In a thrilling fourth T20 International, New Zealand staged a remarkable comeback, defeating India by 50 runs in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, marking their first victory in the five-match series.
New Zealand set the tone by batting first, where openers Tim Seifert and Devon Conway forged a solid 100-run partnership. Seifert's explosive innings of 62 runs coupled with Conway's support of 44 established a commanding lead early in the game.
While India attempted to regain control, Kuldeep Yadav's dismissal of Conway in the ninth over injected some momentum into the Indian side. Jasprit Bumrah then executed a sharp return catch to remove Rachin Ravindra, followed by Arshdeep Singh who ended Seifert’s innings off just 36 balls, featuring three sixes. Yadav wasn't done yet, as he also claimed the wicket of Glenn Phillips for 24.
Despite a few wickets falling in the middle overs, New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell's superb unbeaten 39 off 18 balls propelled his team to a formidable total of 215 for 7, providing them with a strong advantage.
Chasing this massive target, India struggled initially. With the series already secured, Ishan Kishan was rested due to a minor injury, which disrupted their batting order. The adjustments backfired, leading to the immediate dismissal of Abhishek Sharma on the first ball, while captain Suryakumar Yadav did not last long either.
Rinku Singh sought to stabilize the innings with a measured 39, yet New Zealand's bowlers continued to apply the pressure. Mitchell Santner spearheaded the bowling unit, returning impressive figures of 3 for 26, effectively controlling the middle overs.
Shivam Dube provided some late fireworks with a powerful 65 off just 23 balls, including seven sixes that briefly rekindled India's hopes. However, his unfortunate run-out due to a deflection from Matt Henry proved to be a turning point. Ultimately, India was bowled out for 165 in 18.4 overs.
The series still sees India in the lead at 3-1, with the fifth T20 International lined up in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday.
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