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For the perfect T20I performance, refer to India’s victory in the third match of this series. After limiting New Zealand to 153/9 courtesy of a solid bowling display, India, led by Abhishek Sharma, ran rampant with the bat once again to complete the chase in a mind-boggling 10 overs.

Abhishek’s 20-ball 68, where he brought up a half-century off 14 balls, included no dots. It was another chapter in the glittering story that is Sharma’s T20I career to date, and he shows no signs of slowing down.

However, not all his smooth sailing for Abhishek’s opening partner. Sanju Samson finds himself under some pressure following three low scores plus Ishan Kishan’s excellent form. If that trend continues here, there is the chance Tilak Varma replaces Samson once the left-hander returns to the XI.

The Black Caps are set to welcome back some experience for this match. The series may be gone, but momentum heading into the T20 World Cup is key. They have been able to pick up powerplay wickets and make decent totals with the bat, but to beat India, you need to perfect from start to finish.

IND vs NZ 4th T20 2026 Possible Playing XIs

With the series wrapped up, India could make changes in the bowling attack.

India: 1. Sanju Samson (wk), 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Ishan Kishan, 4. Suryakumar Yadav (c), 5. Hardik Pandya, 6. Shivam Dube, 7. Rinku Singh, 8. Harshit Rana/Jasprit Bumrah, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Varun Chakravarthy

According to ESPNcricinfo, Finn Allen won’t be available until the final T20I. However, Lockie Ferguson and James Neesham could slot into the XI for this game.

New Zealand: 1. Tim Seifert (wk), 2. Devon Conway, 3. Rachin Ravindra, 4. Glenn Phillips, 5. Daryl Mitchell, 6. Mark Chapman, 7. James Neesham, 8. Mitchell Santner (c), 9. Matt Henry/Jacob Duffy, 10. Lockie Ferguson, 11. Ish Sodhi

Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam Pitch Report and Weather

The last T20I on this ground was in 2023. India chased down 209 against Australia, with Suryakumar Yadav starring thanks to his 42-ball 80.

In all T20s at Visakhapatnam since 2020, pace bowlers have taken 45 wickets at an average of 31.93 and economy rate of 9.83. Spinners have taken 28 wickets at an average of 27 and economy of 9.53.

A clear evening with temperatures around 20 degrees is forecast. Dew is possible.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for IND vs NZ 4th T20 2026: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper picks:

• Ishan Kishan is the in-form player among the wicketkeeper picks. The left-hander is striking at 224 in the three matches so far (112 runs).

Key batter picks:

• Abhishek Sharma continues to amaze. He has smashed 152 runs in this series at an extraordinary strike rate of 271.52. The opener has struck 935 T20 runs in the powerplay alone since the start of 2025 (SR 191.6).
• Suryakumar Yadav is back in form after a poor 2025. The Indian captain is the leading run-scorer this series (171) at a strike rate of 201.17. He has also enjoyed success on this ground in the past.

Top all-rounder picks:

• Glenn Phillips is New Zealand’s top-scorer this series and is striking at 155.91 despite a struggle in the last match (48 off 40 balls). India’s left-handers means he will also be called on to bowl at stages.
• Hardik Pandya hasn’t had much of an opportunity with the bat. If India bats first, he is worth considering for c/vc in Dream11 given he also opens the bowling and has been in the wickets (four this series, the most of any bowler so far).
• Opposite to Hardik, Mitchell Santner’s best work has been with the bat in this tour. The skipper has scored 94 runs at a strike rate of 164.91.

Key bowler picks:

• Arshdeep Singh is a chance of returning in this match. He has an excellent matchup against Devon Conway, whom he has dismissed four times in 20 balls in T20Is (42 runs).
• Varun Chakravarthy was one of the outstanding performers in T20Is in 2025 and picked up three wickets in the first two matches of this series. If he is selected in India’s XI, he will become one of the top Dream11 picks.
• Jasprit Bumrah is fresh off an excellent spell of 3/17 in the third T20I. In 12 T20Is against New Zealand, Bumrah has 15 wickets at an economy of 6.17.

Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Daryl Mitchell was outstanding in the ODIs but he has been batting down the order in this T20I series.
• Sanju Samson is the kind of player who can go big. With speculation around his position in the team, this can drive Samson in this match. At 39.51% selection in Dream11, he can prove to be an excellent differential pick.
• Rachin Ravindra is yet to nail the T20 format which makes him a risky pick. However, he oozes talent and bats in the top three.
• Tim Seifert has 358 T20I runs at an average of 32.54 and strike rate of 144.93 against India.

Other Stats and Important Matchups

• India have won 11 consecutive T20I series/tournaments dating back to 2024.
• Suryakumar Yadav needs 41 to reach 3,000 T20I runs.
• Lockie Ferguson vs Abhishek Sharma in T20Is: 15 balls, 26 runs, no wickets.
• Arshdeep Singh vs Tim Seifert in T20Is: 5 balls, 17 runs, no wickets.
• Jasprit Bumrah vs Tim Seifert in T20Is: 25 balls, 29 runs, two wickets.

IND vs NZ 4th T20 2026 Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

IND vs NZ 4th T20 2026 Match Prediction – Who will win?

India look too strong and should win again.

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