Mount Maunganui. The fourth match of the five-match ODI series between India and New Zealand is being played at the Bay Oval ground. In the match, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer has won the toss and decided to bowl first. Team India has entered this match with three changes. Rituraj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan and Kuldeep Yadav have got a place in the playing eleven. At the same time, the New Zealand team has made six changes in its final eleven.
After winning the toss, captain Shreyas Iyer said that the team intends to chase the target. According to him, the pitch looks quite dry and it will be important to understand the conditions. The Indian team is taking this match like a knockout match. He also informed about the return of Rituraj, Ishaan and Kuldeep.
On the other hand, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said that the weather is good for playing cricket. Speed and bounce are expected on the pitch. He told that six changes have been made in the team and giving opportunities to the players is part of the team's strategy.
India's dominance in the series, Team India ahead 2-0
The Indian team is currently leading 2-0 in the five-match ODI series. In the first match of the series, India defeated New Zealand by five wickets. At the same time, in the second ODI, Team India had registered a thrilling victory by four runs. The third match could not be completed due to rain.
Indian bowlers have performed brilliantly in the series so far. Gurnoor Brar in particular has impressed with his bowling. He has taken seven wickets in three matches. Apart from this, Anshul Kamboj and Arshdeep Singh have also bowled well.
Difficulties increased for New Zealand's batsmen
New Zealand's batting has not performed as per expectations so far in the series. The team had failed to cross the 200-run mark in both the initial ODI matches. However, in the second match, the New Zealand bowlers performed better and challenged the Indian batsmen. In such a situation, in the fourth match, the host team will try to make a comeback by improving their batting.
Playing XI of India and New Zealand
India's playing eleven: Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Naman Dheer, Aaqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar and Arshdeep Singh.
New Zealand's playing eleven: Tim Seifert (wk), Will Young, Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Christian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry and Matthew Fisher.
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