Indiaβs 3-match winning streak in the five-match series came to an end in the 4th T20I match played at the Eden Park in Auckland on October 30, 2026. In a match that witnessed scintillating batting by New Zealand, the hosts won the match by a margin of 87 runs.
Indiaβs search for answers ended in vain as Glenn Phillips scored 107 runs of 49 delivered to help his side score 259/7 in their 20 overs.Indian would go in to lose 2 wickets in the 1st over of the Indian innings but gets some relief in form of Abhishek Sharma, Naman Dhir and Tilak Varma but in the end they could only manage to score 172/9 in their 20 overs and saw New Zealand go in to level the series 1-3 in the 4th T20I.
New Zealandβs winning effort in the 4th match saw Indiaβs lead in the series dwindle to 3-1 and will focus their attention on the 5th and final T20I in Australia.
India vs New Zealand 4th T20I Review 2026: Match Summary
The 4th T20I was played at the Eden Park in Auckland. India won the toss and decided to field first and then score.
Finn Allen and Daryl Mitchell continued to score in healthy fashion after the loss of Tim Seifert early in the innings and it was Glenn Phillips who then took center stage to lead the side to victory. Michael Bracewell also scored well in the final over to help add 85 runs in the last 5 overs of the match.
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Match Details
| Match Details | Information |
| Match | New Zealand vs India, 4th T20I |
| Date | October 30, 2026 |
| Venue | Eden Park, Auckland |
| Toss | India elected to field |
| New Zealand | 259/7 in 20 overs |
| India | 172/9 in 20 overs |
| Result | New Zealand won by 87 runs |
| Top scorer for New Zealand | Glenn Phillips β 107 off 49 |
| Top scorer for India | Tilak Varma β 35 off 35 |
| Best bowling | Jacob Duffy β 4/23 |
| Player of the Match | Glenn Phillips |
| Series score | India lead 3β1 |
The New Zealand side scored 259/7 in 20 overs, which puts a lot of pressure on Indiaβs side. Aggressive batting and crucial partnerships helped New Zealand to dominate the match.
New Zealand’s Batting Performance: Glenn Phillips Delivers a Century
New Zealandβs batting has delivered well to help register a victory on Sunday. Despite losing Tim Seifert early in their innings, Finn Allen and Daryl Mitchell went on to create enough momentum for Glenn Phillips to create a big score to help his side achieve their goals.
Tim Seifert: Seifert scored 3 runs from 5 deliveries before being bowled by Mayank Yadav in the opening over of the innings. Yadav was ably backed up by Prince Yadav to complete the catch.
Finn Allen: He also scored 31 runs from 17 deliveries including 2 fours and 2 sixes. The innings saw him trying to take the pressure of the next wicket to fall off Seifertβs and thus scored aggressively, getting caught off Axar Patel off Abhishek Sharma in the process.
Daryl Mitchell: scored 24 from 9 deliveries to include two fours and two sixes. He was then given LBW by Mayank Yadav to the Prince Yadav of the India bowling unit.
Glenn Phillips: was arguably the most outstanding of the New Zealand batmen. The wicketkeeper Phil Hughesβ partner scored 107 runs from 49 deliveries comprising 6 fours and 10 sixes with a strike rate of 218.37. He played his cricket very sensibly while at the same time timed his big shots very well. He reached his century in 46 deliveries and was dismissed by Nitish Kumar Reddy in the final over of the innings, the catch being held by Abhishek Sharma. This was again a big score in isolation for New Zealand.
Michael Bracewell: continued his high impact scoring returning 65 from just 25 deliveries (4 fours & 6 sixes) to conclude with an outstanding strike rate of 260. His partnership with Phillips of 115 from 40 Scorched a route through the middle order of the Indian team.
Phillips and Bracewell delivered a special partnership of 115 in 40 deliveries for the fifth wicket. This then took the Kiwi team past the 250 run mark before Yadav had Pratt lbw for 0 in the final over to seal victory for India.
Mitchell Santner made 5 off 4 before he was bowled by Arshdeep Singh. Nathan Smith returned to the crease to remain on 6 not out while Adam Milne made 1 not out as New Zealand eventually closed at 259/7.
India’s Bowling Performance: Mayank Yadav Takes Three Wickets
The bowling unit of India came to the crease against a strong batting line-up of New Zealand. Although India managed to take seven wickets of the opposition but failed to restrict runs at regular intervals in middle overs and last.
Mayank Yadav: Mayank Yadav was Indiaβs top wicket taker with 3 wickets for 48 runs. He got the wickets of Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell and Bevon Jacobs.
Arshdeep Singh: took 1 wicket and was Thrashed for 38 runs in his four overs of bowling, removing New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner in the latter stages of the NZ Innings.
Prince Yadav: took a wicket of Michael Bracewell in the explosive batterβs comeback to the crease innings, to be dismissed for 49 runs in 4 overs.
Nitish Kumar Reddy: He bagged the wicket of Gloucestershire’s Glenn Phillips, who smote 107 runs in the last over of the India innings for instance. In total though the 22-year-old disposed of four New Zealand wickets for 64 runs in his four overs.
Axar Patel: Axar got the wicket of Finn Allen to finish with one wicket for 43 runs in 3 overs.
Although Indiaβs bowlers managed to get three wickets, they failed to restrict the run-rate in the middle overs. The bowling unit did well to restrict the scoring in some overs, but overall managed to restrict the run-rate to some extent. The resulting total of 260 runs will be a test for the Indian batsmen.
Indiaβs Run Chase Struggles Early on for 172/9 in 20 Overs
India needed 260 to win the fourth T20I and the Indians would have been hoping to get a solid start in the powerplay. But two early wickets in the first over, bowled by Jacob Duffy, would have put the team under pressure early on.
Sanju Samson: He scored 4 runs in two deliveries including a 4 before being caught by Tim Seifert off Jacob Duffy.
Ishan Kishan got out on a duck in that over as Duffy got his second wicket in the first over itself of the innings. Two wickets down early on the ground and pressure mounting on India to get a good run chase going.
Abhishek Sharma: Abhishek attempted to counter attack the New Zealand bowlers to great extent by scoring 27 runs off 15 deliveries which included 3 fours and 1 six. However he was dismissed in the 5th over of the innings by Matthew Fisher, who was assisted by Mitchell Santner in the dismissal of Abhishek.
Shreyas Iyer: scored 22 runs off 11 deliveries which included four boundaries. Shreyas was dismissed by Adam Milne in the sixth over of the Indian innings.
Nitish Kumar Reddy: Nitish in the end managed to score 21 runs in the 10 odd deliveries he was to include 2 big sixes but was dismissed by Mitchell Santner in the same over.
Axar Patel: Axar managed to get 7 runs from 9 balls before Santner bowled and caught him in the 13th over.
Naman Dhir, scoring 28 runs from 13 deliveries (inc. 2 fours & 2 sixes) was sent packing by Jacob Duffy in the 12th over to further help the deadlock.
Tilak Varma: For 35 runs from 35 balls (including 1 four and 3 sixes) Varma played a steady innings which ended in the 19th over at the hands of Matthew Fisher.
Arshdeep Singh: was Bowled without scoring a run off 3 balls. Prince Yadav not out for 18 off 17 balls. Mayank Yadav not out for 3 off 4 balls.
The India innings was completed with the team scoring 172/9 in their twenty overs. The initial loss of early wickets put India under a lot of pressure while trying to get runs at the required rate.
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New Zealand’s Bowling Performance: Jacob Duffy Leads the Attack
New Zealandβs bowlers made big impressions in the bowling department to defend their score. They picked up early wickets and then disrupted all subsequent partnerships to stop India from scoring big runs.
Jacob Duffy: Was the pick of the bowlers returning 4 wickets for 23 in 4 overs. He got 2 wickets in the first over of his including big hitter Sanju Samson to be followed by wickets of Naman Dhir and Arshdeep Singh in his fourth over.
Mitchell Santner: The experienced all-rounder bagged two wickets and scored 24 in his four overs of bowling, picking up the wickets of Axar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy in the process to keep the shackles on in the middle overs.
Matthew Fisher picked up two wickets to remove Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma in the match. Fisherβs wickets were important to negate any momentum that a number of solid scoring Fryers were attempting to push on with and build a innings rebuilding partnership.
Adam Milne claimed the solitary wicket of Shreyas Iyer as he continued to contribute to New Zealand’s bowling attack.
Duffyβs incisive four-over spell including 4 wickets/23 started the onslaught in the opening over and Santner and Fisher then ensured further demise of Indian batsmen in crucial stages of the match.
CricBuzz: Report β 4th T20I: India vs New Zealand
Some highlights from the India vs. New Zealand 4th T20I match. The positive aspects of the New Zealand batting was followed up by some effective bowling to stymie India’s attempts at a recovery.
1. Tim Seifert’s Early Dismissal
Early in the Indian innings, Finn Allen and Daryl Mitchell launched into some enterprising batting after Tim Seifert had been sent back to the crease by the 3 runs he scored off the bowling of Mayank Yadav.
2. Phillips and Bracewell’s 115-Run Partnership
Phillips and Bracewell put together 115 runs in just 40 overs of action to help take New Zealand past 200 in their team total.
3. Glenn Phillips Reaches His Century
Glenn Phillips scored a 100 off 46 deliveries for 107 runs to help set up the New Zealand innings for 259/7.
4. Jacob Duffy’s Two Wickets in the Opening Over
An early jolt for India as Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan fell in the first over of their chase for two carries.
5. New Zealand’s Control During the Middle Overs
Santner and Duffy continued to remove batsmen one after another to restrict India to minimal returns for individual efforts and no notable partnerships in the end.
India vs New Zealand 4th T20I Review 2026: Full Scorecard
The following tables summarise the main batting and bowling contributions from both teams.
New Zealand Batting β 259/7 in 20 Overs
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Tim Seifert | 3 | 5 |
| Finn Allen | 31 | 17 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 24 | 9 |
| Glenn Phillips | 107 | 49 |
| Bevon Jacobs | 7 | 7 |
| Michael Bracewell | 65 | 25 |
| Mitchell Santner | 5 | 6 |
| Nathan Smith | 6* | 3 |
| Adam Milne | 1* | 1 |
| Extras | 10 | β |
| Total | 259/7 | 20 overs |
India Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Mayank Yadav | 4 | 48 | 3 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 38 | 1 |
| Prince Yadav | 4 | 49 | 1 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 4 | 64 | 1 |
| Axar Patel | 3 | 43 | 1 |
| Naman Dhir | 1 | 16 | 0 |
India Batting β 172/9 in 20 Overs
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Sanju Samson | 4 | 2 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 27 | 15 |
| Ishan Kishan | 0 | 3 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 22 | 11 |
| Axar Patel | 7 | 9 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 21 | 10 |
| Tilak Varma | 35 | 35 |
| Naman Dhir | 28 | 13 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 0 | 1 |
| Prince Yadav | 18* | 17 |
| Mayank Yadav | 3* | 4 |
| Extras | 7 | β |
| Total | 172/9 | 20 overs |
New Zealand Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 23 | 4 |
| Adam Milne | 3 | 29 | 1 |
| Nathan Smith | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| Matthew Fisher | 3 | 34 | 1 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 24 | 2 |
What the Result Means for the T20I Series
India were 3-0 up in the series prior to the 4th match, but their victory in that match was thwarted and New Zealand secured an 87 run victory in the match to level the series at 3-1 in the lead up to the 5th and final encounter.
A resounding win for New Zealandβs cricket team in their recent game. A great win for them after losing the first three games. Phillips and Bracewell performed fantastically for the team with their solid batting. Duffy and Santner, on the other hand, provided their team with excellent wickets early on in the match.
While New Zealand celebrated a good win Indiaβs both departments were below par. The bowling unit ended up conceding 259 runs while the Indian batting line up experienced the worst phase of their innings when they lost two early wickets within the first over of the match.
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What Fans Can Take Away from the Match
Glenn Phillipsβ 104 off 63 balls again highlighted just how much impact one innings can have in a T20I match. His flamboyant style was matched by pace bowler proportionate scoring by runner Bracewell in a rapid fire 40 off 17 balls in a 102 run 3rd wicket partnership which helped key to the win a total in excess of 250.
This match again highlighted for India the need to protect their top order in high-pressure situations. After the loss of two wickets in the opening over of Indiaβs chase, the remaining batsmen struggled to find a balance between trying to rebuild and striking at a rate to sustain a requirement of over a run a ball.
India can look to level the series in the 5th T20I, whilst New Zealand look to utilize the confidence gained from this win in the series decider.
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Final Thoughts
2026 4th T20I β NEW ZEALAND WIN β A Thrilling match for the NZ team. New Zealand managed to set a challenging total of 259/7 with Glenn Phillips scoring 107 runs of just 49 deliveries. Later, Michael Bracewell added 65* runs off 25 balls.
However, Indiaβs chase was somewhat derailed when the team lost both Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan in the first over of the innings. Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Naman Dhir and Tilak Varma all looked to have done well to try and help the teamβs quest for the target but unfortunately lacked the momentum of crucial partnerships.
New Zealand took a strangle hold on the innings of India after opener Jacob Duffy of them bagged four wickets in the match. In the initial overs, he had laid the foundation of victory for New Zealand after which he leaked runs in the overs that followed but picked wickets at regular intervals in the middle overs.
The 4th T20I finally did go the way of the home side and they will look to take an unchanged side and seek to close out the series in the 5th encounter in order to avenge a defeat and seek to register back to back wins in the tournament. India on the other hand will look to shore up their blushes in this encounter and win to seal the series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What was the score in the 4th T20I match between India and New Zealand played at Auckland in 2026?
New Zealand ended Indiaβs winning streak in the 4th T20I, scoring an impressive win with an 87-run margin. The match was played at the Eden Park in Auckland and will be remembered for an excellent all-round performance by the Black Caps. They first scored a huge total and then restricted India’s batting lineup. As a result, the five-match T20I series is now tied 3-1 in favor of India with the decisive final T20I to be played.
2. How many runs did the Black Caps score in the 4th T20I?
New Zealandβs good work continued with an impressive 259/7 from 20 overs with Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell delivering excellent knocks and scoring many boundaries playing aggressive cricket. The team thus put India into a problematic situation as the visiting side needed a very good start and subsequent good partnerships to reach the total of 260 runs and win the match.
3. What target did India face while chasing New Zealandβs total?
India were given a target of 260 runs to win but fell short of the runs as they could only manage to score 172/9 in their 20 overs.
4. Which New Zealand player produced a match-winning century?
Glenn Phillips scores a match winning century of 107 runs off just 49 balls including 6 fours and 10 sixes.
5. How many deliveries did Michael Bracewell face to score 65 runs in the match?
Michael Bracewell scored 65 runs off 25 deliveries including 4 fours and 6 sixes.
6. Who led Indiaβs batting effort in the fourth T20I?
In the India innings Tilak Varma topped the scoring chart with 35 off 35, his efforts failing to propel his side closer to the target.
7. Which New Zealand bowler had damaged the Indian innings the most?
Jacob Duffy was the most damaging for the Indian team in his four overs of bowling for 23 runs and picked up four wickets to find himself among the best on the ground.
8. How many wickets did Mayank Yadav claim against New Zealand?
Mayank Yadav took 3 wickets but conceded 48 runs in his 4 overs.
9. What does New Zealandβs victory mean for the five-match T20I series?
That win meant New Zealand would get a last chance to win the series in the 5th match and it has cut the Indian advantage to 3-1.
10. Which batting and bowling performances were the key to New Zealandβs win?
The way Glenn Phillips scored a century and Michael Bracewell added a 65 off just 25 deliveries to take New Zealand to 259/7, was key to their victory. And then how that NZ total led to India being restricted to 172/9, in their quest for a winning total, was crucial in their win.
