India take on New Zealand in the fourth T20 International on Wednesday, January 27, 2026, with the series already sealed but momentum still very much on the line. With the T20 World Cup drawing closer, the focus now shifts to fine-tuning combinations, finding rhythm, and giving players one last chance to stake a claim.
The IND vs NZ 4th T20I will be played at Visakhapatnam’s ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, with live telecast available on the Star Sports network and streaming on JioHotstar.
IND vs NZ 4th T20I: Match timing and live coverage
The fourth T20I will be an evening fixture. The toss is scheduled for 6:30 PM IST, while the match will begin at 7:00 PM IST.
Fans can watch the live telecast on Star Sports channels, while online streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
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India aim to build rhythm despite sealing series
Even with the series already in the bag, India are unlikely to take their foot off the pedal. The team management is keen on ironing out small issues before the T20 World Cup, especially around the batting order and middle-to-lower order game time.
One player under pressure is Sanju Samson. The wicketkeeper-batter has struggled to convert starts and is yet to cross double figures in the series. The fourth T20I offers him a valuable opportunity to regain confidence and contribute meaningfully.
New Zealand look to test bench strength
For New Zealand, the focus will be on trying different combinations and giving exposure to fringe players. With senior names in the mix, the visitors will look to end the series on a positive note and gain clarity on their best XI going forward.
Venue watch: ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam
The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium is known for its batting-friendly surface early on, with spinners coming into play as the match progresses. Evening conditions and coastal weather often bring dew into the equation, making the toss an important factor.
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India vs New Zealand 4th T20I squads
India: Sanju Samson (w), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Shreyas Iyer, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh.
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Tim Seifert (w), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Zakary Foulkes, Bevon Jacobs.
With bigger tournaments ahead, the IND vs NZ 4th T20I may be a dead rubber on paper, but it remains an important checkpoint for both teams as they look to sharpen their edge under match conditions.
