IND vs NZ: Predicted India playing XI for the fourth T20I against New Zealand

Following the victory in Wellington, Team India has locked up the T20I series against New Zealand with  2 matches still remaining. Now, Shreyas Iyer & co. are looking for a clean sweep. The fourth T20I match between India and New Zealand will take place at Eden Park, Auckland, on October 30. Last time, when India travelled to New Zealand for a multi-format series in 2019, Team India won the series 5-0 under Virat Kohli’s leadership, and now Shreyas Iyer & co. have a chance to repeat the history. 

Team India might make some significant changes for the Auckland T20I. Having already secured the series, the team management will likely look to provide an opportunity to players on the bench. In this context, Varun Chakaravarthy could be included in the playing XI. Additionally, Prince Yadav might get a chance in place of Arshdeep Singh, while Shivam Dube could come in for Nitish Kumar Reddy.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is making a comeback to the Indian side after four years, has faced criticism as his return has not gone as expected; he will surely be keen to deliver an outstanding bowling performance in this match to silence his critics. It is almost clear that Ishan Kishan is fit and available to play in the next cricket match. In this case, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could sit on the bench once again.

Throughout the India vs New Zealand T20I series, India has found a new batting hero in every match—a factor that has been instrumental in the team clinching the series. Sanju Samson in the first match, Tilak Varma in the second, and Abhishek Sharma in the third played pivotal roles in India's victories; this time around, the bowlers will also be eager to put up an impressive performance.

Predicted India playing XI for the fourth T20I

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer ©, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Naman Dhir, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav