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India bowls first after winning toss in 4th T20 against New Zealand

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 7:05 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

India bowls first after winning toss in 4th T20 against New Zealand

Summary

India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl in the fourth T20 against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland. The series is already decided, with India leading 3-0 following victories by four wickets, four wickets, and six wickets in the first three matches. Iyer emphasized the importance of treating the remaining matches seriously. New Zealand made one change to its lineup, bringing in Nathan Smith for Kyle Jamieson. India recalled Ishan Kishan and Mayank Yadav to their squad.

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By the Numbers

•India leads the T20 series 3-0 against New Zealand.
•Shreyas Iyer won his fourth consecutive toss.
•Ishan Kishan and Mayank Yadav returned to India's lineup.
•New Zealand made one change, with Nathan Smith playing.
•The match is being held at Eden Park, Auckland.

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7:05 AMYahoo Sports — India wins the toss and bowls in the 4th T20 vs New Zealand with the series decided

What they're saying

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AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — India captain Shreyas Iyer won his fourth consecutive toss and chose to bowl Friday in the fourth Twenty20 cricket international against New Zealand at Eden Park.Bowling first was a winning formula in the first three matches of the five-match series which India won by four wickets, four wickets and six wickets to take a 3-0 series lead.
— Yahoo Sports

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