Published on: Oct 29, 2026 10:24 am IST | Updated on: Oct 29, 2026 10:24 am IST
Abhishek Sharma’s berserk ton blew New Zealand away in Wellington, giving India an unassailable 3-0 lead in the ongoing five-match T20I series. For the third straight time, New Zealand have failed to win a T20I series against India at home; in fact, they haven’t won a single game in their last three T20I series against India at home. With the series already gone from their grasp, New Zealand will next host India at Eden Park in Auckland in the fourth T20I of the series. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 4th T20I, NZ vs IND, at Eden Park in Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau).
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New Zealand have been humiliated in this series at home right from the very first game. They lost the opening two matches at Ōtautahi by 4 wickets each and then got beltered at Te Whanganui-a-Tara by 6 wickets. India have been clinical in their approach and have found ways to turn the tables around in the series, even in the worst scenarios. With momentum on their side, Team India should once again start as the favorites in this contest and have the win probability meter favoring them. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 4th T20I, NZ vs IND, at Eden Park in Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau).
IND: 69% win chance NZ: 31% win chance
Finn is the only batter in this series who has gone after the bowlers right from the word go. Although he hasn't played a massive knock as of now, he will be a crucial cog at the top to provide a quick start to the hosts.
Fresh off a berserk 35-ball ton in the previous game, Abhishek will be looking to continue from where he left in Wellington. Expect another brisk knock from the Indian opener.
Vaibhav was disappointed after missing his fifty in the last game. The left-hander from Bihar would be eager to rectify his mistake committed in the last game and make a big score at the batting-friendly Auckland.
Glenn has emerged as the highest run-getter for the Blackcaps in this series so far. Having already scored two fifties in this series so far, expect the batter-cum-fielder to continue his good form.
Check out our prediction for the NZ vs IND 4th T20I match at the Eden Park in Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau).
India have been relentless in the ongoing five‑match T20I series, storming to an unassailable 3‑0 lead after a commanding win in Wellington. The highlight was Abhishek Sharma’s blistering century, which blew New Zealand away and showcased the depth of India’s batting arsenal. For the third consecutive time, the Blackcaps have failed to clinch a home T20I series against India, and more tellingly, they haven’t managed to win a single game across the last three bilateral series played on their soil.
With momentum firmly on their side, India now heads to Eden Park, Auckland, eyeing a fourth straight victory. The venue’s short boundaries are tailor‑made for India’s aggressive batting approach, and the visitors will look to exploit those dimensions yet again. Skipper Shreyas Iyer will be keen to maintain intensity, ensuring the team doesn’t ease off despite already sealing the series.
For New Zealand, pride is at stake. They must regroup quickly to avoid another whitewash, but India’s form and confidence suggest the visitors are well‑placed to extend their dominance to 4‑0.
New Zealand head into the fourth T20I against India, desperate to break their losing streak, having suffered three defeats in a row. Skipper Mitchell Santner knows his side must deliver a vastly improved performance to avoid another series whitewash at home.
The batting unit has been the biggest concern. While Finn Allen and Tim Seifert have shown intent at the top, the rest of the lineup has been far too passive, relying on a waiting game that simply doesn’t suit modern T20 demands. To challenge India’s dominance, the middle order, including Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, and Bevon Jacobs, must embrace aggression and play with freedom.
Equally worrying has been the performance of New Zealand’s pace attack, which has looked obsolete so far. Lacking penetration and variation, the seamers have failed to trouble India’s batters, conceding heavily at crucial junctures. Without sharper execution and smarter use of slower balls, yorkers, and change‑ups, the pacers risk being neutralized yet again.
With pride at stake, New Zealand must shed their toothless approach, revamp their batting intent, and rejuvenate their bowling if they are to find their first win of the series. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 34 NZ won: 11 IND won: 22 Tie: 0 No Result: 1 RECENT form INDIA: L NR W W W RECENT form NEW ZEALAND: AB W L L L
With three wins in as many games in this series, Team India have extended their dominance over New Zealand in T20Is. India have now won 22, whereas New Zealand have won 11 encounters out of the 34 matches played between the two sides.
How will India and New Zealand fare in the 4th T20I? Let’s take a look.
Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 4th T20I between India and New Zealand at the Eden Park in Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau):
India have won the toss and elected to field on all three instances so far in the series. With the series already in their grasp, Shreyas Iyer may lean towards batting first now to see what his team comes up with if they bat first. Mitchell Santner, meanwhile, has been lucky with the tosses and will opt to field first if he wins the toss this time around.
The online live streaming of the 4th T20I match of the India Tour of New Zealand 2026 will take place live on the SonyLIV app. Sony Sports channels will carry live TV coverage for this series.
The way Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blew away New Zealand’s bowlers in the last game, the hosts are surely terrorized now. Their confidence has hit a new low now, and it will be very difficult for them to get the better of the visitors in this game. Therefore, as per our prediction, the visitors, Team India, are expected to win the NZ vs IND 4th T20I match.
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