New Zealand Defeats India by 87 Runs in 4th T20I: Records and Match Highlights

New Zealand secured an 87-run victory against India in the fourth T20I match held at Eden Park, Auckland, setting multiple records during the completed fixture.

New Zealand posted their highest-ever T20I total of 259 runs in 20 overs, surpassing their previous best of 254 for 5 against Scotland in 2022. Glenn Phillips played a blistering innings of 107 runs from 49 balls, hitting six fours and ten sixes. Michael Bracewell supported him with 65 runs off 25 deliveries, featuring four fours and six sixes. The pair added 115 runs for the fifth wicket in just 40 balls.

Arshdeep Singh's Milestone Records

Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh achieved a historic milestone during the New Zealand innings:

• 150 T20I Wickets: Arshdeep became the first Indian bowler to reach 150 wickets in international T20 cricket by dismissing New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner in the 19th over.
• Fastest by Days: Reached 150 wickets in 1,577 days since his debut in November 2022, breaking Wanindu Hasaranga's previous record of 2,325 days.
• Fastest Pacer by Balls: Completed the milestone in 2,143 balls, becoming the fastest pace bowler to reach the mark and surpassing Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman.
• Calendar Year Record: Claimed his 40th T20I wicket of 2026, setting a record for most wickets in a calendar year by a bowler from a Full Member nation, eclipsing Josh Little's 39 wickets in 2022.

Match Verification and Details

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