IND vs NZ, 4th T20I HIGHLIGHTS: India Again Beat New Zealand In Super Over, Take 4-0 Series Lead

IND vs NZ Live Score: It's time for another super over! Just unbelievable

ABP News Bureau Last Updated: 12 Feb 2020 02:38 PM
ANOTHER HEART-BREAKING LOSS FOR KIWIS ! India Beat New Zealand In Another Super Over To Make It 4-0 At Wellington ! Virat Kohli finishes it with a superb boundary, drives it home for a four, to seal another Super Over win.
India need 14 runs in the Super Over to WIN ! Can they make it 4-0 at Wellington !
Shardul Thakur Helps India level scores at 165 after 20 overs each. 2 runs needed off the final ball but Santner slips taking off to run. ITS SUPER OVER TIME !
Shardul Thakur Helps India level scores at 165 after 20 overs each. 2 runs needed off the final ball but Santner slips taking off to run. ITS SUPER OVER TIME !
New Zealand vs India Latest Cricket News: New Zealand Score 159 (19 over), CRR:8.29, Target - 166
Chasing a target of 166 run, New Zealand are on course with the openers scoring at 8.29 runs per over. Ross Taylor is playing at while Tim Seifert is giving him company with on the board.
Death bowling at its best! Shardul Thakur departs Ross Taylor ! NZ need 7 runs to win 5 balls !!!
NZ vs IND Live Cricket Score: New Zealand Score: 155 (18 over), CRR:8.53, Target - 166, Jasprit Bumrah conceded 7 run in this over
Tim Seifert and Ross Taylor have got New Zealand off to a real flier in the 18 over. New Zealand has built a solid foundation to score in range of 168 runs. India is looking for a crucial breakthrough to curtail the run flow.
NZ vs IND Latest Cricket News: New Zealand Score: 148 (17 over), CRR:8.59, Target - 166, Bowler - Shardul Thakur
Tim Seifert and Ross Taylor are batting well together and have stitched a partnership of 51 runs. New Zealand are 148 runs in the loss of 3 wicket. If New Zealand continue batting at 8.59 run per over team will score 170 runs in 20 overs while New Zealand require 166 runs to win this match.
Ross Taylor and Tim Seifert put up a fifty-run stand to take New Zealand close. They need just 18 in the last three overs
NZ vs IND Live Cricket Score: New Zealand Score: 140 (16 over), CRR:8.87, Target - 166, Jasprit Bumrah conceded 10 run in this over
New Zealand is piling on the runs with a 47 run partnership registered between Ross Taylor and Tim Seifert. Ross Taylor has contributed with 21 run and Tim Seifert has chipped in 46 runs. At the current rate, New Zealand is set to put up a 176 run total in 20 overs while New Zealand require 5.7 runs per over to win this match.
NZ vs IND Live Cricket Score: New Zealand Score: 140 (16 over), CRR:8.87, Target - 166, Jasprit Bumrah conceded 10 run in this over
New Zealand is piling on the runs with a 47 run partnership registered between Ross Taylor and Tim Seifert. Ross Taylor has contributed with 21 run and Tim Seifert has chipped in 46 runs. At the current rate, New Zealand is set to put up a 176 run total in 20 overs while New Zealand require 5.7 runs per over to win this match.
NZ vs IND Live Score: New Zealand Score: 130 (15 over), CRR:8.60, RRR:7.3 New Zealand requires 34 runs to win 4th T20I.
New Zealand's Ross Taylor is batting on 15 runs and Tim Seifert is playing on 39 runs. New Zealand scored 130 runs in 15 over at the loss of 3 wicket. Yuzvendra Chahal gives away 17 runs in 15 over, now New Zealand requires 7.3 runs per over to win this contest.
NZ vs IND Live Cricket News: New Zealand Score: 113 (14 over), CRR:8.37, Target - 166, Bowler - Shivam Dube
Tim Seifert and Ross Taylor have got New Zealand off to a real flier in the 14 overs. New Zealand require 166 runs to win this match India is looking for a crucial breakthrough to curtail the run flow.
NZ vs IND Live Cricket News: New Zealand Score: 113 (14 over), CRR:8.37, Target - 166, Bowler - Shivam Dube
Tim Seifert and Ross Taylor have got New Zealand off to a real flier in the 14 overs. New Zealand require 166 runs to win this match India is looking for a crucial breakthrough to curtail the run flow.
TWO WICKETS IN TWO OVERS FOR TEAM INDIA !!!




Over 11.4 - Munro runs himself out


Over 12.1 - Chahal gets the wicket of Bruce (DUCK)




A FABULOUS COMEBACK !!!
New Zealand vs India Live Score: New Zealand Score - 102/3, (13 over), CRR:7.8 RRR:9.3 NZ need 62 runs to win.
Ross Taylor is batting on 4 runs, while Tim Seifert is giving him company at crease on 24 runs. New Zealand have posted 102 runs for the loss of 3 wicket. New Zealand requires another 62 runs to win the match.
Chahal clean bowled Tom Bruce round his legs as team India makes a SUPER COMEBACK Into the match. NZ are 97/3, need 68 runs in 46 balls to win.
New Zealand vs India Latest Cricket News: New Zealand Score 97 (12 over), CRR:7.97, Target - 166
New Zealand is taking on India in the 4th T20I. Tom Bruce and Tim Seifert have come out to open for New Zealand. New Zealand are 97 runs for the loss of 2 wicket after 12 over. New Zealand will score 157 with 7.97 runs rate. New Zealand require another 69 runs to win this contest.
MOMENT OF BRILLIANCE ! Virat Kohli's ROCKET THROW gets well-set Colin Munro RUN OUT ! The skipper has done it again but this time with his fielding skills as he gets the much-needed breakthrough for his team. NZ are 96/2 after 11.4 overs.
New Zealand vs India Live Score: New Zealand Score - 92/1, (11 over), CRR:8.26 RRR:8.4 NZ need 71 runs to win.
Colin Munro is batting on 63 runs, while Tim Seifert is giving him company at crease on 21 runs. New Zealand have posted 92 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. New Zealand requires another 71 runs to win the match.
We are Halfway through the match with 10 overs gone ! Colin Munro brings up his fifty in the 10th over with four down the groundand and also attains a brilliant fifty-run partnership with Tim Seifert.




New Zealand are 79/1 at the half; 87 needed in the last 10 overs to win.
New Zealand vs India Latest Cricket News: New Zealand Score 79 (10 over), CRR:8.22, Target - 166
New Zealand is taking on India in the 4th T20I. Colin Munro and Tim Seifert have come out to open for New Zealand. New Zealand are 79 runs for the loss of 1 wicket after 10 over. New Zealand will score 163 with 8.22 runs rate. New Zealand require another 81 runs to win this contest.
NZ vs IND Live Score: New Zealand Score: 66 (9 over), CRR:8.06, RRR:8.5 New Zealand requires 88 runs to win 4th T20I.
New Zealand's Tim Seifert is batting on 15 runs and Colin Munro is playing on 56 runs. New Zealand scored 66 runs in 9 over at the loss of 1 wicket. Yuzvendra Chahal gives away 12 runs in 9 over, now New Zealand requires 8.5 runs per over to win this contest.
After finger spinner Sundar, wrist spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is back into the attack, bowling his second over. While Chahal is bowling some good length deliveries to stop the run-flow, the Indian fielders have done quite well in the field to assist Chahal in his mission. However, Munro had still managed to smash the leggie for a BIG six in the last ball of his over. NZ are 68-1 after 9 overs and need 98 runs in 66 balls to win.
New Zealand vs India Latest Cricket News: New Zealand Score 56 (8 over), CRR:7.03, Target - 166
Chasing a target of 166 run, New Zealand are on course with the openers scoring at 7.03 runs per over. Tim Seifert is playing at while Colin Munro is giving him company with on the board.
Washigton Sundar has been introduced into the attack. The young Tamil Nadu all-rounder has been not so impressive in his first over - 4,1,0,6,1,1 - against the Kiwi batters. NZ are 56-1 after 8 overs and need 110 runs in 72 balls to win.
New Zealand vs India Latest Cricket News: New Zealand Score 43 (7 over), CRR:6.55, Target - 166
New Zealand is taking on India in the 4th T20I. Tim Seifert and Colin Munro have come out to open for New Zealand. New Zealand are 43 runs for the loss of 1 wicket after 7 over. New Zealand will score 129 with 6.55 runs rate. New Zealand require another 119 runs to win this contest.
New Zealand vs India Live Score: New Zealand Score 39 (6 overs), CRR:6.31, RRR:9.2. New Zealand need 126 runs to win the game.
Tim Seifert and Colin Munro are batting well together and have stitched a partnership of 17 runs . New Zealand are 39 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. New Zealand require another 126 runs at 9.2 run rate to win the match
New Zealand vs India Live Score: New Zealand Score 39 (6 overs), CRR:6.31, RRR:9.2. New Zealand need 126 runs to win the game.
Tim Seifert and Colin Munro are batting well together and have stitched a partnership of 17 runs . New Zealand are 39 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. New Zealand require another 126 runs at 9.2 run rate to win the match
Jasprit Bumrah's spell till now !




First over - 0, 1, 1lb, 0, 1, 0
Second over - 1, W, 0, 0, 1, 0
NZ vs IND Live Cricket Score: New Zealand Score: 23 (5 over), CRR:6.18, Target - 166, Jasprit Bumrah conceded 2 run in this over
Tim Seifert and Colin Munro are looking to provide a breezy start to New Zealand. India need a wicket to get match in his hand. Tim Seifert has registered 0 runs and Colin Munro is unbeaten on 27 runs at the crease.
WICKET ! A brilliant display of captaincy from skipper Virat Kohli as he brings in Jasprit Bumrah to bowl another over (his second) in the powerplay - result, he gives India its first breakthrough in form of Kiwi batsman Guptill (4 off 8 balls) who top edge a delivery off the Indian paceman and KL Rahul takes a fine catch in the end. NZ are 22/1 after 4.2 overs, need 144 runs in 92 balls to win.
NZ vs IND Latest Cricket News: New Zealand Score: 21 (4 over), CRR:5.07, Target - 166, Bowler - Navdeep Saini
Martin Guptill and Colin Munro are batting well together and have stitched a partnership of 22 runs. New Zealand are 21 runs for no loss. If New Zealand continue batting at 5.07 run per over team will score 101 runs in 20 overs while New Zealand require 166 runs to win this match.
NZ vs IND Latest Cricket News: New Zealand Score: 21 (4 over), CRR:5.07, Target - 166, Bowler - Navdeep Saini
Martin Guptill and Colin Munro are batting well together and have stitched a partnership of 22 runs. New Zealand are 21 runs for no loss. If New Zealand continue batting at 5.07 run per over team will score 101 runs in 20 overs while New Zealand require 166 runs to win this match.
NZ vs IND Live Cricket News: New Zealand Score: 12 (3 over), CRR:3.6, Target - 166, Bowler - Jasprit Bumrah
Martin Guptill and Colin Munro have got New Zealand off to a real flier in the 3 overs. New Zealand has built a solid foundation to score in range of 72 runs while New Zealand require 166 runs to win this match India is looking for a crucial breakthrough to curtail the run flow.
NZ vs IND Latest Cricket News: New Zealand Score: 9 (2 over), CRR:4.28, Target - 166, Bowler - Navdeep Saini
Colin Munro and Martin Guptill are batting well together and have stitched a partnership of 9 runs. New Zealand are 9 runs for no loss. If New Zealand continue batting at 4.28 run per over team will score 85 runs in 20 overs while New Zealand require 166 runs to win this match.
NZ vs IND Latest Cricket News: New Zealand Score: 4 (1 over), CRR:3.42, Target - 166, Bowler - Shardul Thakur
Colin Munro and Martin Guptill are batting well together and have stitched a partnership of 4 runs. New Zealand are 4 runs for no loss. If New Zealand continue batting at 3.42 run per over team will score 68 runs in 20 overs while New Zealand require 166 runs to win this match.
FIFTY FOR MANISH PANDEY ! What a hard-fought knock from the young lad when it was needed the most. Pandey scored his fifty off just 36 delivers. India have set New Zealand a target of 166 runs in the fourth T20I to win their first match in the five-match series.

IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: India Score: 154 (19 over), CRR:8.24, Projected Score - 163, Hamish Bennett conceded 10 run in this over
Navdeep Saini and Manish Pandey have got India off to a real flier in the 19 over. India has built a solid foundation to score in range of 163 runs. New Zealand is looking for a crucial breakthrough to curtail the run flow.
WHAT A FOUR! Saini is surprising everyone with his batting skills. The young bowlers swings the bat hard and hits a fiery four off Benett's delivery to add some invaluable runs. India are 148/8 after 18.4 overs.
India vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score: India Score 144 (18 over), CRR:7.92, Projected Score - 156, 6 run in this over
India is taking on New Zealand in the 4th T20I. Navdeep Saini and Manish Pandey stitched a partnership of 1 runs. India are 144 runs for the loss of 8 wicket in 18 overs. India will score 156 with 7.92 runs rate.
India vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score: India Score, 138/7, Projected Score:161, 13 run in this over
India and New Zealand playing 4th T20I on Westpac Stadium, Wellington. From India Manish Pandey batting on 41 on 31 balls and Yuzvendra Chahal playing on 1 on 1. India Scored 138 in 17 overs at the loss of 7 wickets.
India vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score: India Score, 138/7, Projected Score:161, 13 run in this over
India and New Zealand playing 4th T20I on Westpac Stadium, Wellington. From India Manish Pandey batting on 41 on 31 balls and Yuzvendra Chahal playing on 1 on 1. India Scored 138 in 17 overs at the loss of 7 wickets.
WICKET ! Shardul Thakur is out for 20 off 15 balls. Southee takes a good catch to give Hamish Bennett his second wicket. Before getting departed, Thakur helped India reach the 150-run mark which seemed a tough job for them at one point as they lost quick wickets. India are 131/7 in 16.5 overs - LAST FOUR OVERS TO GO !
India vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score: India Score, 125/6, Projected Score:159, 13 run in this over
India and New Zealand playing 4th T20I on Westpac Stadium, Wellington. From India Shardul Thakur batting on 20 on 14 balls and Manish Pandey playing on 31 on 26. India Scored 125 in 16 overs at the loss of 6 wickets.
India vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score: India Score 112 (15 over), CRR:7.70, Projected Score - 154, 8 run in this over
India is taking on New Zealand in the 4th T20I. Manish Pandey and Shardul Thakur stitched a partnership of 33 runs. India are 112 runs for the loss of 6 wicket in 15 overs. India will score 154 with 7.70 runs rate.
M Pandey (24*) and S Thakur (11*) are fighting hard against the Kiwi bowlers to score runs. Both batters have a big role to play as they head into the last five overs ! India are 120-6 after 15.4 overs.
IND vs NZ Latest Cricket News: India Score 104 (14 over), CRR:7.44, Projected Score - 148 Mitchell Santner conceded 7 run in this over
Shardul Thakur has notched up 11 runs and Manish Pandey has 21 under to his name. India are looking in a good position after posting 104 runs in 14 over. Both the batsmen have batted in an disciplined manner, scoring boundaries at will.
India vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score: India Score 97 (13 over), CRR:7.39, Projected Score - 147, 9 run in this over
India is taking on New Zealand in the 4th T20I. Shardul Thakur and Manish Pandey stitched a partnership of 13 runs. India are 97 runs for the loss of 6 wicket in 13 overs. India will score 147 with 7.39 runs rate.
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: India Score: 88 (12 over), CRR:7.31, Projected Score - 144, Mitchell Santner conceded 1 run in this over
Shardul Thakur and Manish Pandey have got India off to a real flier in the 12 over. India has built a solid foundation to score in range of 144 runs. New Zealand is looking for a crucial breakthrough to curtail the run flow.
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: India Score: 88 (12 over), CRR:7.31, Projected Score - 144, Mitchell Santner conceded 1 run in this over
Shardul Thakur and Manish Pandey have got India off to a real flier in the 12 over. India has built a solid foundation to score in range of 144 runs. New Zealand is looking for a crucial breakthrough to curtail the run flow.
THIRD WICKET FOR ISH SODHI !




Shivam Dube tried to go big against Sodhi but didn't put the right amount of power behind the shot as Tom Bruce completes a simple catch. Third India wicket for Sodhi and India is under pressure now with half of the batsmen back into the hut. India are 87-5 after 11 overs.
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: India Score: 87 (11 over), CRR:7.76, Projected Score - 154, Ish Sodhi conceded 4 run in this over
Washington Sundar and Manish Pandey have got India off to a real flier in the 11 over. India has built a solid foundation to score in range of 154 runs. New Zealand is looking for a crucial breakthrough to curtail the run flow.
IND vs NZ Latest Cricket News: India Score 83 (10 over), CRR:8.26, Projected Score - 163 Mitchell Santner conceded 5 run in this over
Manish Pandey has notched up 8 runs and Shivam Dube has 12 under to his name. India are looking in a good position after posting 83 runs in 10 over. Both the batsmen have batted in an disciplined manner, scoring boundaries at will.
OH NO ! The Indian team have lost their in-form dangerous left-handed opener Kl Rahul for 39 off 26 balls. Rahul was looking good with the bat and was hammering the Kiwi bowlers for fours and sixes all over the ground but as they say all good things come to an end.




A short-pitched delivery from spinner Sodhi was well-connected by Rahul but unfortunately goes straight into the hands of Mitchell Santner who has taken a lot of catches today. Manish Pandey is the next man to the crease. India are 83-4 after 10 overs.
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: India Score: 78 (9 over), CRR:8.3, Projected Score - 163, Ish Sodhi conceded 9 run in this over
Manish Pandey and Shivam Dube have got India off to a real flier in the 9 over. India has built a solid foundation to score in range of 163 runs. New Zealand is looking for a crucial breakthrough to curtail the run flow.
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: India Score: 69 (8 over), CRR:8.88, Projected Score - 176, Scott Kuggeleijn conceded 14 run in this over
Shivam Dube and KL Rahul are looking to provide a breezy start to India. New Zealand Need a wicket desperately to get back into the game. Shivam Dube has registered 10 runs and KL Rahul is unbeaten on 39 runs at the crease.
As India takes a huge blow after loosing Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer cheaply, the pressure is now on young all-rounder Shivam Dube who will be looking to contribute with the bat today and steady India's ship with KL Rahul, especially after failing at number three spot in the third T20I against New Zealand. India are 65-3 after 7.5 overs.
IND vs NZ Latest Cricket News: India Score: 55 (7 over), CRR:7.81, Projected Score - 154, Bowler - Ish Sodhi
KL Rahul and Shivam Dube are batting well together and have stitched a partnership of 2 runs. India are 55 runs for the loss of 3 wicket. If India continue batting at 7.81 run rate, the projected score in overs is 154 runs.
WICKET ! A brilliant move from skipper Southee to introduce Sodhi into the attack ! India lose its third wicket in form of Shreyas Iyer who departs for just 1 run off 7 balls, courtesy a fabulous catch from Seifert. India is in pressure now after loosing quick wickets. IND 55/3 after 7 overs.

IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: India Score: 51 (6 over), CRR:8.43, Projected Score - 166, Scott Kuggeleijn conceded 1 run in this over
Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul are looking to provide a breezy start to India. New Zealand Need a wicket desperately to get back into the game. Shreyas Iyer has registered 1 runs and KL Rahul is unbeaten on 27 runs at the crease.
IND vs NZ Live Score: India Score: 50 (5 over), CRR:9.37, Projected Score - 185, 10 run in this over, Bowler - Hamish Bennett
India team is currently scoring at 9.37 runs per over. New Zealand's Hamish Bennett has conceded 10 run in the over just completed. Shreyas Iyer is batting at 1 runs and KL Rahul is giving him company at 25 runs at the crease.
WICKET ! The Indian captain had welcomed Hamish Bennett with back-to-back fiery fours in his first over of the day but it is the Kiwi speedster who has the last laugh as Santer takes an absolute stunning one-handed diving catch to depart the skipper for just 11 off 9 balls. Shreyas Iyer is the next batsman to the crease. India are 50/2 after first five overs.
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: India Score: 40 (4 over), CRR:11.07, Projected Score - 219, Tim Southee conceded 5 run in this over
India is piling on the runs with a 30 run partnership registered between KL Rahul and Virat Kohli. KL Rahul has contributed with 24 run and Virat Kohli has chipped in 11 runs. At the current rate, India is set to put up a 219 run total in 20 overs.
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: India Score: 35 (3 over), CRR:11.07, Projected Score - 219, Mitchell Santner conceded 13 run in this over
KL Rahul and Virat Kohli have got India off to a real flier in the 3 over. India has built a solid foundation to score in range of 219 runs. New Zealand is looking for a crucial breakthrough to curtail the run flow.
IND vs NZ Live Cricket Score: India Score: 35 (3 over), CRR:11.07, Projected Score - 219, Mitchell Santner conceded 13 run in this over
KL Rahul and Virat Kohli have got India off to a real flier in the 3 over. India has built a solid foundation to score in range of 219 runs. New Zealand is looking for a crucial breakthrough to curtail the run flow.
Sanju Samson's wicket was lost too early but 'in-form' KL Rahul has continued to smash the Kiwi bowlers for sixes. An early wicket loss and plenty runs - it's been a mixed start for Indian batting lineup. India are 35-1 (3.1)
OH NO ! Young wicket-keeper batsman Samson looked for another biggie but mistimes it this time and Santner makes no mistake of completing his catch in the circle. Samson returns back to the hut for 8. India are 14/1 (1.3)
India vs New Zealand Live Score: India Score 7 (1 over), CRR:8.4, Projected Score - 167
India is taking on New Zealand in the 4th T20I. Sanju Samson and KL Rahul have come out to open for India. India are 7 runs for no loss after 1 over. India will score 167 with 8.4 runs rate.
Young batters KL Rahul & Sanju Samson open for the Indian team. Skipper Southee starts off with a wide and Team India is off the mark. India are 7/0 after first over.
New Zealand Playing 11
New Zealand Won Today Match Toss. New Zealand Playing 11 as follows: Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Tom Bruce, Ross Taylor, Tim Seifert, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Hamish Bennett, Scott Kuggeleijn
India Playing 11
India Loss Today Match Toss. India Playing 11 as follows: Sanju Samson, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah
India Playing 11
India Loss Today Match Toss. India Playing 11 as follows: Sanju Samson, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah
New Zealand Won the Toss, Elect to Bowl
India and New Zealand playing 4th T20I on Westpac Stadium, Wellington. New Zealand won the toss and elect to Bowl. In today's match Umpires are Chris Brown (NZ), Shaun Haig (NZ) and Ashley Mehrotra (NZ) and Referee is Chris Broad (ENG).
New Zealand have won the toss and have opted to field




Teams:




India (Playing XI): Sanju Samson, Lokesh Rahul(w), Virat Kohli(c), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Navdeep Saini




New Zealand (Playing XI): Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Tom Bruce, Ross Taylor, Tim Seifert(w), Mitchell Santner, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tim Southee(c), Ish Sodhi, Hamish Bennett, Daryl Mitchell

Weather Updates
India and New Zealand contesting 4th T20I on Westpac Stadium, Wellington, Weather report as follow: Clear
Bad News for New Zealand fans: Captain Kane Williamson has been ruled out of IND vs NZ 4th T20I with a left-shoulder injury. The skipper sustained the injury while diving in the field in game three. He will hopefully be available for the final game of the series at Bay Oval. Tim Southee will captain the side in today's game.

Background

Wellington: India would lock horns with New Zealand in the 4th T20 international of the 5-match series at the Sky Stadium in Wellington. With Indian team firing on all cylinders specially with the bat, Kiwis will have to play out of their skins to avoid yet another defeat.

Wellington has been a happy hunting ground for the hosts as they have won the most T2OI matches at this venue. The hosts would hope to keep their winning record which has seen them unbeaten in the last six T2oIs at the venue.

WEATHER FORECAST

The weather is expected to be conducive for a full game of cricket with bright and clear skies forecasted for the entire duration of the game. Much to every cricket fan's relief, there are no chances of rain and hence no interruption in play during the course of the match. The temperatures will hover around the 18-20 mark with a hint of breeze making it ideal playing conditions for bowlers.

PITCH REPORT

Much like the other stadiums in New Zealand, the boundaries are relatively smaller and hence the spectators are in for a treat with power-packed strokemakers on either sides raring to unleash their explosive strokeplay.

Squads:

India: Virat Kohli (capt), Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul (wk), Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Navdeep Saini, Washington Sundar.

New Zealand: Kane Williamson (capt), Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Scott Kuggeleijn, Colin Munro, Tom Bruce, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert (wk), Hamish Bennett, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Blair Tickner.

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