India vs. New Zealand is the fourth match of the five-match ODI series on India’s 2026-27 tour of New Zealand. It is played today, Friday, November 13, 2026, at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. India lead the series 2-0 after wins in Auckland (five wickets, DLS) and Wellington (4 runs, DLS), and the third ODI in Hamilton was abandoned without a ball bowled because of rain. That washout means India cannot lose the series, and one more win today would seal it. Shreyas Iyer makes his ODI captaincy debut, because regular captain Shubman Gill and KL Rahul have left the squad to prepare for the Test series that starts on November 19. India won the toss and elected to field first.
India Tour of New Zealand 2026 – 4th ODI Match Details
Event: India tour of New Zealand 2026-27
Match: New Zealand vs. India, 4th ODI (NZ vs IND)
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM NZDT / 7:30 AM IST / 7:00 AM PKT / 2:00 AM GMT
Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Match Type: Day/Night, 50 overs per side
Series Score: India lead 2-0 (3rd ODI abandoned)
Toss: India won and elected to field
Captains: Mitchell Santner (New Zealand), Shreyas Iyer (India)
Live Streaming & Live Score Info
Live Streaming Info:
The IND vs NZ 4th ODI match will be live on Willow Cricket.
Live Score Info:
India vs New Zealand 4th ODI 2026: ESPN and Cricbuzz have live scores.
| Region | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| India (TV) | Sony Sports Network | Live from 7:30 AM IST |
| India (Streaming) | SonyLIV (app and website) | Online streaming |
I could not confirm the official broadcasters for Pakistan, New Zealand or other countries, so please check your local sports channel or app. Ball-by-ball live scores are available on ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, Sofascore and BCCI.tv. If you are traveling outside your home country, use a VPN (e.g. NordVPN or Norton VPN) to connect to your home country’s server and access your local broadcaster.
Why This Match Matters
India can seal the series: With a 2-0 lead and the Hamilton washout, India cannot lose the series. A win today gives them an unbeatable 3-0 lead.
New Zealand must win every match: The Black Caps can only salvage the series by winning both of the remaining matches, so this is a must-win for them.
Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy debut: Iyer leads India in an ODI for the first time, with Gill and Rahul preparing for the Test series that starts on November 19.
Rohit and Kohli still headline the batting: Virat Kohli scored 74 off 51 in the first ODI, and Rohit Sharma is still looking for a big score.
A new-look New Zealand: The hosts have made multiple changes, with Finn Allen, Dean Foxcroft, Kristian Clarke and Matthew Fisher in the XI.
Betting Odds & Prediction
I could not find reliable betting odds, so none are listed here. Predictions favour India: one preview gives New Zealand only about a 38% chance, and says India’s batting depth (Kohli, Rohit, Iyer) gives them a wide margin for error.
Smart Pick: Expect a good batting match. Bay Oval has a true pitch and a fast outfield, and the average first-innings score here is 268.
Pitch & Weather Update
Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Pitch: Offers decent pace, bounce and carry, so fast bowlers get help early in the innings. In 13 ODIs here, the average first-innings score is 268 and the average second-innings score is 246. Chasing teams have won 7 and batting-first teams 6.
Weather: Sunny and clear, with temperatures around 17 to 22°C and no rain expected. After three rain-hit matches, this should be a full 50-over match.
Current Form: India
India lead the series and have won both completed matches.
- 1st ODI (Nov 4): Won by 5 wickets (DLS). New Zealand 185 all out, India chased 143 in 32 overs. Kohli scored 74 off 51
- 2nd ODI (Nov 7): Won by 4 runs (DLS). New Zealand 134 all out, India 113/7 when rain stopped play. Gurnoor Brar took 4/30
- 3rd ODI (Nov 10): Abandoned due to rain without a ball bowled
- T20I series in New Zealand: India won 3-2
India XI (confirmed): Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh
Current Form: New Zealand
New Zealand have struggled with the bat and with the weather in this series.
- 1st ODI: Lost by 5 wickets (DLS), bowled out for 185
- 2nd ODI: Lost by 4 runs (DLS), bowled out for 134
- 3rd ODI: Abandoned due to rain
- Missing Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman through injury
New Zealand XI (confirmed): Tim Seifert (wk), Will Young, Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Matthew Fisher
Head-to-Head Summary (ODIs)
| Metric | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 126 |
| India Wins | 65 |
| New Zealand Wins | 52 |
| Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 8 (including the Hamilton washout) |
| First Match | June 14, 1975 (New Zealand won) |
| Previous Series (Jan 2026) | New Zealand won 2-1 |
Team Analysis: India
Strengths
- Lead the series 2-0 and cannot lose it
- Kohli, Rohit and Iyer give a deep and experienced batting order
- Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Naman Dhir add depth
- A young pace attack (Arshdeep, Brar, Auqib Nabi) has taken early wickets, with Kuldeep Yadav adding wrist-spin
- Won the T20I series and both completed ODIs
Weaknesses
- Shreyas Iyer is captaining in ODIs for the first time
- Gill and Rahul are missing, so the top order has changed
- Rohit Sharma is still looking for runs
- Both wins were close and decided by DLS
Key Players
- Virat Kohli (Batter): Scored 74 off 51 in the first ODI and is India’s key batter.
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain, Batter): Leads India in his ODI captaincy debut.
- Rohit Sharma (Opener): A big score would change the match.
- Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar (Fast Bowlers): Took 4 wickets each in the earlier matches.
- Kuldeep Yadav (Spinner): Returns to the XI and can control the middle overs.
Team Analysis: New Zealand
Strengths
- Mitchell Santner is an experienced captain and a good spinner on a pitch that takes some turn later
- Jamieson, Henry and Fisher give a tall seam attack that suits Bay Oval
- Finn Allen and Tim Seifert can score quickly at the top
- Nothing to lose, so they can play freely
Weaknesses
- Bowled out for 185 and 134 in the first two ODIs
- Missing Conway, Ravindra and Chapman, and the line-up has changed a lot
- Must win both remaining matches to save the series
- New batters have little ODI experience against this India side
Key Players
- Mitchell Santner (Captain, Spinner): Needs to contribute with both bat and ball.
- Tim Seifert (Wicketkeeper-Opener): Gives a quick start at the top.
- Michael Bracewell (All-rounder): Adds batting depth and spin.
- Kyle Jamieson and Matt Henry (Fast Bowlers): Their pace and bounce can trouble India’s top order.
- Finn Allen (Batter): An aggressive opener who can score quickly.
Key Tactical Matchup
The key battle is New Zealand’s seamers (Jamieson, Henry, Fisher) vs Rohit, Kohli and Iyer. If they get early wickets, India’s new-look batting will be under pressure. If Kohli and Rohit settle, India can chase down any target on this pitch.
The second battle is India’s pace attack vs New Zealand’s top order. Arshdeep, Brar and Nabi have bowled New Zealand out cheaply twice, and Kuldeep gives India an extra option in the middle overs. Allen, Seifert and Young need to survive the early overs.
Finally, India’s choice to bowl first means New Zealand will bat on a fresh pitch with some early help for the quicks, so the first 10 overs will be crucial.
FAQs
When is India vs New Zealand 4th ODI?
Friday, November 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM NZDT. That is 7:30 AM IST and 7:00 AM PKT.
Where is the match being played?
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
What is the series score?
India lead 2-0. The third ODI in Hamilton was abandoned without a ball bowled.
Who won the toss?
India won the toss and elected to field first.
Who captains India?
Shreyas Iyer, in his ODI captaincy debut, because Shubman Gill and KL Rahul left to prepare for the Test series.
Can India still lose the series?
No. With a 2-0 lead and only two matches left after the washout, India cannot lose the five-match series.
What is the head-to-head record in ODIs?
India lead 65-52 in 126 matches, with 1 tie and 8 no results.
Where can I watch it in India?
Sony Sports Network on TV and SonyLIV online, from 7:30 AM IST.