4th ODI: NZ defeat India by 87 runs

Auckland, October 30
In Men’s cricket, hosts New Zealand defeated India by 87 runs in the fourth T20 International at Eden Park in Auckland. Chasing a massive target of 260 runs, India managed to score 172 for nine in their allotted 20 overs.

For the visitors, Tilak Varma top-scored with 35 runs, while Naman Dhir contributed 28. Jacob Duffy led the New Zealand bowling attack with four wickets, while captain Mitchell Santnera and Matthew Fisher claimed two wickets each.

Earlier, put into bat first, New Zealand posted a massive 259 for seven, powered by spectacular centuries from Glenn Phillips, 107 runs off 49 balls and a quick-fire contribution from Michael Bracewell 65 off just 25 deliveries. New Zealand’s total was the highest T20 International score by any team against India. For India, Mayank Yadav claimed three wickets, while Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel took one wicket each.

Despite the defeat, India remain in control of the five-match series with an inaccessible 3-1 lead. The fifth and final T20 International will be played on Sunday.