India can wrap up the ODI series when they face New Zealand in the 4th ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Friday, November 13, 2026. The visitors lead the five-match series 2-0 after two wins and a washed-out match, and one more victory will seal the series with a game to spare. This CricketFocus preview covers the start time for USA viewers, both squads, the injury news and the players who could decide the match.
The match begins at 3:00 PM in New Zealand. Because New Zealand is around a day ahead of the USA, live coverage starts at 9:00 PM ET and 6:00 PM PT on Thursday, November 12. In India, the first ball is due at 7:30 AM IST on Friday, November 13. The playing XIs will only be confirmed at the toss, so the squads below should not be read as the final lineups.
Quick Answer
India lead the five-match ODI series 2-0. The 4th ODI is on Friday, November 13, 2026 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, and starts at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, November 12 for USA viewers. One more India win seals the series, because New Zealand can now at best draw it 2-2.
IND vs NZ 4th ODI 2026: Match Details
The 4th ODI is the fourth of five matches in the series. An ODI, or One Day International, gives each team up to 50 overs to bat. India have won the only two completed games in this series, while the third match was abandoned without a ball bowled, which is why a single win here is enough for India to take the series.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand vs India, 4th ODI |
| Series | India tour of New Zealand 2026-27, India lead 2-0 |
| Local date | Friday, November 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| Local start | 3:00 PM New Zealand time |
| USA start | 9:00 PM ET and 6:00 PM PT on Thursday, November 12 |
| India start | 7:30 AM IST on Friday, November 13 |
| India captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| New Zealand captain | Mitchell Santner |
| Format | One Day International, 50 overs per side |
Important
Match listings show Friday, November 13 because the game is played in New Zealand, but live coverage begins on Thursday night, November 12, in the United States. This preview was checked on November 11, 2026, and both playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
How India Reached a 2-0 Lead
New Zealand batted first at Eden Park, Auckland, in the 1st ODI and were bowled out for 185 in 40.2 overs. Virat Kohli then made 74 off 51 balls with 13 fours and a six, and India won by five wickets with the target adjusted under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, cricket’s rain rule for shortened matches.
The 2nd ODI in Wellington was another weather-hit contest. Gurnoor Brar took four wickets as New Zealand were bowled out for 134, and India had reached 113 for 7 in reply when rain ended the match. India were four runs ahead of the DLS par score at that point, so they were declared the winners by four runs.
The 3rd ODI at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on November 10 never got going. India won the toss and chose to field, but rain prevented any play and the match was recorded as a no result, leaving the series at 2-0 with two games to play.
For the full background to the tour, including the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to India’s ODI squad, read our India vs New Zealand 1st ODI 2026 preview.
What the 4th ODI Means for Both Teams
India need one more win to take the series 3-0 with a match to spare. New Zealand’s task is harder: they must win both remaining games just to level the series 2-2. New Zealand cannot win the series from here, because only two matches remain and they trail by two wins.
For newer fans, the series math works like this. If India win on Friday, the series is decided and the final ODI cannot change the outcome. If New Zealand win, the series goes to the last match with India still ahead. A washout on Friday keeps the series alive at 2-0 heading into the 5th ODI on Sunday, November 15.
A series win would carry real history for India. India have won only two ODI series in New Zealand, 3-1 in 2008-09 and 4-1 in 2018-19. The two tours after that 4-1 win ended in defeats, 0-3 in 2019-20 and 0-1 in 2022-23, so India’s last ODI series win in New Zealand came in early 2019.
New Zealand also have recent history in this fixture. They beat India 2-1 in India in January 2026, the first time New Zealand had won an ODI series in India. That result is why India will not treat the final two games as a formality even with a 2-0 cushion.
India Squad for the 4th ODI: Shreyas Iyer to Captain
Shreyas Iyer will captain India in the final two ODIs after serving as Shubman Gill’s deputy for the first three matches. Ishan Kishan is the vice-captain and one of two wicketkeepers in the group alongside Kumar Kushagra. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli both stay on for the last two games.
India squad for the 4th and 5th ODIs: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper, vice-captain), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra (wicketkeeper), Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur and Kuldeep Yadav.
The BCCI announced the split squads before the tour began, with a separate group for the final two ODIs because the Test series follows immediately. Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Yash Thakur give India pace options, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav provide spin, and Gurnoor Brar is in the group after his four-wicket haul in Wellington.
New Zealand Team News: Changes and Injuries
New Zealand planned this series with split squads from the start because the two-match Test series follows quickly. After the 3rd ODI, players selected for the Tests, including Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips, left the ODI group to begin their preparation in Wellington.
Mitchell Santner stays on as captain for the final two ODIs. Finn Allen and Tim Seifert are among the players coming into the group, and the announced squad for the last two matches also includes Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Mitch Hay, Nick Kelly, Blair Tickner and Will Young.
Injuries have thinned the home side further. Mark Chapman (hamstring) and Rachin Ravindra (shoulder) were ruled out of the ODI series before it began, and fast bowler Lockie Ferguson was later ruled out of the final two games with a right calf tear.
The Test series that follows counts toward the World Test Championship. It begins in Wellington on November 19 and finishes in Christchurch on November 27, and New Zealand’s early departures show where their focus lies even with two ODIs still to play.
Players to Watch in the 4th ODI
Virat Kohli
Kohli’s 74 off 51 balls in the 1st ODI remains the standout batting effort of the series. He hit 13 fours and a six in that innings and controlled the chase after early wickets. If he bats deep at Bay Oval, India’s chances of sealing the series rise sharply.
Rohit Sharma
Rohit has scores of 0 and 23 from his two innings in New Zealand. He remains in the squad for the final two ODIs, and he will want a substantial score before the tour moves into its final week.
Shreyas Iyer
Iyer moves up from vice-captain to captain for the final two ODIs. Leading a squad that includes Rohit and Kohli is a clear test of his leadership, and his own middle-order runs will matter just as much in a chase.
Gurnoor Brar
Brar’s four wickets in Wellington were the difference in the 2nd ODI. New Zealand collapsed to 134 all out while he was bowling, and India will hope for a similar impact at Bay Oval.
Finn Allen
Allen returns to New Zealand’s ODI setup for the final two matches after last playing the format in 2023. He is an attacking opener who can take a game away quickly, and his battle with India’s new-ball bowlers may decide whether New Zealand can post a competitive total.
Bay Oval Hosts the Series Finale
Both remaining ODIs will be played at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, a coastal town in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty region. The venue hosts the 4th ODI on November 13 and the 5th ODI on November 15, so the series will finish at a single ground after stops in Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton.
Rain has shaped this series so far, with the 2nd ODI shortened and the 3rd ODI abandoned entirely. Both teams will hope for a complete 50-over contest so that the series can be settled on the field rather than by the weather.
Watch: Official Highlights From the Series So Far
If you missed the 2nd ODI in Wellington, this official Sony LIV highlights video shows Gurnoor Brar’s four-wicket haul, the performance that gave India control of the series.
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Where to Follow Live (Official Sources)
Live scores and official updates for the 4th ODI will be available from these sources:
- BCCI.tv, for India’s official updates and scorecards
- New Zealand Cricket, for Black Caps team news
- ESPNcricinfo, for ball-by-ball live scores
- ICC, for official series coverage
USA viewers should check local streaming and TV listings closer to the match, because broadcast arrangements for New Zealand home games change by region.
FAQs
What time does the IND vs NZ 4th ODI start in the USA?
Live play begins at 9:00 PM ET and 6:00 PM PT on Thursday, November 12, 2026. In New Zealand, the match starts at 3:00 PM on Friday, November 13.
Who is the India captain in the 4th ODI?
Shreyas Iyer captains India in the 4th and 5th ODIs, with Ishan Kishan as vice-captain. Shubman Gill led India in the first three ODIs of the series.
Can New Zealand still win the ODI series?
No. New Zealand trail 2-0 with two matches left, so their best possible result is a 2-2 draw. India cannot lose the series from this position.
Why was the 3rd ODI abandoned?
Rain at Seddon Park in Hamilton meant no play was possible on November 10. The toss took place and India chose to field, but the match was recorded as a no result.
When did India last win an ODI series in New Zealand?
India won 4-1 in the 2018-19 season. Their only other ODI series win in New Zealand was 3-1 in 2008-09, while the 2019-20 and 2022-23 tours both ended in defeat.
Final Match Preview
India vs New Zealand 4th ODI 2026 gives India the chance to secure a rare away series win at Bay Oval. Shreyas Iyer leads a changed squad, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain the biggest names, and New Zealand arrive weakened by injuries but boosted by attacking additions such as Finn Allen. For USA viewers, coverage begins at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, November 12. Watch the toss for the final XIs, then follow the new-ball overs and the middle period, the phases that shaped both completed matches in this series.
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