Nine changes in IND vs NZ 4th ODI: Who comes in, who misses out?

NewsSports NewsCricket NewsNine changes in India vs New Zealand 4th ODI at Mount Maunganui: Who comes in, who misses out? Nine changes in India vs New Zealand 4th ODI at Mount Maunganui: Who comes in, who misses out? Edited by Amit Kumar / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Nov 13, 2026, 11:51 IST NEW DELHI: There were nine changes in the playing XIs as India and New Zealand made several changes for the fourth ODI of the five-match series at Mount Maunganui on Friday.New Zealand made six changes, while India brought in three players.

India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first.India are leading the series 2-0 after the third ODI in Hamilton was washed out due to rain. Watch Indian cricket team receives traditional Haka welcome in Tauranga With India leading the series 2-0, Iyer said the team would treat the fourth and fifth ODIs as knockout games.He also praised the team's approach despite the rain interruptions in the series."Well, it's important firstly to analyse the matches we've played before.

We couldn't get proper games, but still I think the approach and attitude was phenomenal, and coming into this one, we are going to definitely treat it as a knockout. So the coming two games, it's going to be crucial and of cardinal importance," Iyer said.New Zealand make six changes New Zealand made six changes to their playing XI, giving several players an opportunity to prove themselves.Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Finn Allen, Kristian Clarke, Michael Bracewell and Matt Henry came into the side.Captain Mitchell Santner said the changes would help New Zealand build their squad depth ahead of the World Cup year."Six changes.

We got Nick Kelly at three, Foxy (Foxcroft) in as well at four, Finn Allen, Kristian Clarke, Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry. It gives guys opportunities, which is nice. Obviously building the depth of our team leading into a World Cup year and then I guess them challenging themselves against a very, very good team," Santner said.He also explained that the busy international schedule had played a role in the changes."With the schedules and stuff, I think India obviously had to do the same with the quick turnaround for the Test and then go to Australia.

I think it's probably part of what we had to do. But yeah, it gives guys opportunities, which is nice."Santner jokes about losing nine tosses in a row "I think it's nine tails in a row. What were the odds on that?

I won't be going to the casino anytime soon, but yeah, looks like a great day for cricket. It's usually a pretty good wicket here and obviously with the wind and a bit of sun, it'll be nice," Santner said."Yeah, it looks obviously a little bit of grass.

I think it'll still have a bit of pace and bounce, but, I think with the wind and obviously the sun, it could dry out a little bit. But it should be a good wicket."Poll Do you think India made the right decision to elect to bowl first in the fourth ODI?

Yes, it's a smart strategy.No, they should have batted first. India: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan (vice-captain, wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh.New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper), Will Young, Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Matthew Fisher.

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