NZ vs IND T20I: 4th Match Report – January 28, 2026
- New Zealand 215 for 7 (Seifert 62, Conway 44, Arshdeep 2-33, Kuldeep 2-39) beat India 165 (Dube 65, Rinku 39, Santner 3-26, Duffy 2-33) by 50 runs
- Abhishek Sharma bagged a first-ball duck by slicing a high catch to Devon Conway at deep third. By the time 11 overs were done, India had slipped to...
- It was around this time that Dube took charge, with a 29-run over off Ish Sodhi before depositing Jacob Duffy for two more sixes to bring up a...
New Zealand 215 for 7 (Seifert 62, Conway 44, Arshdeep 2-33, Kuldeep 2-39) beat India 165 (Dube 65, Rinku 39, Santner 3-26, Duffy 2-33) by 50 runs
India then wholly lost their way in the chase. Abhishek Sharma bagged a first-ball duck by slicing a high catch to Devon Conway at deep third. By the time 11 overs were done, India had slipped to 87 for 5, with the required rate rocketing to 14.33.
It was around this time that Dube took charge, with a 29-run over off Ish Sodhi before depositing Jacob Duffy for two more sixes to bring up a fifty in 15 balls.He was threatening to take the game away but was run out at the non-striker’s end off the bowler’s deflection, and India’s challenge ended as they were bowled out for 165 in 18.4 overs.
Seifert, Conway provide the power in powerplay
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Seifert was at his adventurous best in the powerplay as he came out swinging for the hills. Out of the first 12 balls of the innings, he faced 11 and thrashed them for 25. That included two leading edges over short third, and two boundaries in front of the wicket against Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana, respectively. While Conway was initially subdued, managing 8 off 9 against the fast bowlers, he took down Ravi Bishnoi in the last over of the powerplay for two fours and a six. New Zealand racked up 71 in first six overs, their best powerplay against India in T20Is.
India’s chase Falls Short in T20I Match
India’s pursuit of victory in a recent T20I match ended with eight balls remaining, despite a rapid half-century from a key batter, as reported by ESPNcricinfo on january 27, 2024. The match saw a strong performance from New Zealand’s bowlers, particularly Lockie Ferguson and Jacob Duffy, who substantially impacted the outcome.
Key Performances and Turning Points
The batter reached his fifty off just 15 balls, showcasing aggressive hitting including sixes off Jacob Duffy. however,his dismissal on the last ball of the 15th over proved crucial,effectively ending India’s chances of a successful chase. Prior to his dismissal, he hesitated to review an earlier decision, a moment that may have influenced the game’s trajectory.
New Zealand’s Bowling Attack
Lockie Ferguson and Jacob Duffy were instrumental in restricting India’s batting lineup. espncricinfo’s match report details how Sodhi dismissed Rana and Arshdeep in a single over,further tightening New Zealand’s grip on the game. Duffy then secured the wicket of Kuldeep Yadav with a well-directed bouncer, caught by Seifert.
Match Outcome and Final Result
India was ultimately bowled out with eight balls left, failing to reach the target. The match concluded with New Zealand securing a victory, demonstrating the effectiveness of their bowling attack and the impact of key dismissals. As of January 28, 2024, there have been no further updates regarding this match according to the International Cricket Council’s official website.
Ashish Pant is a sub-editor with espncricinfo.