Published 16:45 IST, January 31st 2020
NZ vs Ind LIVE updates: India overcome New Zealand in the second straight super over
India looking to test their bench strength post their maiden T20I series win
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16:45 IST, January 31st 2020
NZ vs Ind: India look to test their bench strength while the Kiwis hope to salvage pride
India will be looking to experiment their bench strength when they take on a demoralized New Zealand in the 4th T20I at Wellington on Friday. With the series already in the bag, the Men In Blue will be looking to give the youngsters an opportunity as they continue their preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup which is scheduled to be held in Australia later this year. India beat New Zealand in the third T20I at Hamilton on Wednesday to win their maiden T20I series in New Zealand soil.
Meanwhile, the Kiwis on the other would be looking to regroup after they came second best in yet another super over. In fact, this was the third time that a super over did not go in their favor in less than a year which also included that heartbreaking loss against England in the World Cup final in July last year at Lords'.
For New Zealand, there is a straightforward change coming up. Colin de Grandhomme is no longer with the squad, giving up his spot for batsman Tom Bruce. This could be an easy swap for the hosts given that they have been light in the middle order during the past three matches. There is also a school of thought that Kane Williamson should move up top. Given his batting master class in the Hamilton T20I, there is potential for him to open the innings with Martin Guptill with Colin Munro sliding down. Mitchell Santner was promoted on Wednesday night to add more momentum to the innings, and it remains to be seen if it was a one-off ploy or something the Black Caps could consider experimenting with.
Teams:
India: Virat Kohli (capt), Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul (wk), Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Navdeep Saini, Washington Sundar.
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (capt), Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Scott Kuggeleijn, Colin Munro, Tom Bruce, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert (wk), Hamish Bennett, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Blair Tickner
(With PTI Inputs)
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Will Indian skipper Virat Kohli look for experimentation?
With the T20I series in the bag, it remains to be seen whether Indian skipper Virat Kohli will be looking for experimentation or will he go with the same Playing XI in the 4th T20I at Wellington.
After a cracking 3rd T20I, #TeamIndia is all set to play the 4th one at Wellington.
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 31, 2020
Will @imVkohli field the same XI or will he try out other options?#NZvIND pic.twitter.com/yt3uLyWYe9
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New Zealand win the toss and elect to bowl first
New Zealand's stand-in captain Tim Southee wins the toss and asks India to bat first.
New Zealand have won the toss and they will bowl first.#NZvIND pic.twitter.com/IXbSLmsQ1Q
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 31, 2020
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Both teams make changes in their Playing XI
Here are the Playing XI of both sides:
4th T20I. New Zealand XI: M Guptill, C Munro, T Bruce, R Taylor, T Seifert, M Santner, S Kuggeleijn, T Southee, I Sodhi, H Bennett, D Mitchell https://t.co/QyAOabEhPN #NZvInd
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 31, 2020
4th T20I. India XI: S Samson, KL Rahul, V Kohli, S Iyer, M Pandey, S Dube, W Sundar, S Thakur, Y Chahal, N Saini, J Bumrah https://t.co/QyAOabEhPN #NZvInd
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 31, 2020
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Indian openers KL Rahul and Sanju Samson make their way to the middle
Indian openers KL Rahul and Sanju Samson make their way to the middle as live action is about to begin.
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Sanju Samson departs after a short cameo
Sanju Samson departs after Mitchell Santner takes a perfectly balanced catch
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Skipper Virat Kohli dismissed after Mitchell Santner takes a one-handed wonder
Skipper Virat Kohli dismissed after Mitchell Santner takes a one-handed wonder
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Ish Sodhi accounts for Shreyas Iyer with a brilliant delivery
Shreyas Iyer outfoxed by Ish Sodhi's remarkable peace of bowling.
India are 52/3
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KL Rahul's wicket puts India in a spot of bother
India in a spot of bother as KL Rahul falls for a 26-ball 39.
India are 75/4.
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India lose half their side after Shivam Dube's dismissal
Shivam Dube dismissed as India lose half their side. They are 84/5.
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Indian innings falling apart as they lose their sixth wicket
Mitchell Santner castles Washington Sundar as Indian innings fall apart.
They are 88/6
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Manish Pandey fights to take India to a respectable score
Manish Pandey fights to take India to a respectable score.
India are 112/5 after 15 overs.
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Manish Pandey running out of partners at the back end of the Indian innings
Manish Pandey running out of partners at the back end of the Indian innings.
India are 143/8
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Manish Pandey guides India to a competitive total with a solid half-century
Manish Pandey's solid fifty guides India to 165/8 in their 20 overs.
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Stay tuned as the New Zealand openers are about to begin their run chase
New Zealand openers make their way out as the run chase is about to begin.
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Jasprit Bumrah scalps Martin Guptill
Jasprit Bumrah scalps Martin Guptill as New Zealand lose their first wicket.
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New Zealand fightback as Colin Munro scores a brilliant fifty
New Zealand fightback as opener Colin Munro scores a brilliant fifty.
The Kiwis are 79/1 at the halfway mark.
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Virat Kohli's stunning throw gets rid off half-centurion Colin Munro
Virat Kohli's stunning throw sends back Colin Munro for a 47-ball 64
New Zealand are 96/2.
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Yuzvendra Chahal castles Tom Bruce with a beauty
Yuzvendra Chahal castles Tom Bruce with a beauty.
New Zealand are 97/3.
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Tim Seifert's run out helps India gain command
Tim Seifert's run out helps India gain command
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India restrict New Zealand to 13 in the super over
New Zealand finish the their innings in the super over at 13/1. India need 14 runs to win this second straight super over.
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Skipper Virat Kohli scores the winning runs in the super over as India take a 4-0 lead
Skipper Virat Kohli scores the winning runs as India overcome New Zealand in yet another super over
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11:15 IST, January 31st 2020