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RESULTT20I4th T20I · Eden Park, Auckland
New Zealand vs India
New Zealand won by 87 runs
India won the toss and chose to bowl
- Match
- New Zealand vs India, 4th T20I
- Date
- 30 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2026
- Start
- 12:30 IST · 07:00 GMT
- Venue
- Eden Park, Auckland
- Toss
- India won the toss and chose to bowl
Venue guide
- Capacity
- 41,000
- Opened
- 1900
- Ends
- Broadcasting End, Terraces End
- Home to
- Auckland
- Floodlights
- Yes
Recent meetings
| Glenn PhillipsNew Zealand · All-rounder | 107 (49)Bat · R (B) | 64s | 106s | 218.4SR | c Abhishek Sharma b Nitish Kumar ReddyOut |
NZNew Zealand 259/7 (20.0)
INDIndia 172/9 (20.0)
RUNS PER OVER
SCORE BY OVER
Final overs
Full commentary- With the series lost and the pressure off their back, the hosts came out strongly, batted with a great amount of clarity and understood the conditions better. On the other hand, India came up short in execution and that was the difference between the two teams tonight. It's still 3-1 in India's favour and they'll look to put a winning seal to the series on Sunday. A 120 km ride for both teams await tomorrow and they'll be back for the final game of the T20I series at Seddon Park on Sunday. Do join us for all the action. For now, cheers and bye..
- Stats by Deepu Narayanan Biggest defeats in T20Is for India (by runs) 125 runs vs Eng Nottingham 2026 87runs vs NZ Auckland 2026 80 runs vs NZ Wellington 2019 76 runs vs SA Ahmedabad 2026 Longest unbeaten streak against an opponent in a country (FM sides) 11 India vs Sri Lanka (in India, 2016-23) 10 India vs New Zealand (in New Zealand, 2020-26) – streak ended today 9 New Zealand vs Bangladesh (in New Zealand, 2010-22) 9 Pakistan vs Zimbabwe (in Zimbabwe, 2011-21) 2000+ runs against an opposition in a calendar year 2109 runs Cambodia vs Indonesia (2025) 2075 runs India vs New Zealand (2026) 2012 runs New Zealand vs India (2026) Most POTM awards for New Zealand in T20Is 10 G Phillips (101 T20Is) 10 M Guptill (122) 7 C Munro (65) 7 F Allen (66) 7 B McCullum (71) 7 T Seifert (94)
- Mitchell Santner - [On the improved performance and the victory] Yeah, obviously, another lost toss, but I think with the wind, it didn't dew up as much tonight. Obviously 260 is a good score, but you have to bowl well against these guys, and I think we did. [On whether there was a conscious effort to be more aggressive throughout the innings] Yeah, I think we summed up the pitch. We saw a couple fly through at the start and then you stick to those lengths. The boys bashed away nicely and we were able to take wickets at the start, which is obviously a massive thing in the powerplays. But I think our lengths, our lines were really good tonight, and there's obviously a little bit in the wicket. That's kind of what we wanted for most of the games. So, I think when we get it right on a wicket that bounces nicely, it's going good. [On Bracewell's contribution] Yeah, the way he came out from the start, obviously we were in a pretty good position, but from ball one to keep going, and that pushes that score from a 220, which is still a good score, to 260, obviously with Glenn going as well. But yeah, it's nice to see Beast (Bracewell) get some runs because he's been striking in the nets. [On the bowling performance] Yeah, pretty happy. It's a tough ground. We've made them take some tough options down the ground off heavy lengths, and a couple went up, which was nice, and then a couple dropped catches again, but it's tight in there, swirling. Mine wasn't too hard. But yeah, very happy. And, I think we were able to change it up. Obviously, mixed it up in the powerplay, and guys coming in one-over spells. But being on the money straightaway and then Duff obviously nailing hard length again too to start is a great start.
- Shreyas Iyer - [Thoughts on the performance tonight] Yeah, absolutely. I think we fell a bit short in our bowling to start with. Powerplay, especially in the third over, they got that momentum from there on, and yeah, couple of bowlers, they tried to squeeze in, but I think exceptional knock by Glenn. Some phenomenal shots, which were like pure bliss. So kudos to him. He's been consistent throughout the series, so lot to learn from him. [Assessment of the bowling performance and plans for the next match] Yes, absolutely. I feel that it's important to retrospect, see where we can actually bounce back, coming into Hamilton and just a day off. So I personally feel that we can probably go back to the drawing board and see to it we analyse and try to execute to the best of our abilities in the next game. [How you adapt to the different conditions, and what are the conversations like in and around?] Conversation was just that we knew that the dimensions are going to be like this, and some of them, it's their first time playing on such grounds. So it takes a bit of time for them to adapt to the challenge. It's not that easy, I understand that, but the way they executed the first three games, it was magnificent, and yeah, this is just a learning curve, I feel, that next time when they come here, they would probably have a better idea on how to go about their business. So a great learning curve, and hopefully we come back positive in the next game.
- Glenn Phillips | Player of the Match - [On his batting performance] Yeah, it was fabulous. Obviously it was a really good pitch to bat on out there today, and I think we made the most of it, which was fantastic. And yeah, obviously nice to get a few and contribute to the lads. [Partnership with Michael Bracewell] I think we really just talked about the fact that the wind from this end was probably the easier end to go from, but obviously the way Beast (Bracewell) hits, that doesn't really matter which end he goes from, and to be able to take that momentum, especially when it was sort of like a knife-edge part of the game, for us to take it effectively away from India like that was fantastic. [Batting approach and changes in his innings over the last six months to a year] I think sometimes it's just ebbs and flows of the game. You see the ball well and you see the ball badly at other times of the year, so I think it's just trying to make that purple patch last as long as possible and just try and make one nice decision as much as I can. [Hamstring concern and decision to limit his fielding involvement] Yeah, it's feeling alright. Hopefully nothing too major. Probably more on the precautionary end than anything else. We've got a massive summer coming up ahead, and obviously I don't necessarily do anything at less than 100%, and it just wasn't worth the risk tonight.
- 23:55 Local Time, 10:55 GMT, 16:25 IST: With a convincing win, New Zealand have pulled one match back in the 5-match series. For once, the Indians failed to understand the ground's dimensions and paid the ultimate price. The bowlers struggled to find their line and length, allowing Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell to enjoy themselves. While chasing 259, India lost two wickets in the first over and were never in the race from there on. Abhishek and Shreyas Iyer got a start, but the big chase required them to take risks. They took those risks and failed. The visitors lost half their side inside the first 10 overs and the writing was on the wall. A 87-run loss - a big one in the context of the series - and the home team will be chuffed with the eventual result. Presentations coming up shortly..
- End of over 20 · 9 runs (0 1 1 1 6 0)IND 172/9Prince Yadav 18(17) · Mayank Yadav 3(4) · Nathan Smith 4-0-47-0
- 19.6•Nathan Smith to Prince Yadav, no run, banged in short and at the right-hander - Prince swipes across the line and misses
- 19.56Nathan Smith to Prince Yadav, SIX, thumped, back of a length and at the stumps, Prince backs away and then flat-bats it over the bowler's head, slightly high on the bat, but the short boundary helps his cause
- 19.41Nathan Smith to Mayank Yadav, 1 run, on a good length and angling back into the right-hander - Mayank backs away and gets an under-edge onto the on-side
- 19.31Nathan Smith to Prince Yadav, 1 run, on a good length and at the stumps, Prince clouts without any timing and the ball drops well in front of long-on
- 19.21Nathan Smith to Mayank Yadav, 1 run, a direct hit at the bowler's end and Mayank was stranded in the middle - stabbed one in front of point and called for a quick single, he started, stopped and then ran belatedly. Finn Allen had plenty of time to shy and he missed
- 19.1•Nathan Smith to Mayank Yadav, no run, short of a good length and kicking onto the right-hander, hit high on Mayank's bat and drops down to the off-side
- Nathan Smith [3.0-0-38-0] is back into the attack
- End of over 19 · 6 runs (1 0 0 W 1 4) · 1 wktIND 163/9Prince Yadav 11(14) · Mayank Yadav 1(1) · Matthew Fisher 4-0-40-2
- 18.64Matthew Fisher to Prince Yadav, FOUR, edged and four, short of a good length and just outside off - Prince pokes and gets a thick edge, sending it flying past the keeper's reach
- 18.51Matthew Fisher to Mayank Yadav, 1 run, short of a good length and just outside off - steered behind square on the off-side for a single
- Mayank Yadav, right handed bat, comes to the crease
- 18.4WMatthew Fisher to Tilak Varma, out Caught by Tim Seifert!! That's the end of Tilak Varma - on a good length and angling across the left-hander, Tilak swings across the line, gets a steepling top-edge, high and to the keeper's left. Tim Seifert called for the catch, settled under the Auckland lights and dives in the end to complete the catch. Tilak Varma c Tim Seifert b Matthew Fisher 35(35) [4s-1 6s-3]
- Matthew Fisher to Tilak Varma, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
- 18.3•Matthew Fisher to Tilak Varma, no run, tad fuller and wider of off - carved over wide cover and Tilak still can't find the gap
- 18.2•Matthew Fisher to Tilak Varma, no run, short of a good length and just outside off, gets big on the left-hander and Tilak miscues the pull to mid-off
- 18.11Matthew Fisher to Prince Yadav, 1 run, on a good length and angling into the right-hander, clipped down to long leg for a single
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifertc Prince Yadav b Mayank Yadav | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 |
| Finn Allenc Abhishek Sharma b Axar Patel | 31 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 182.4 |
| Daryl Mitchelllbw b Mayank Yadav | 24 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 266.7 |
| Glenn Phillipsc Abhishek Sharma b Nitish Kumar Reddy | 107 | 49 | 6 | 10 | 218.4 |
| Bevon Jacobsc Arshdeep Singh b Mayank Yadav | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
| Michael Bracewelllbw b Prince Yadav | 65 | 25 | 4 | 6 | 260.0 |
| Mitchell Santnerc Nitish Kumar Reddy b Arshdeep Singh | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.3 |
| Nathan Smith*not out | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200.0 |
| Adam Milne*not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 |
Extras10 (b 0, lb 1, w 7, nb 2)
Total259/7 (20.0 ov, RR 12.95)
Did not bat: Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher
Fall of wickets: 5-1 (Tim Seifert, 1.0 ov), 34-2 (Daryl Mitchell, 2.5 ov), 93-3 (Finn Allen, 8.0 ov), 112-4 (Bevon Jacobs, 10.4 ov), 227-5 (Michael Bracewell, 17.2 ov), 246-6 (Mitchell Santner, 19.0 ov), 252-7 (Glenn Phillips, 19.2 ov)
| Bowler · IND | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayank Yadav | 4 | 0 | 48 | 3 | 12.00 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.50 |
| Prince Yadav | 4 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 12.25 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 4 | 0 | 64 | 1 | 16.00 |
| Axar Patel | 3 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 14.33 |
| Naman Dhir | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16.00 |
New Zealand- 1Finn AllenBatter
- 2Tim Seifert(wk)Wicketkeeper
- 3Daryl MitchellAll-rounder
- 4Glenn PhillipsAll-rounder
- 5Bevon JacobsBatter
- 6Michael BracewellAll-rounder
- 7Mitchell Santner(c)All-rounder
- 8Nathan SmithAll-rounder
- 9Adam MilneBowler
- 10Jacob DuffyBowler
- 11Matthew FisherBowler
Bench
India- 1Abhishek SharmaAll-rounder
- 2Sanju SamsonWicketkeeper
- 3Ishan Kishan(wk)Wicketkeeper
- 4Shreyas Iyer(c)Batter
- 5Tilak VarmaBatter
- 6Nitish Kumar ReddyAll-rounder
- 7Naman DhirBatter
- 8Axar PatelAll-rounder
- 9Arshdeep SinghBowler
- 10Prince YadavBowler
- 11Mayank YadavBowler
Bench
- 19.56Nathan Smith to Prince Yadav, SIX, thumped, back of a length and at the stumps, Prince backs away and then flat-bats it over the bowler's head, slightly high on the bat, but the short boundary helps his cause
- 18.64Matthew Fisher to Prince Yadav, FOUR, edged and four, short of a good length and just outside off - Prince pokes and gets a thick edge, sending it flying past the keeper's reach
- 18.4WMatthew Fisher to Tilak Varma, out Caught by Tim Seifert!! That's the end of Tilak Varma - on a good length and angling across the left-hander, Tilak swings across the line, gets a steepling top-edge, high and to the keeper's left. Tim Seifert called for the catch, settled under the Auckland lights and dives in the end to complete the catch. Tilak Varma c Tim Seifert b Matthew Fisher 35(35) [4s-1 6s-3]
- 17.46Adam Milne to Tilak Varma, SIX, nicely played, full and at the stumps - Tilak shuffles across, bends down low, uses Milne's pace and then laps it over short fine for a maximum
- 16.46Nathan Smith to Tilak Varma, SIX, that's too easy for Tilak - full-toss at the stumps, Tilak shuffles across, uses the pace on the ball and helps it over long leg for a maximum
- 15.34Adam Milne to Tilak Varma, FOUR, back-to-back boundaries for Tilak - fuller length delivery outside off and he's bludgeoned it over wide mid-off, one bounce and over the ropes
- 15.26Adam Milne to Tilak Varma, SIX, smashed, on a good length and just outside off - Tilak clears his left leg and drills it over mid-off, hit the advertisement skirting on the full and it's a maximum
- 14.3DDropped catchMitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, 1 run, a top-edge and Fisher has put it down, was tossed up on middle and Prince was shaping for the big slog-sweep - doesn't get on top of the bounce and skied it towards square leg. Fischer ran across to his right, had it covered, went reverse cupped and let it pop out
- 12.34Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, FOUR, that runs fine and that runs to the long leg boundary - tossed up and drifting down leg, Prince was shaping to sweep and gets a fine under-edge
- 11.3WJacob Duffy to Arshdeep Singh, out Caught by Bevon Jacobs!! A sitter and Duffy finds himself on a hat-trick. Was a back of a length delivery outside off and Arshdeep was shaping to help it over point with the steer, used Duffy's pace and hit it squarer than he wanted, straight down deep point's throat. Jacobs has had a tough time in the field in this series, but this was as easy as it comes. Arshdeep Singh c Bevon Jacobs b Jacob Duffy 0(1)
- 11.2WJacob Duffy to Naman Dhir, out Caught by Nathan Smith!! That's a superb tag team catch and that should be the end of this chase from India. Was a back of the length delivery that came back at the right-hander - Naman was slightly cramped for room, but still went ahead with the pull. Hit a tad high on the bat and it lobbed wide of long-on. Mitchell ran to his right, got both hands, took the catch and he knew he was going over the ropes. So he lobed it towards Nathan Smith, who was running to his left from deep mid-wicket, he almost over-ran, then had to turn back, lunge across and complete the catch. Naman Dhir c Nathan Smith b Jacob Duffy 28(13) [4s-2 6s-2]
- 10.56Mitchell Santner to Naman Dhir, SIX, that's burst through Jacobs's hands at deep cover, tossed up slower and wider of off, Naman reached out on the inside out drive over cover. Longest part of the ground and the big man had it covered as he moved across - but he lets the ball go right through his outstretched hands and over the ropes
- 9.56Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, SIX, lovely shot, too full from Fisher and that's a recipe for disaster at this venue - pitched up on off, Naman leans forward, presents the full face of the bat and chips it over long-off for a maximum
- 9.44Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, FOUR, unlucky for Fisher, yorker length delivery outside off and Naman was looking to jam it out, gets a thick outside edge and the ball flies past the keeper for a boundary
- 9.34Matthew Fisher to Naman Dhir, FOUR, that's too easy for Naman - leg-stump half-vollley and it's whipped behind square on the on-side, one bounce and over the ropes
- 8.4WMitchell Santner to Axar Patel, out Caught&Bowled!! Two wickets in the over and India are falling away in Auckland. Was nicely tossed up and pushed across the left-hander - Axar reached out and drilled the drive back at the bowler. Santner reacted quickly, parried the ball on the first attempt and then grabbed the rebound. India going nowhere in this monstrous chase at the moment. Axar Patel c and b Mitchell Santner 7(9) [4s-1]
- 8.1WMitchell Santner to Nitish Reddy, out Caught by Michael Bracewell!! Slapped and slapped straight to Bracewell at extra-cover - He was staying sideways and takes the catch with nonchalant ease, 150th T20I wicket for Mitchell Santner - slower and just outside off, Nitish backed away on the cut and didn't bother to keep it down, went at a good height and to the right of the fielder. Bracewell stayed sideways and pouched it with glee. Nitish Reddy c Michael Bracewell b Mitchell Santner 21(10) [6s-2]
- 7.46Nathan Smith to Nitish Reddy, SIX, top-edge and six, back of a length and just outside off - Nitish was swinging across the line, gets a fat top-edge, over the keeper's head and over the ropes for a maximum
- 7.36Nathan Smith to Nitish Reddy, SIX, lovely, much better from Nitish - length ball at the stumps, he has a solid base as he lifts it nonchalantly over the top, high and over long-on for a maximum
- 7.2DDropped catchNathan Smith to Nitish Reddy, 2 runs, a chance and Jacobs has put it down, banged in short and into the pitch, got big on Nitish and he wasn't in any control over the pull - a massive top-edge and the ball lobbed high over square leg. Jacobs ran in from the deep, dived forward and got both hands, but it popped out of his grasp
- 5.64Adam Milne to Axar Patel, FOUR, on a good length and pushed across the left-hander - Axar goes hard on the drive and mistimes the drive - into the gap wide of cover and the ball runs away to the ropes
- 5.3WAdam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, out Bowled!! Cleaned up! Milne is pumped as he lets out an intense roar. New Zealand all over India in the powerplay. Full and straight, Iyer moves around in the crease before backing away and attempting the big shot, he's beaten for pace and the ball smashes into the top of leg-stump. This was bowled at 139ks and it seemed to skid off the surface. Shreyas Iyer b Adam Milne 22(11) [4s-4]
- 5.24Adam Milne to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR, not sure it was off the middle but Iyer will pick up a boundary. Full and attacking the stumps, Iyer is almost beaten for pace as the bat comes down late, takes a thick inside edge and races away to fine leg
- 4.3WMatthew Fisher to Abhishek Sharma, out Caught by Mitchell Santner!! This is a huge wicket. With Samson and Ishan back in the hut, it had to be Abhishek to get India going but he departs inside the powerplay. 143ks cross-seam hard length from Fisher, and he hits the splice of Abhishek's bat, the ball lobs to mid-off and Santner completes a simple catch before kicking the ball away. He got away with a similar shot couple of balls ago but not this time. Abhishek Sharma c Mitchell Santner b Matthew Fisher 27(15) [4s-3 6s-1]
- 4.3OTeam fiftyMatthew Fisher to Abhishek Sharma, wide, 143ks delivery down leg, Abhishek shuffles inside the line and misses the glance, wide given
- 4.24Matthew Fisher to Abhishek Sharma, FOUR, this is not a bad delivery - back of a length and cross-seamed, Abhishek flat-bats it down the ground. He gets it high on the bat but manages to clear mid-off
- 4.16Matthew Fisher to Abhishek Sharma, SIX, first six for Abhishek. He's had to wait for 13 balls today. Short and angled across, sits up nicely and Abhishek nails the pull in front of square and sends it sailing into the stands
- 3.64Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR, that's a gift and Iyer puts it away. Not convincingly. High full toss, around knee height and Iyer punches it through mid-on. No one there and Santner can't hunt it down from mid-off
- 3.24Nathan Smith to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR, edged and there's no slip. Full pitcher around off, Iyer wanted to loft through the line but gets a thick outside edge. The ball flies away fine and there's no stopping that
- 2.44Jacob Duffy to Abhishek Sharma, FOUR, oh no! Smith has made a mess of it. Short of length delivery, Abhishek gets on top of the bounce and pulls it in front of square. Not off the middle and Smith comes across from deep square, slides and overruns the ball, allowing it to trickle into the rope
- 1.64Adam Milne to Abhishek Sharma, FOUR, shot! Full and too straight, Abhishek presents the full face of the bat and chips it over Milne. It almost a checked drive and the ball races away to the fence
- 0.64Jacob Duffy to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR, that's a gift first up. 140ks strays down leg, Iyer hangs back and helps it along to fine leg. Still an excellent over from Duffy - 8 runs and 2 wickets
- 0.5WJacob Duffy to Ishan Kishan, out Caught&Bowled!! Second wicket in the over. What a start! This is why they say cricket is a great leveller. Last game: first over - 26 runs. Today first over: 2 wickets. Ishan walks back without troubling the scorers. Good length ball, Ishan sits down and tries to help it along, but the ball hits the toe-end and lobs up, simple return catch for Duffy. India in early trouble.. Ishan Kishan c and b Jacob Duffy 0(3)
- 0.2WJacob Duffy to Sanju Samson, out Caught by Tim Seifert!! Early wicket for New Zealand. That has happened rarely in this series. The way Tim Seifert throws the ball away tells you how badly they were looking for this wicket. Duffy shortens his length after being carved away over cover. Samson backs away and tries to pull it into the leg-side, the ball climbs on him and the top-edge goes straight up. Seifert calls for it, takes a few steps forward and hangs on safely. Sanju Samson c Tim Seifert b Jacob Duffy 4(2) [4s-1]
- 0.14Jacob Duffy to Sanju Samson, FOUR, Samson and India are off the mark with a boundary. 138ks full delivery at the stumps, Samson makes room and lofts elegantly over extra cover. This was all about timing and the ball almost travels the distance, just lands inside the rope
- With the series lost and the pressure off their back, the hosts came out strongly, batted with a great amount of clarity and understood the conditions better. On the other hand, India came up short in execution and that was the difference between the two teams tonight. It's still 3-1 in India's favour and they'll look to put a winning seal to the series on Sunday. A 120 km ride for both teams await tomorrow and they'll be back for the final game of the T20I series at Seddon Park on Sunday. Do join us for all the action. For now, cheers and bye..
- Stats by Deepu Narayanan Biggest defeats in T20Is for India (by runs) 125 runs vs Eng Nottingham 2026 87runs vs NZ Auckland 2026 80 runs vs NZ Wellington 2019 76 runs vs SA Ahmedabad 2026 Longest unbeaten streak against an opponent in a country (FM sides) 11 India vs Sri Lanka (in India, 2016-23) 10 India vs New Zealand (in New Zealand, 2020-26) – streak ended today 9 New Zealand vs Bangladesh (in New Zealand, 2010-22) 9 Pakistan vs Zimbabwe (in Zimbabwe, 2011-21) 2000+ runs against an opposition in a calendar year 2109 runs Cambodia vs Indonesia (2025) 2075 runs India vs New Zealand (2026) 2012 runs New Zealand vs India (2026) Most POTM awards for New Zealand in T20Is 10 G Phillips (101 T20Is) 10 M Guptill (122) 7 C Munro (65) 7 F Allen (66) 7 B McCullum (71) 7 T Seifert (94)
- Mitchell Santner - [On the improved performance and the victory] Yeah, obviously, another lost toss, but I think with the wind, it didn't dew up as much tonight. Obviously 260 is a good score, but you have to bowl well against these guys, and I think we did. [On whether there was a conscious effort to be more aggressive throughout the innings] Yeah, I think we summed up the pitch. We saw a couple fly through at the start and then you stick to those lengths. The boys bashed away nicely and we were able to take wickets at the start, which is obviously a massive thing in the powerplays. But I think our lengths, our lines were really good tonight, and there's obviously a little bit in the wicket. That's kind of what we wanted for most of the games. So, I think when we get it right on a wicket that bounces nicely, it's going good. [On Bracewell's contribution] Yeah, the way he came out from the start, obviously we were in a pretty good position, but from ball one to keep going, and that pushes that score from a 220, which is still a good score, to 260, obviously with Glenn going as well. But yeah, it's nice to see Beast (Bracewell) get some runs because he's been striking in the nets. [On the bowling performance] Yeah, pretty happy. It's a tough ground. We've made them take some tough options down the ground off heavy lengths, and a couple went up, which was nice, and then a couple dropped catches again, but it's tight in there, swirling. Mine wasn't too hard. But yeah, very happy. And, I think we were able to change it up. Obviously, mixed it up in the powerplay, and guys coming in one-over spells. But being on the money straightaway and then Duff obviously nailing hard length again too to start is a great start.
- Shreyas Iyer - [Thoughts on the performance tonight] Yeah, absolutely. I think we fell a bit short in our bowling to start with. Powerplay, especially in the third over, they got that momentum from there on, and yeah, couple of bowlers, they tried to squeeze in, but I think exceptional knock by Glenn. Some phenomenal shots, which were like pure bliss. So kudos to him. He's been consistent throughout the series, so lot to learn from him. [Assessment of the bowling performance and plans for the next match] Yes, absolutely. I feel that it's important to retrospect, see where we can actually bounce back, coming into Hamilton and just a day off. So I personally feel that we can probably go back to the drawing board and see to it we analyse and try to execute to the best of our abilities in the next game. [How you adapt to the different conditions, and what are the conversations like in and around?] Conversation was just that we knew that the dimensions are going to be like this, and some of them, it's their first time playing on such grounds. So it takes a bit of time for them to adapt to the challenge. It's not that easy, I understand that, but the way they executed the first three games, it was magnificent, and yeah, this is just a learning curve, I feel, that next time when they come here, they would probably have a better idea on how to go about their business. So a great learning curve, and hopefully we come back positive in the next game.
- Glenn Phillips | Player of the Match - [On his batting performance] Yeah, it was fabulous. Obviously it was a really good pitch to bat on out there today, and I think we made the most of it, which was fantastic. And yeah, obviously nice to get a few and contribute to the lads. [Partnership with Michael Bracewell] I think we really just talked about the fact that the wind from this end was probably the easier end to go from, but obviously the way Beast (Bracewell) hits, that doesn't really matter which end he goes from, and to be able to take that momentum, especially when it was sort of like a knife-edge part of the game, for us to take it effectively away from India like that was fantastic. [Batting approach and changes in his innings over the last six months to a year] I think sometimes it's just ebbs and flows of the game. You see the ball well and you see the ball badly at other times of the year, so I think it's just trying to make that purple patch last as long as possible and just try and make one nice decision as much as I can. [Hamstring concern and decision to limit his fielding involvement] Yeah, it's feeling alright. Hopefully nothing too major. Probably more on the precautionary end than anything else. We've got a massive summer coming up ahead, and obviously I don't necessarily do anything at less than 100%, and it just wasn't worth the risk tonight.
- 23:55 Local Time, 10:55 GMT, 16:25 IST: With a convincing win, New Zealand have pulled one match back in the 5-match series. For once, the Indians failed to understand the ground's dimensions and paid the ultimate price. The bowlers struggled to find their line and length, allowing Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell to enjoy themselves. While chasing 259, India lost two wickets in the first over and were never in the race from there on. Abhishek and Shreyas Iyer got a start, but the big chase required them to take risks. They took those risks and failed. The visitors lost half their side inside the first 10 overs and the writing was on the wall. A 87-run loss - a big one in the context of the series - and the home team will be chuffed with the eventual result. Presentations coming up shortly..
- End of over 20 · 9 runs (0 1 1 1 6 0)IND 172/9Prince Yadav 18(17) · Mayank Yadav 3(4) · Nathan Smith 4-0-47-0
- 19.6•Nathan Smith to Prince Yadav, no run, banged in short and at the right-hander - Prince swipes across the line and misses
- 19.56Nathan Smith to Prince Yadav, SIX, thumped, back of a length and at the stumps, Prince backs away and then flat-bats it over the bowler's head, slightly high on the bat, but the short boundary helps his cause
- 19.41Nathan Smith to Mayank Yadav, 1 run, on a good length and angling back into the right-hander - Mayank backs away and gets an under-edge onto the on-side
- 19.31Nathan Smith to Prince Yadav, 1 run, on a good length and at the stumps, Prince clouts without any timing and the ball drops well in front of long-on
- 19.21Nathan Smith to Mayank Yadav, 1 run, a direct hit at the bowler's end and Mayank was stranded in the middle - stabbed one in front of point and called for a quick single, he started, stopped and then ran belatedly. Finn Allen had plenty of time to shy and he missed
- 19.1•Nathan Smith to Mayank Yadav, no run, short of a good length and kicking onto the right-hander, hit high on Mayank's bat and drops down to the off-side
- Nathan Smith [3.0-0-38-0] is back into the attack
- End of over 19 · 6 runs (1 0 0 W 1 4) · 1 wktIND 163/9Prince Yadav 11(14) · Mayank Yadav 1(1) · Matthew Fisher 4-0-40-2
- 18.64Matthew Fisher to Prince Yadav, FOUR, edged and four, short of a good length and just outside off - Prince pokes and gets a thick edge, sending it flying past the keeper's reach
- 18.51Matthew Fisher to Mayank Yadav, 1 run, short of a good length and just outside off - steered behind square on the off-side for a single
- Mayank Yadav, right handed bat, comes to the crease
- 18.4WMatthew Fisher to Tilak Varma, out Caught by Tim Seifert!! That's the end of Tilak Varma - on a good length and angling across the left-hander, Tilak swings across the line, gets a steepling top-edge, high and to the keeper's left. Tim Seifert called for the catch, settled under the Auckland lights and dives in the end to complete the catch. Tilak Varma c Tim Seifert b Matthew Fisher 35(35) [4s-1 6s-3]
- Matthew Fisher to Tilak Varma, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
- 18.3•Matthew Fisher to Tilak Varma, no run, tad fuller and wider of off - carved over wide cover and Tilak still can't find the gap
- 18.2•Matthew Fisher to Tilak Varma, no run, short of a good length and just outside off, gets big on the left-hander and Tilak miscues the pull to mid-off
- 18.11Matthew Fisher to Prince Yadav, 1 run, on a good length and angling into the right-hander, clipped down to long leg for a single
- Matthew Fisher [3.0-0-34-1] is back into the attack
- End of over 18 · 6 runs (0 0 0 6 0 0)IND 157/8Tilak Varma 35(32) · Prince Yadav 6(12) · Adam Milne 4-0-35-1
- 17.6•Adam Milne to Tilak Varma, no run, slower ball that's pushed across the left-hander, Tilak runs down the pitch, has a big swing and misses
- 17.5•Adam Milne to Tilak Varma, no run, Milne pushes one full and wide of off, Tilak had backed away and lets it go
- 17.46Adam Milne to Tilak Varma, SIX, nicely played, full and at the stumps - Tilak shuffles across, bends down low, uses Milne's pace and then laps it over short fine for a maximum
- 17.3•Adam Milne to Tilak Varma, no run, banged in short and at the left-hander, Tilak ducks under and lets it go
- 17.2•Adam Milne to Tilak Varma, no run, fuller length delivery outside off - driven straight to the fielder at mid-off
- 17.1•Adam Milne to Tilak Varma, no run, yorker length delivery on the pads, Tilak clears his front-leg and gets an inside edge to the on-side
- End of over 17 · 7 runs (0 0 0 6 0 1)IND 151/8Tilak Varma 29(26) · Prince Yadav 6(12) · Nathan Smith 3-0-38-0
- 16.61Nathan Smith to Tilak Varma, 1 run, on a good length and just outside off - dropped in front of cover-point for a single
- 16.5•Nathan Smith to Tilak Varma, no run, Tilak shapes for the big reverse pull, but Smith saw it coming and angled one across the left-hander - a swing and a miss
- 16.46Nathan Smith to Tilak Varma, SIX, that's too easy for Tilak - full-toss at the stumps, Tilak shuffles across, uses the pace on the ball and helps it over long leg for a maximum
- 16.3•Nathan Smith to Tilak Varma, no run, fuller length delivery and well wide of off - Tilak carves it over cover, on the bounce to deep cover and he doesn't take the single
- 16.2•Nathan Smith to Tilak Varma, no run, slower short ball outside off - Tilak dabs it to short third
- 16.1•Nathan Smith to Tilak Varma, no run, fuller length delivery and well wide of off - Tilak toe-ends the drive to short third
- Nathan Smith [2.0-0-31-0] is back into the attack
- End of over 16 · 11 runs (0 6 4 0 0 1)IND 144/8Tilak Varma 22(20) · Prince Yadav 6(12) · Adam Milne 3-0-29-1
- 15.61Adam Milne to Tilak Varma, 1 run, fuller length delivery on the pads, clipped behind square on the on-side for a single
- 15.5•Adam Milne to Tilak Varma, no run, the slower bouncer, bowled into the pitch and past Tilak's pull, bounces through to the keeper
- 15.4•Adam Milne to Tilak Varma, no run, full and at the stumps, Tilak backs away and drives it to long-on
- 15.34Adam Milne to Tilak Varma, FOUR, back-to-back boundaries for Tilak - fuller length delivery outside off and he's bludgeoned it over wide mid-off, one bounce and over the ropes
- 15.26Adam Milne to Tilak Varma, SIX, smashed, on a good length and just outside off - Tilak clears his left leg and drills it over mid-off, hit the advertisement skirting on the full and it's a maximum
- 15.1•Adam Milne to Tilak Varma, no run, short of a good length and angling across the left-hander - Tilak threw his hands on the cut and missed
- Adam Milne [2.0-0-18-1] is back into the attack
- 4/23 – best figures for a New Zealand seamer against India Previous: 4/34 by Trent Boult in Rajkot in 2017
- End of over 15 · 3 runs (1 0 1 0 0 1)IND 133/8Tilak Varma 11(14) · Prince Yadav 6(12) · Mitchell Santner 4-0-24-2
- 14.61Mitchell Santner to Tilak Varma, 1 run, Superb work from Santner as he's broken the stumps at the striker's end - Prince Yadav was scrambling along and he's slid the bat down in time - NOT OUT is the call - was nudged to the left of the bowler and Tilak called his partner across for a quick single. Santner sprinted to his left, collected the ball and then made a direct hit, all in one motion
- 14.5•Mitchell Santner to Tilak Varma, no run, slower and wider of off - Tilak toe-ends the drive to the off-side
- 14.4•Mitchell Santner to Tilak Varma, no run, flighted delivery outside off - driven back at the bowler
- 14.31Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, 1 run, a top-edge and Fisher has put it down, was tossed up on middle and Prince was shaping for the big slog-sweep - doesn't get on top of the bounce and skied it towards square leg. Fischer ran across to his right, had it covered, went reverse cupped and let it pop out
- 14.2•Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, flighted delivery outside off - driven straight to the fielder at cover
- 14.11Mitchell Santner to Tilak Varma, 1 run, tossed up and sliding across the left-hander - Tilak beats extra-cover to his left with the drive, but he can get only a single
- End of over 14 · 3 runs (0 0 0 2 1 0)IND 130/8Prince Yadav 5(10) · Tilak Varma 9(10) · Jacob Duffy 4-0-23-4
- 13.6•Jacob Duffy to Prince Yadav, no run, short and into the body, Prince hops across and drops it down to square leg - Duffy is done for the night, he finishes with 4 for 23
- 13.51Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma, 1 run, the slower bouncer now, Tilak has to wait as he pulls it past square leg for a single
- 13.42Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma, 2 runs, back of a length and just outside off - Tilak gets on top of the bounce and pulls it wide of mid-wicket. Smith slides across in the deep and keeps them down to a couple
- 13.3•Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma, no run, a top-edge, but the ball lands to the left of mid-off, hard length and Tilak couldn't get on top of the bounce as he went for the pull
- 13.2•Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma, no run, Duffy drags the length back as Tilak gave the charge, a poke and a miss
- 13.1•Jacob Duffy to Tilak Varma, no run, short of a good length and just outside off - Tilak runs it behind square on the off-side and refuses the single
- New Zealand have dropped 11 catches this series – the second most by them in a T20I series, only behind 14 they dropped in five T20Is against South Africa earlier this year at home.
- End of over 13 · 4 runs (0 0 4 0 0 0)IND 127/8Prince Yadav 5(9) · Tilak Varma 6(5) · Mitchell Santner 3-0-21-2
- 12.6•Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, slower and just outside off - Prince goes back and pushes it to cover-point
- 12.5•Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, flighted delivery outside off - jabbed straight to the fielder at cover
- 12.4•Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, tossed up slower and just outside off - Prince was prodding forward, goes back and defends it to the off-side
- 12.34Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, FOUR, that runs fine and that runs to the long leg boundary - tossed up and drifting down leg, Prince was shaping to sweep and gets a fine under-edge
- 12.2•Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, very full and just outside off - driven back at the bowler
- 12.1•Mitchell Santner to Prince Yadav, no run, Santner tosses one on off, Prince leans forward and pushes it to the off-side
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