New Zealand defeat India by 87 runs in fourth T20I to make series 3-1

New Zealand secured an 87-run victory over India in the fourth Twenty20 International in Auckland on Friday, October 30, 2026, claiming their first win of the five-match series to reduce the deficit to 3-1, after India had taken an unassailable lead by winning the first three games.

Invited to bat first, New Zealand posted a formidable total of 259 for seven, the highest T20I total against India by any team. Glenn Phillips led the charge with a blistering 107 off 49 deliveries, supported by Michael Bracewell's rapid 65 off 25 balls. The pair combined for a 115-run stand off just 41 balls for the fifth wicket.

Match Summary and Key Performances

• Date and Venue: Friday, October 30, 2026, in Auckland.
• Format: Twenty20 International (five-match series).
• Result: New Zealand won by 87 runs.
• New Zealand Innings: 259/7 in 20 overs (Glenn Phillips 107, Michael Bracewell 65; Mayank Yadav bowling figures noted).
• India Innings: 172/9 in 20 overs (Captain Shreyas Iyer 22, Abhishek Sharma 27; Jacob Duffy 4/23, Mitchell Santner 2/23).

India's Chase and Collapse

Facing a target of 260, India suffered an early collapse triggered by fast bowler Jacob Duffy, who claimed four wickets for 23 runs. Duffy removed Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan in the first over itself. Captain Shreyas Iyer (22) and Abhishek Sharma (27) attempted to rebuild with a 46-run third-wicket partnership, but regular wickets stalled the chase. The visitors were restricted to 172 for nine in their 20 overs, giving New Zealand a comprehensive win.