New Zealand’s batsmen unleashed havoc in Visakhapatnam, reaching 215 for 7 in the fourth T20I against an unbeaten India. The star was the explosive 100-run opening partnership between Devon Conway and Tim Seifert, giving the tourists a fighting total despite the 3-0 deficit.
Under lights at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, Suryakumar Yadav called correctly and bowled first. Conway departed after a 23-ball 44 studded with boundaries galore, handing the baton to Seifert who smashed 62 off 36.
Glenn Phillips added 24, but wickets tumbled post the 126 for 3 mark. Daryl Mitchell’s unbeaten 39 off 18 balls, laced with power-hitting, rescued the innings and set India a mountain to climb for their fourth straight win.
Bowling honors went to Arshdeep Singh and Kuldeep Yadav with twin strikes each. India’s squad, blending youth and experience with names like Abhishek Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, now eyes history.
Coming off ODI disappointment, New Zealand started the T20s poorly but showed resilience. India’s dominance – crushing the opener by 48 runs and cruising home in the next two – positions them favorites, yet the big chase will test their depth.