India and New Zealand are gearing up to take on each other in the fourth ODI on Friday in Tauranga. India are in total control of the five-match series, having already taken a 2-0 lead. The massive concern in the ongoing series has been rain and overcast conditions that have repeatedly disrupted proceedings. However, India have managed to make the most of the opportunities to keep themselves in a powerful position. 

The matches in Auckland and Wellington were affected by rain, and the third ODI in Hamilton was abandoned without a ball being bowled. India have maintained their momentum, securing a convincing victory in Auckland and securing a narrow win through DLS in Wellington. Now, India cannot lose the series following a 2-0 lead. But the problem is for New Zealand, who will be eager to turn things around and hope for victories in the last two games to level the series. 

Meanwhile, there is a leadership change in the Indian camp heading into the fourth game. Shubman Gill will not feature in the final two ODIs as he shifts his attention towards the upcoming two-match Test series. In his absence, Shreyas Iyer will take over the captaincy. India have also made an adjustment to their bowling attack. Anshul Kamboj has been left out. Yash Thakur has been brought into the squad and will look to make the most of his opportunity. 

Having represented India in the T20I series against Zimbabwe earlier this year, Thakur has now earned his maiden ODI call-up. For New Zealand too, there has been a change. They have announced a 13-member squad for the final two matches, with three experienced players Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls and Daryl Mitchell missing from the lineup. Tim Seifert, Finn Allen and Will Young will be expected to lead New Zealand’s batting attack.

Head-to-head

Matches - 125

NZ won - 52

IND won - 65

No result - 7

Tied - 1

New Zealand probable XI: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Will Young, Nick Kelly, Mitch Hay, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Dean Foxcroft, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

India possible XI: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Auqib Nabi, Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh