IND vs NZ: New Zealand snap India's winning streak with a commanding 50-run victory in the 4th T20I

IND vs NZ: After outmuscling New Zealand three times in a row, India suffered a defeat by a heavy margin of 50 runs in the 4th T20I in Vizag. Kiwi opener Tim Seifert set the tone for NZ's victory with a brilliant 62 off 35 balls. Powered by Seifert's innings, the Blackcaps posted 215/7 after 20 overs. While a 200-plus target gives the side that has batted first immense confidence, given how India have made a mockery of the scores posted by the Kiwis in the series, New Zealand players would have felt that the job is not yet done.However, in the absence of Ishan Kishan, India struggled, and despite a brilliant hitting display by Shivam Dube, who scored 65 in just 23 balls, India got bundled out at 165 and lost the match by 50 runs. With the win, New Zealand are off the mark in the series.IND vs NZ: New Zealand off the mark in the T20I seriesThe toss went in India's favour and paying heed to the due factor, SKY opted to field first. New Zealand openers- Tim Seifert and Devon Conway- started on a brisk note and forged a 100-run stand for the first wicket in just 8 overs. This partnership laid the foundation for New Zealand to put on a massive total, and indeed, they put on 215 at the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs.Chasing 216, India lost its way early as Abhishek Sharma got dismissed on a golden duck, and captain Suryakumar could only contribute 8 runs this time. Following that, Sanju Samson and Rinku Singh tried to keep up with the required run-rate, but eventually both got dismissed. At 82/5 in 10.3 overs, India were reeling, but Shivam Dube stepped up for the side and scored a brilliant 65 in just 23 balls. He kept India in the hunt as long as he was there in the middle, but after his departure, the loss was inevitable for the hosts.India lost the match by 50 runs. Captain Mitchell Santner was the pick of the bowlers. He snared three dismissals and gave away just 26 runs in his quota of four overs. Tim Seifert was adjudged the player of the match for scoring 62 in just 36 balls.With that only the fifth and final T20I of the series remains. The 5th T20I between India and New Zealand will take place on Saturday on Janurary 31, 2026.