
11.2: Ravi Bishnoi to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! Ravi Bishnoi can only smile. Bishnoi slides it on the pads, on a length, Glenn looks to lap it over the keeper. He follows the line of the ball with his hands and just uses the pace of it. He directs the scoop to the right of short fine leg for a four.
19:54 IST:
11.1: Ravi Bishnoi to Glenn Phillips, Beaten! This skids through, short and outside off, Phillips goes hard on the cut but he is beaten for pace.
19:54 IST:
Just one over for Jasprit Bumrah in the middle phase to try and shake things up, which did work out for India. Back to spin from both ends as Ravi Bishnoi returns to the attack.
Score 116/2
BatsmanGlenn Phillips 7(6b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerKuldeep Yadav 3-0-28-1
19:53 IST:
10.6: Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Another decent over from Kuldeep in the context of the game. 8 runs off it. Shorter and on middle, Phillips rocks back and punches it to long on for a single.
19:54 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ, 4th T20I: Seifert key for Kiwis

New Zealand’s momentum has slowed considerably with the loss of those quick wickets. But Tim Seifert remains at the crease, still punishing the bowlers at a strike rate close to 200.

If India can break through and dismiss Seifert in the next couple of overs, there’s a real chance they could restrict New Zealand to under 200.

19:52 IST:
10.5: Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Quicker through the air, fuller and at the sticks. Glenn taps it off the back foot to cover.
19:52 IST:
10.4: Kuldeep Yadav to Tim Seifert, Out comes the googly, short and on middle. Seifert whips it through mid-wicket for one.
19:51 IST:
10.4: Kuldeep Yadav to Tim Seifert, Wide! Slides it across the right-hander, full and wide on off, Tim reaches out but does not connect.
19:51 IST:
10.3: Kuldeep Yadav to Tim Seifert, Flat and short, on off, Tim punches it to cover.
19:50 IST:
10.2: Kuldeep Yadav to Tim Seifert, FOUR! In the gap! Kuldeep loops it up, googly on middle, Tim drops on a knee for the slog sweep. He does not quite get a clean connection. Gets more height than distance on it. Rana moves to his left from deep backward square leg. He opts against putting a dive and the ball bounces past him for a four.
19:49 IST:
10.1: Kuldeep Yadav to Glenn Phillips, Flighted delivery, on middle, Phillips pushes it down to long off and crosses over.
19:50 IST:
Kuldeep Yadav will continue.
Score 108/2
BatsmanTim Seifert 56(30b 6*4 3*6)
BowlerJasprit Bumrah 2-0-15-1
19:49 IST:
9.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Tim Seifert, Half an appeal for LBW but Bumrah instantly signals that theremight have been an inside edge. Bumrah goes wider on the crease and spears a good-length delivery into the stumps. Tim Seifert gets caught on the crease and looks to block but the ball darts back in and pings him on the front pad. Probably angling down leg as well. NZ are 109/2 at the halfway mark of the innings.
19:50 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ: Pietersen makes a cheeky remark

Kevin Pietersen meanwhile points out that New Zealand might be more intimidated by India’s batting, which is why they’re attacking everything in sight.

After all, India chased down a 200-plus target in the second T20I inside just 16 overs and demolished 155 in the third T20I in a mere 10 overs—so the Kiwis know the hosts are capable of scoring at a terrifying pace.

19:48 IST:
9.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Tim Seifert, Shorter in length and around off, Seifert rises with the bounce and drops it back onto the deck.
19:47 IST:
9.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Phillips, Good running. Full and straight, Phillips stays back in the crease and digs it towards mid off for a quick single. Both of these batters are super quick between the wickets.
19:51 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs NZ Live: No slip to the new batter!

Glenn Phillips gets a thick edge to get off the mark. Captain Suryakumar Yadav, who gave a fiery pep talk after the wicket of Rachin Raivindra, doesn't have a slip for the new batter. 

Yes, it's T20Is, but Phillips was new to the crease and Bumrah was in the mood. 

"Rohit bhai always said have a slip to the new batter when is facing up for the first time," quips Yuzvendra Chahal on air. 

19:47 IST:
9.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Phillips, Hard length around off, tapped down straight to covers by Phillips.
19:46 IST:
9.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Glenn Phillips, FOUR! An educated edge, Phillips will say. Back of a length, angled in over off but just nips away. Glenn Phillips presses back and just edges it down with soft hands, and the ball runs away into the deep third fence.
19:48 IST:
DRINKS BREAK! A couple of quick wickets for India, but New Zealand have finally got the kind of start that had been missing, especially in the last couple of games where they were asked to set totals on the board. On a belter of a batting wicket and with the platform they have built, the Kiwis will know they need to push well beyond 200 to stand a chance against this Indian batting unit. As for the home side, the only way to limit the damage is by continuing to chip away at the wickets. Suryakumar Yadav is seen having an animated conversation with his troops in the huddle. Time to resume. Glenn Phillips has joined Seifert out in the centre.
19:43 IST:
9.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Rachin Ravindra, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Rachin Ravindra's miserable run of form continues and Jasprit Bumrah is pumped up after taking that wicket. Bumrah strides in from over the wicket and bowls a slower length ball at around 121 kph, but he does brilliantly to keep the arm speed the same. Rachin fails to pick it up and looks to flick it away but ends up closing the bat face a lot sooner. The ball gets chipped back to the bowler and Bumrah snaffles it in his followthrough. Ravindra departs for 2 (4) and NZ go from 100/0 to 103/2 now.
19:42 IST:
Jasprit Bumrah returns.
Score 103/1
BatsmanRachin Ravindra 2(3b 0*4 0*6)
BowlerKuldeep Yadav 2-0-20-1
19:41 IST:
8.6: Kuldeep Yadav to Rachin Ravindra, Nicely flighted around middle, Ravindra leans on and eases it through mid on for another single. 9 runs and a wicket off that over.
19:46 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ: Finally some relief for India

India were waiting anxiously for that moment, and Kuldeep Yadav has finally delivered by removing Devon Conway. Seifert and Conway had already stitched together a menacing 100-run stand and were threatening to take the game away.

The big question now is whether India can seize this opening and keep the pressure on the visitors.

19:41 IST:
8.5: Kuldeep Yadav to Tim Seifert, On a dragged length, angling across off. Seifert stays on the back foot and taps it down to long off for one more.
19:40 IST:
8.4: Kuldeep Yadav to Rachin Ravindra, Quick and flat at the stumps, Rachin rocks back and jams the ball down to long on for a single.
19:40 IST:
8.3: Kuldeep Yadav to Rachin Ravindra, Tossed up, full and on middle, Ravindra clips it firmly but the fielder at mid-wicket does well to cut it off to his right.
19:40 IST:
A much-needed breakthrough for India. Any chance we see Daryl Mitchell coming up in the order tonight? Well, it won't be at number 3, as Rachin Ravindra has walked out.
19:38 IST:
8.2: Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, OUT! TAKEN! The 100 comes up and a wicket goes down. Smartly bowled by Kuldeep Yadav as he tosses the ball up but pushes it wide of the off stump. Devon Conway is enticed into the big shot and he looks to smash it over covers but gets more height than distance. The ball travels straight down the throat of the fielder at deep cover and Rinku Singh gobbles it up. Conway's quickfire knock of 44 (23) comes to an end and New Zealand are 100/1 after 8.2 overs.
19:37 IST:
8.1: Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, SIX! This is sensational hitting and the 100 is already up for New Zealand. Fuller delivery angled into the pads, Conway sits down and manages to get the front leg out of the way before slogging it over deep square leg for a maximum.
19:37 IST:
We are yet to see Hardik Pandya being introduced. Is it time? Nope. Kuldeep Yadav to continue.
Score 94/0
BatsmanDevon Conway 38(21b 4*4 2*6)
BowlerRavi Bishnoi 2-0-28-0
19:36 IST:
7.6: Ravi Bishnoi to Devon Conway, Good length outside off, punched away firmly to the right of covers. The fielder over there dives across and parries it behind, taking the sting off the ball. Single taken.
19:38 IST:
Sabyasachi says

4th T20I live: Seifert marches on

What a massive confidence booster for Tim Seifert ahead of the T20 World Cup. The right-hander blazed his way to a half-century off just 25 balls—the joint-fastest by a New Zealander against India—putting him in elite company alongside Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor.

19:35 IST:
7.5: Ravi Bishnoi to Devon Conway, FOUR! Conway is looking at his best right now. Flat and full, pushed wide of the off stump. Conway gets low and extends the arms, smacking it flat over covers for another boundary.
19:35 IST:
7.4: Ravi Bishnoi to Tim Seifert, Tossed up on middle, lofted away on the bounce to the fielder at long off for a single.
19:34 IST:
7.3: Ravi Bishnoi to Tim Seifert, FOUR! Oh, a bit unfortunate for the bowler but Seifert won't mind it one bit. Tossed up, on a good length and on leg. Seifert makes room to pull but gets an inside edge. The ball goes past the stumps and rolls away into the fine leg fence.
19:34 IST:
7.2: Ravi Bishnoi to Devon Conway, Dragged length outside off, eased away off the back foot through covers for a single.
19:33 IST:
7.1: Ravi Bishnoi to Tim Seifert, FIFTY for Tim Seifert, equals the record for the fastest half century against India by a Kiwi in T20Is, as mentioned by Simon Doull on-air. Bowled flat and on off, Seifert just punches it with a straight bat down to long off and picks up a single. 50 off just 25 balls.
Score 82/0
BatsmanDevon Conway 32(18b 3*4 2*6)
BowlerKuldeep Yadav 1-0-11-0
19:32 IST:
6.6: Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, SIX! That's gone deep into the stands. Kuldeep offers a bit more flight and lands it right in the slot around middle. Devon Conway sits down and whacks it a long way over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. What seemed like a very tidy over for India has ended up fetching 11 runs for NZ.
19:34 IST:
Sabyasachi says

Vizag T20I: Conway finding his range

Tim Seifert has gone quiet over the last couple of overs, but Devon Conway has taken over the mantle of big hitting. After going after Ravi Bishnoi, Conway has now laid into Kuldeep Yadav as well.

These are ominous signs for India, with Conway and Seifert building the perfect platform for New Zealand to push towards a 200-plus total.

19:32 IST:
6.5: Kuldeep Yadav to Tim Seifert, Flighted ball, fuller on middle and leg. Seifert sits down and sweeps it fine but there is a fielder at deep backward square leg, who mops it up. Another single.
19:31 IST:
6.4: Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Pushed through flatter on the pads, tucked away neatly behind square leg for one more.
19:31 IST:
6.3: Kuldeep Yadav to Tim Seifert, Oh, that could have easily gone straight back to the bowler. Floated up on middle, it is the wrong'un and Seifert doesn't pick it up. He looks to flick it away but gets a leading edge that loops up well over the bowler's head and Seifert gets a single.
19:35 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs NZ Live: Interruption! A dog sprints across the turf

Well, there is an interruption. Kuldeep Yadav's first over has been interrupted by a dog which sprinted right across the field. 

A top sprint as the dog raced past the players and the leg umpire. 

And the crowd cheered for dog as it went straight pas the boundary without disturbing the play further. 

19:30 IST:
6.2: Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, Nicely flighted, drifting into leg stump. Conway sets up for the big slog sweep but ends up getting an inside edge through backward square leg for a single.
19:31 IST:
A slight hold-up as the pitch invader is being taken away by the security personnel.
19:29 IST:
6.1: Kuldeep Yadav to Tim Seifert, On a nagging length around middle, Seifert presses back and tucks it past square leg for a single.
19:29 IST:
Kuldeep Yadav comes in the attack.
Score 71/0
BatsmanDevon Conway 24(15b 3*4 1*6)
BowlerRavi Bishnoi 1-0-16-0
19:29 IST:
5.6: Ravi Bishnoi to Devon Conway, SIX! Oh, Conway has walloped that away and NZ end the Powerplay at 71/0. Flatter delivery at the stumps, Conway clears the front leg and swings it away in front of mid-wicket for a biggie. 16 off Bishnoi's first over.
19:32 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

4th T20I live: End of the powerplay. New Zealand race to 71

India's best powerplay bowler Hardik Pandya was not used in the first six overs today! 

Jasprit Bumrah was also expensive. 

New Zealand race to 71 at the end of the sixth over after Devon Conway joined the party, hammering Ravi Bishnoi for 16 runs. 

Keep in mind, Bishnoi gave away just 18 runs in his four over sin Guwahati. Today, he has started with 16 in an over. 

Only Arshdeep Singh was able to keep these two New Zealand openers quiet. Harshit Rana was put under pressure by Tim Seifert. 

An excellent start for New Zealand. 

19:29 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ live: Spin gets taken apart as well

Pace or spin, it’s made little difference—New Zealand simply haven’t relented. Ravi Bishnoi’s final over of the powerplay went for 16 as the Kiwis continued to pile on the pressure.

It’s been a dream powerplay for the visitors, giving the Indian bowlers no breathing space whatsoever. Devon Conway has now begun to find his rhythm as well, bringing up the landmark of 7,000 T20 runs in the process.

19:27 IST:
5.5: Ravi Bishnoi to Devon Conway, FOUR! This time, Conway nails the cut. Short ball, curving away from the left-hander. Conway rocks back and slaps it a tad uppishly but between point and covers for a boundary.
19:26 IST:
5.4: Ravi Bishnoi to Devon Conway, Another shortish ball outside off, punched away through the gap at covers this time for a couple of runs.
19:26 IST:
5.3: Ravi Bishnoi to Devon Conway, Misses out again, does Devon. Another googly, wide outside off but stays low. Conway throws his hands at it but straight to the cover fielder.
19:25 IST:
5.2: Ravi Bishnoi to Devon Conway, FOUR! Up and over. A bit of a drag-down from Bishnoi, over middle. Conway rocks back and hoicks it over wide mid on for a boundary. Devon Conway also brings up 7000 runs in T20s with that boundary.
19:25 IST:
5.1: Ravi Bishnoi to Devon Conway, There to be hit but Conway can't find the gap. Short and angled well across off, Conway hammers the cut to the left of point but Abhishek Sharma scampers across and makes the stop.
19:25 IST:
Ravi Bishnoi now comes in to bowl the final over of the Powerplay.
Score 55/0
BatsmanTim Seifert 46(21b 5*4 3*6)
BowlerJasprit Bumrah 1-0-10-0
19:25 IST:
4.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Tim Seifert, At 141.6 kph, yorker, at the toes. Seifert gets the front pad out of the firing line and jams it out to mid-wicket.
19:26 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ: New Zealand race along

New Zealand race to their fifty in just 4.3 overs, driven largely by Tim Seifert’s ambitious strokeplay. While the Indian bowlers have managed to keep Devon Conway quiet at one end, Seifert has shown no such restraint at the other, playing his shots with ease and authority. India may now be forced to turn to spin to break the momentum.

19:26 IST:
Alan John says

Should India have played Shreyas?

Aakash Chopra says that playing Shreyas Iyer would have made sense in Vizag. Shreyas was amongst the players who was training hard in the nets on the eve of the match and was also seen having a look at the centre pitch before the game. However, he sits out with India going with an extra bowler. 

 

19:24 IST:
4.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Devon Conway, Full, on middle and leg, Conway flicks it through square leg and turns the strike over.
19:22 IST:
4.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Tim Seifert, Bumrah responds with a short ball, over middle. Tim is rushed and the ball gets big on him on the pull. Gets more of a top edge but it goes in front of deep square leg. A single taken.
19:22 IST:
4.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Tim Seifert, SIX! Straight as an arrow! On the fuller side, on off, Tim is quick to pick up the length. He clears the front leg and swings through the line. He tonks it back over the bowler's head, towards the sight screen for a six. 50 comes up for New Zealand.
19:21 IST:
4.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Devon Conway, Hits the hard length, on off, Conway angles it behind point off the back foot for a quick single.
19:20 IST:
4.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Tim Seifert, On a good length, in and around the off stump, Seifert pushes it with an angled bat to mid on for a single.
19:20 IST:
The first bowling change of the game. Jasprit Bumrah comes in to replace Arshdeep Singh. Bumrah has to reload as Tim Seifert has something in his eye and asks the bowler to wait.
Score 45/0
BatsmanDevon Conway 6(7b 1*4 0*6)
BowlerHarshit Rana 2-0-27-0
19:19 IST:
3.6: Harshit Rana to Devon Conway, Not given as a wide! Fuller, around leg, Devon gets inside the line for the scoop but misses. The ball sneaked inside the new wide guideline and was not far away from the leg pole.
19:21 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs NZ live: Huge cheers for Jasprit Bumrah in Vizag

Jasprit Bumrah replaces Arshdeep Singh and the pacer gets huge cheers from the crowd. 

"Bumrah, Bumrah" chants ring aloud here. 

The superstar Indian fast bowler needs to do some damage control here as New Zealand have raced to 45 in just 4 overs. 

Harshit Rana got a bit defensive after that assault from Tim Seifert. It appeared as if he was not trying to take wickets, but limit the damage. 

Why go to slower ones when the ball is still new? The young man needs to learn quickly. 

19:20 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ: Relief for Conway

That boundary offers Devon Conway a brief release, but at the other end Tim Seifert is in full destruction mode, tearing into the Indian attack. India remain wicketless, and the frustration is beginning to show as Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana have both been unable to break through, allowing New Zealand to tighten their grip on the powerplay.

19:18 IST:
3.5: Harshit Rana to Devon Conway, FOUR! Nicely done! From around the wicket, on a short of a good length at 133 kph, on off. Conway lets the ball come to him and steers it with an open bat face. Arshdeep Singh dives to his left at short third but is beaten.
19:17 IST:
3.4: Harshit Rana to Tim Seifert, Rana bangs it in short, on off, Tim mistimes the pull in front of long on. They cross.
19:17 IST:
3.3: Harshit Rana to Tim Seifert, Bashes the hard length, outside off. Tim has a flap at it but is beaten for pace.
19:16 IST:
3.2: Harshit Rana to Tim Seifert, FOUR! Absolutely crunched! Harshit bowls it full and quick, outside off. Fast hands from Seifert as he smashes it between cover and mid off. It races away to the fence in a flash.
19:15 IST:
3.1: Harshit Rana to Tim Seifert, SIX! Just over! Rana bowls the off-cutter, on a length, on off, Tim swings through the line and takes on the long on fielder. He does not quite get hold of it but gets enough bat on it to clear the leaping Kuldeep Yadav at long on for a six.
19:15 IST:
Bowling change? No, Harshit Rana to bowl two on the trot as well.
Score 30/0
BatsmanTim Seifert 27(13b 4*4 1*6)
BowlerArshdeep Singh 2-0-17-0
19:14 IST:
2.6: Arshdeep Singh to Tim Seifert, Seifert knows that there is no one at fine leg. He walks across for the scoop but it comes out as a knee-high full toss from Arshdeep. Tim fails to get the desired connection on the scoop as he falls over. Toe-ends it to square leg for a single.
19:16 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ: Arshdeep pulls it back

This is the over India desperately needed. Arshdeep Singh may not have picked up a wicket, but he conceded just four runs and hit his lengths perfectly, never allowing Devon Conway to free his arms.

Conway now needs to start finding the boundary; otherwise, the pressure could quickly shift onto Tim Seifert at the other end.

19:13 IST:
2.5: Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Pace on, on a length, on off, this is punched away to deep point for a single.
19:13 IST:
2.4: Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, A swing and a miss! Arshdeep takes all the pace off and goes full, outside off. Conway gets low and has a swing across the line. He does not pick the change of pace and swings early. As a result, he does not connect.
19:12 IST:
2.3: Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Good hit but straight to the fielder! Arshdeep digs it in short, outside off, Conway rises on his toes and drags the pull. He hits it well but picks out the mid-wicket fielder.
19:11 IST:
2.2: Arshdeep Singh to Tim Seifert, On middle and leg, on a length, Tim smears it away in front of deep square leg for a single.
19:10 IST:
2.1: Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Leg bye! Too full, on the pads, Conway misses out on the tickle. A leg bye is taken as the ball goes behind off the pads.
19:10 IST:
Exciting start to the game. New Zealand are going hell for leather right now and it will be Arshdeep Singh to continue.
Score 26/0
BatsmanTim Seifert 25(11b 4*4 1*6)
BowlerHarshit Rana 1-0-12-0
19:09 IST:
1.6: Harshit Rana to Tim Seifert, FOUR! Powered away! Harshit pitches it up, on off, Tim extends his hands and plays the lofted drive over wide mid off for a boundary. Harshit goes for 12 runs in his first over.
19:13 IST:
Aksahy Ramesh

4th T20I in Vizag live: Slower balls from Harshit travel the distance

Harshit Rana tried to swing the ball early on in his first over. Tim Seifert tonked one into the stands despite a hint of swing.

The ball is coming onto the bat nicely in Vizag. 

Harshit resorted to slower balls as early as the first over. 

But, they weren't effective. 

From the looks of it, India might be chasing in excess of 200 today.

Keep in mind, this is the same ground where Kolkata Knight Riders posted 272 after batting first in IPL 2024. 

19:11 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ: Seifert tees off

Not great signs for India early on. While Devon Conway has taken his time to settle in, Tim Seifert has thrown caution to the wind, playing his shots fearlessly and allowing the Kiwis to make full use of the powerplay so far.

He’s ridden his luck, but Seifert won’t mind that at all—he’s still there in the middle, keeping New Zealand on the front foot.

19:09 IST:
1.5: Harshit Rana to Tim Seifert, Rana bends his back and bashes the surface, on off, Tim waits on the slower ball and although the ball gets a bit big on him, he manages to swat it away, playing a tennis forehand over cover for a couple of runs.
19:08 IST:
1.4: Harshit Rana to Tim Seifert, Just short! Rana hurls it full, on off, Tim clears the front leg and gets his hands through the ball. He does not get any elevation and powers the drive on the bounce to mid off.
19:07 IST:
1.3: Harshit Rana to Tim Seifert, Pace off and into the surface, on off, Seifert stays back and stabs it down on the track.
19:06 IST:
1.2: Harshit Rana to Tim Seifert, SIX! Clean as a whistle! Fuller and around off, Seifert gets the front leg out of the way and pumps it over long on for a biggie.
19:05 IST:
1.1: Harshit Rana to Tim Seifert, Angling in, on a back of a length, on middle. Tim walks across the stumps and attempts the scoop but misses.
19:05 IST:
It will be Harshit Rana to operate from the other end.
Score 14/0
BatsmanTim Seifert 13(5b 3*4 0*6)
BowlerArshdeep Singh 1-0-14-0
19:05 IST:
0.6: Arshdeep Singh to Tim Seifert, Shaping back in, yorker, at the toes, Tim digs it out hurriedly and the ball goes behind on the leg side. A single. 14 runs off the first over!
19:06 IST:
Sabyasachi says

IND vs NZ: Seifert living charmed life

Tim Seifert is living a charmed life as he survived twice in the first over. Although he hit three fours on the trot, he could easily have been out twice had two of his leading edges not fallen in no man's land. Nevertheless, the Kiwis will be happy that he's still there, batting and off the mark. 

19:03 IST:
0.5: Arshdeep Singh to Tim Seifert, FOUR! Another top edge but this time, Jasprit Bumrah stands no chance. Fuller and on middle, Tim has a hoick across the line. The ball catches the top edge and goes over short third. One bounce and over the ropes.
19:03 IST:
0.4: Arshdeep Singh to Tim Seifert, FOUR! Nothing edgy about this one! Going across the right-hander, on a back of a length. Seifert stands tall and slams it down the ground. He clears mid off and picks up a four.
19:05 IST:
Akshay Ramesh

IND vs NZ Live: Hint of swing for Arshdeep Singh, good bounce

There is good bounce on offer on this pitch. Arshdeep Singh tried to hit the length and extract movement. There was enough movement to trouble Tim Seifert, but he is lucky to have escaped two top-edges. 

It will be interesting to see how New Zealand approach the powerplay, knowing how well India have chased. 

Harshit Rana with the new ball from the other end. 

19:04 IST:
0.3: Arshdeep Singh to Tim Seifert, FOUR! Top edge but Seifert gets away with it. On a good length, on middle. Tim has a swipe across the line. The ball leaves him in the air. Gets a top edge that goes over short third. Jasprit Bumrah turned around and went after it but never managed to settle under it. The ball swirls in the air, and Bumrah stretches his right hand out but only gets fingertips to it. It bounces and trickles behind for a four.
19:01 IST:
0.2: Arshdeep Singh to Tim Seifert, A bit of extra bounce again, moving away, on a short of a length. Seifert gets on his toes and drops it down beside the strip on the off side.
19:01 IST:
0.1: Arshdeep Singh to Devon Conway, Whoa! That took Conway by surprise. On a back of a length, on middle. Conway hangs back to deal with it. The ball kicks up and jags back in to put Devon in an awkward position. Conway fends it down in front of point for a single.
19:01 IST:
We are all set for the game to begin. The umpires are out in the middle and the Indian team can be seen in a huddle before taking to the field. The bell is rung signalling the start of the match. Devon Conway and Tim Seifert are all set to open the innings for New Zealand. Arshdeep Singh has the new ball in hand and he is raring to go. Let's play...
18:40 IST:
PITCH REPORT - Deep Dasgupta is pitchside. He starts by saying that the pitch being used today is right in the center and the square boundaries are 65 meters on either side, with the straight boundary being 74 meters. Former Kiwi pacer, Simon Doull, joins him and says that it looks like a belter of a pitch with an even covering of straw grass on it. They both reckon that the pitch is rock hard and the team batting first will have to get plenty of runs as the dew will also come into effect later on.
18:42 IST:
The captain of New Zealand - Mitchell Santner says that the dew has already started to settle in, which could make things increasingly difficult later in the evening for the bowlers. Acknowledges the quality of this Indian team and believes that they need to be on the ball from ball one. Mentions that this looks like a good batting wicket and they will look to put a big total on the board. Santner says the group is gradually coming together, with Finn Allen set to join the squad soon. He adds that James Neesham is still not well and remains unavailable for selection. Informs that they have made one change with Zakary Foulkes coming in for Kyle Jamieson.
18:43 IST:
The captain of India - Suryakumar Yadav says that they will bowl first and adds that they saw a lot of dew last night while practising. Adds that it is crucial to repeat the good things they have done in the past and entertain the crowd. Mentions that they have one change as Arshdeep Singh comes in for Ishan Kishan, who has a bit of a niggle, and Axar Patel is still recovering, so the batters will have to take a bit more responsibility.
18:43 IST:
New Zealand (Playing XI) - Devon Conway, Tim Seifert (WK), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (C), Zakary Foulkes (In for Kyle Jamieson), Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi and Jacob Duffy.
19:08 IST:
India (Playing XI) - Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh (In for Ishan Kishan). 
19:08 IST:
TOSS - Suryakumar Yadav and Mitchell Santner are out in the middle. For the third game in a row, the flip of the coin lands in favour of the 'Men in Blue.' India elect to FIELD first.
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