NZ Beat India by 50 Runs in Fourth T20I, Lead Series 3–1

• By Thetripurapost Desk, Visakhapatnam
• Jan 28, 2026
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New Zealand outclassed India by 50 runs in the fourth T20 International to take a commanding 3–1 lead in the series at Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.
Chasing a stiff target of 216, India were bowled out for 165 in 18.4 overs despite a blistering counter-attack from Shivam Dube, who smashed 65 off just 23 deliveries. Rinku Singh contributed 39, while Sanju Samson added 24, but the hosts failed to build sustained partnerships.
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner led from the front with the ball, claiming three wickets. Jacob Duffy and Ish Sodhi picked up two apiece, while Matt Henry and Jack Foulkes took one wicket each. One Indian batter was run out.
Earlier, New Zealand posted an imposing 215 for 7 after being sent in to bat. Tim Seifert anchored the innings with a fluent 62, while Devon Conway provided solid support with 44. Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh were the pick of the Indian bowlers, taking two wickets each.
The fifth and final T20I will be played in Thiruvananthapuram on January 31.