India vs New Zealand 4th T20 Pitch Report: India (IND) will face New Zealand (NZ) in the fourth T20I match on Wednesday, January 28, at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The match will begin at 7:00 PM. Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's India vs New Zealand fourth T20 match.
India vs New Zealand (IND vs NZ) Match Details:
- League: New Zealand tour of India 2026
- Venue: Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy International Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
- Date: January 28, 2026
- Start Time: 07:00 PM
- Teams: India vs New Zealand
IND vs NZ Match Previews
The Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, has been in superb form from the first match of the series in Nagpur to the third match in Guwahati, and has already clinched the five-match series. Their batting, bowling, and fielding have been excellent in every aspect, with almost every player contributing significantly in at least one match. They will be looking to extend their lead further on Wednesday and make it 4-0.
New Zealand has shown glimpses of brilliance, but their inability to perform consistently and play to their full potential has been the reason for their defeats in all the matches so far. The team, captained by Mitchell Santner, knows they are a very strong side, especially in the shortest format of the game. They will be hoping to put in their best performance in Visakhapatnam and offer some resistance in the series.
IND vs NZ, ACA-VDCA Stadium Pitch Report
NZ vs IND 4th T20 Match Pitch Report: The pitch at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam is good for batsmen in the IND vs NZ fourth T20I, and spinners might also get some assistance later in the match.
The pitch is flat, hard, and made of red soil, providing true bounce that is ideal for aggressive strokeplay and giving teams batting first a chance to score over 180 runs. It tends to dry out and slow down in the evening, offering grip to the spinners, especially due to the coastal humidity. Dew in the second innings could make bowling difficult, potentially giving the chasing team an advantage.
In the last T20I played here (India vs Australia, 2023), Australia scored 208 runs, which India chased down in a thrilling match. This ground is conducive to high scores but also offers some opportunities for bowlers who can vary their pace and line.
ACA-VDCA Stadium Records and Stats In T20
| Total matches: | 12 |
| Batting first won: | 3 |
| Bowling first won: | 9 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 127 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 117 |
| Highest Total: | 209/9 |
| Lowest Total: | 82/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 209/8 |
| Lowest Defended: | 138/4 |
IND vs NZ 4th T20 Playing 11
India (IND) Possible Playing 11: 1. Sanju Samson(WK), 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Ishan Kishan(WK), 4. Suryakumar Yadav(C), 5. Shivam Dube, 6. Hardik Pandya, 7. Rinku Singh, 8. Harshit Rana, 9. Ravi Bishnoi, 10. Kuldeep Yadav, 11. Jasprit Bumrah
New Zealand (NZ) Possible Playing 11: 1. Devon Conway, 2. Tim Seifert(WK), 3. Rachin Ravindra, 4. Glenn Phillips, 5. Daryl Mitchell, 6. Mark Chapman, 7. Mitchell Santner(C), 8. Matt Henry, 9. Kyle Jamieson, 10. Ish Sodhi, 11. Jacob Duffy
