The fourth T20I between India and New Zealand is being played at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The hosts won the toss and opted to bowl first, with dew expected to play a major role later in the game, a factor highlighted by Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav.
India has already sealed the five-match series with a 3-0 lead, while New Zealand will be aiming to secure a consolation victory in one of the remaining two matches.
India vs New Zealand 4th T20I Match Overview
Earlier reports suggested that Ishan Kishan, who picked up a niggle during the third T20I, had recovered and would be available for selection. However, the Indian team management chose not to risk him, deciding to rest the wicketkeeper-batter as a precaution. As a result, Arshdeep Singh has been included in the playing XI for this match. New Zealand have also made a change to their lineup, with Zachary Foulkes coming in for Kyle Jamieson.
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The match is expected to be a high-scoring affair, given the batting-friendly nature of the surface and the added advantage that dew is likely to provide to batters. Although India will effectively be one batter short due to Kishan’s absence, the team’s batting form throughout the series has been impressive. The top order has dominated consistently, and Suryakumar Yadav is expected to bat higher up the order to strengthen the lineup.
Washington Sundar recovery timeline and possible replacement
Looking ahead to the T20I World Cup, India may face a minor concern with Washington Sundar, who is reportedly unlikely to recover in time. In his absence, Ravi Bishnoi is expected to be considered as a replacement in the squad. Further updates on team selections and fitness are awaited.
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