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New Zealand's predicted playing XI. [Source - AFP]
New Zealand will be up against India in the fourth ODI on Friday, November 13. The high-octane clash will take place at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui and is scheduled to begin at 7:30 AM IST.
India are 2-0 up after winning the first two ODIs, while the third match in Hamilton was washed out without a ball being bowled. New Zealand will now look to bounce back and level the five-match series.
There have been several changes to New Zealand's squad ahead of the fourth ODI, bringing their playing XI into focus. Here's a look at New Zealand's predicted playing XI against India for the 4th ODI.
Openers and Top Order: Tim Seifert, Will Young, Nick Kelly
Tim Seifert is expected to continue opening the innings for New Zealand's predicted playing XI vs India. He has scored 38 runs across the first two ODIs and will be eager to produce a big knock in the fourth encounter.
Will Young, despite struggling in the first two matches, is likely to retain his place in New Zealand's playing XI. He is their second-highest ODI run-scorer this year, with 371 runs at 28.53, and has a ODI century at Bay Oval in the past.
Nick Kelly is expected to return to the playing XI at number three. He has been in good form this year, scoring 216 runs in five ODI innings, including three half-centuries, and will look to carry that momentum into the fourth ODI.
Middle Order and All-Rounders: Mitch Hay, Dean Foxcroft, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner
Mitch Hay is expected to slot in at number four for New Zealand. Having played 10 ODIs, the wicketkeeper-batter has scored 186 runs in seven innings at an average of 31. He last featured in ODIs in India earlier this year and will look for a solid return.
Dean Foxcroft could be another change in New Zealand's predicted playing XI vs India, batting at number five. He has scored 171 runs in five ODI innings this year at an average of 42.75, including two half-centuries.
Michael Bracewell is expected to provide the all-round option at number six. He has scored 110 runs at a strike-rate of 120.87 in two ODI innings at Bay Oval, including two half-centuries, making him a valuable middle-order option.
Mitchell Santner will lead the side while providing all-round balance at number seven. However, the New Zealand captain has struggled to make an impact with the ball at Bay Oval, taking just three wickets in five ODIs at an average of 73.33.
Bowlers: Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Matt Fisher
Kyle Jamieson has enjoyed bowling in this five-match series, picking up four wickets in the first two ODIs at an average of 17.25. He is also New Zealand's third-highest wicket-taker in ODIs this year, with 10 wickets at 23.80.
Jacob Duffy has been New Zealand's standout bowler in the series, leading the wicket charts with six scalps at an average of 14. He has also taken 11 wickets in ODIs this year at 22.45, making him one of the team's most reliable pace options.
Matt Henry returns for his first ODI of the year. He has 21 wickets against India at an average of 21 and a strike-rate of 28. Moreover, he has also taken 11 ODI wickets at Mount Maunganui at an average of 23.90, the second-most for New Zealand at the venue.
Matt Fisher, who made his ODI debut this year, is likely to complete New Zealand's four-man pace attack. He has picked up four wickets in four innings and could retain his place in New Zealand's predicted playing XI for the fourth ODI against India.
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI vs India For 4th ODI, 2026
Tim Seifert, Will Young, Nick Kelly, Mitch Hay (WK), Dean Foxcroft, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry and Matt Fisher.
