The series is done and dusted. India have stormed to a 3–0 lead and the gulf between the sides has been clear in every department. What remains is motivation: India chasing standards, New Zealand chasing pride. From a betting perspective, that still gives us plenty to work with.
India vs New Zealand 4th T20I Betting Preview
Series: New Zealand tour of India 2026
Date: 28 January 2026
Venue: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Start time: 8 PM IST
IND vs NZ T20I Series – Stats and Facts
India have been ruthless so far, and the visitors have had little chance to challenge the former. New Zealand have had moments, but never control.
- Series score: India leads 3–0
- Top run-scorer (India): Suryakumar Yadav – 171 runs
- Top run-scorer (NZ): Glenn Phillips – 145 runs
- Top wicket-taker (India): Hardik Pandya – 4 wickets
- Top wicket-taker (NZ): Jacob Duffy – 3 wickets
- Last Result: India won by 8 wickets (with 60 balls remaining)
The tourists were blown away in the third T20I, first by India’s middle overs bowling and then by their power-packed batting.
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India vs NZ 4th T20I Match Prediction
The chance of win:
- India win: 80%
- New Zealand win: 20%
India are deserved favourites again. The safe bet would be the home team. You can back New Zealand for a higher ROI, and their case strengthens with the return of regulars – Jimmy Neesham and Lockie Ferguson.
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What to expect from IND vs NZ 4th T20I at Visakhapatnam?
Visakhapatnam is not a run-fest venue if we look at the average team totals. The average 1st innings (T20Is) here is 127, while the average 2nd innings (T20Is) is 117.
That said, modern T20 players don’t care about conditions and tend to rewrite venue numbers. If the conditions are flat, the modern-day batters won’t spare bowlers.
The surface is known to have grip and hold. The bowlers could get a decent purchase in the first innings. It should get easier to bat in the second innings.
Toss Prediction
Bowling first remains a safer call. In all likelihood, the captain winning the toss would opt to bowl first.
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IND vs NZ 4th T20I Cricket Betting Tips
- India’s score in powerplay – Over 50 runs: India – Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan in particular – have punished the Kiwi bowlers in the powerplay. The intent has been to score as many as possible, to make the most of the field restrictions.
- New Zealand’s score in powerplay – Under 50 runs: The New Zealand batters have struggled to score as quickly as their counterparts. India’s new-ball bowling has been on the money, for the most part.
- India Team Total (batting first) – Over 175 runs: India’s recent first-innings scores have been 200+. If they bat first and get off to a similar start, 200 could be well within reach.
- New Zealand Team total (batting first) – Under 175 runs: Going by the recent team morale and numbers at the venue, New Zealand’s batting may not be able to score above 175 if they bat first.
- Abhishek Sharma to score 30 runs: The Indian opener has been playing without fear and has the license to explode early. The staggering strike rate of 270 in the series so far tells how confidently he is batting. Suryakumar Yadav is another safer batsman bet.
- Glenn Phillips to score 20 runs: Glenn Phillips has been a saviour for the visitors and New Zealand’s most reliable run source on the ongoing tour.
- Best bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy to bag 1+ wickets is another bet you can go with.
India vs New Zealand 4th T20I FAQs
India are strong favourites to win the 4th T20I against New Zealand. They have dominated the series with superior batting depth, better death bowling, and aggressive powerplay intent. Unless India heavily rotate their XI, they are expected to finish the series cleanly.
The best betting leans for the 4th T20I are:
1. India to win the match
2. India powerplay runs over
India’s attacking starts and New Zealand’s inability to apply sustained pressure make these markets attractive.
Yes. Abhishek Sharma is one of the strongest betting options in the match. He has been India’s most explosive batter in the series, scoring at an exceptional strike rate and consistently attacking during the powerplay. Runs and sixes markets both offer value.
The pitch at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium has traditionally been on the slower side in T20Is, with average first-innings scores around 127. However, India’s current batting form can push totals well beyond historical averages if conditions are flat.
Bowling first is generally the preferred option at Visakhapatnam due to the surface slowing down later in the game. However, if India bat first and get early momentum, totals of 180+ are still achievable despite venue history.
The India vs New Zealand 4th T20I starts at 8:00 PM IST on 28 January 2026.
The match will be available live across India on TV and digital platforms.
Live Streaming: Hotstar
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Yes. India have already sealed the T20I series against New Zealand by winning the first three matches. The 4th T20I is a dead rubber, but India are expected to maintain intensity and momentum.
