Who won India vs New Zealand 4th T20I today? — Match result & turning points

New Zealand registered a dominant 50-run victory over India in the fourth T20I on January 28 at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam to reduce the margin to 1–3 in the five-match series. Batting first, New Zealand put up an imposing total of 215 for 7 in their 20 overs.

Wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert led the charge with a fluent 62, while the rest of the batting unit made valuable contributions to keep the scoreboard moving. For India, Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav were the pick of the bowlers, picking up two wickets each.

In reply, India failed to find any rhythm in the chase as wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Shivam Dube top-scored for the hosts with a fighting 65, but he lacked support from the other end. New Zealand’s bowlers, led by skipper Mitchell Santner, kept the pressure on throughout. Santner produced an excellent spell, returning figures of 3 for 26, to seal a comprehensive win for the visitors.

Top batting performances of the match — Shivam Dube

Shivam Dube emerged as the top batting performer in the fourth T20I, producing a blistering knock of 65 off just 23 balls. He brought up his half-century in only 15 deliveries, hammering three fours and seven sixes during his explosive innings. Dube also stitched together a crucial 63-run partnership for the sixth wicket in just 27 balls with Harshit Rana, giving India a brief glimmer of hope. However, despite his valiant effort, he was unable to take the team across the finishing line.

Top bowling performances of the match — Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner was the standout bowler in the fourth T20I, finishing with impressive figures of 3 for 26.

The New Zealand skipper removed key batters Sanju Samson and Hardik Pandya before dismissing Jasprit Bumrah, keeping the Indian batting lineup firmly under control.

Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved

• 282.60 by Shivam Dube recorded the third-highest strike rate by an Indian batter in a T20I innings of 50 or more runs.
• Shivam Dube smashed 28 runs off an over bowled by Ish Sodhi, the fourth-most runs scored by an Indian batter in a single T20I over.
• 15 balls taken by Shivam Dube registered the third-fastest half-century for India in T20Is in terms of balls faced.
• Matt Henry became the second bowler to dismiss an opposition batter off the first ball of an innings twice in the same series (Sanju Samson in Guwahati and Abhishek Sharma in Visakhapatnam).
• 215/7 is New Zealand’s second-highest T20I total against India.
• Rinku Singh became the second Indian outfielder to take four catches in a T20I, after Ajinkya Rahane.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Tim Seifert was adjudged Player of the Match for providing an aggressive start at the top of the order.

The wicketkeeper-batter scored 62 off 36 balls, smashing seven fours and three sixes at an impressive strike rate of 172.22. He also stitched together a crucial 100-run opening partnership in just 50 balls with Devon Conway, setting the tone for New Zealand’s innings.

What is the next match?

The five-match series between India and New Zealand will now move to Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, as the two will lock horns on Saturday, January 31.