India aims to extend its dominance in the ongoing T20 series against New Zealand as they face off in the 4th T20I in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Having already secured an unassailable 3-0 lead, the Men in Blue will be looking to build on their momentum and secure a 4-0 advantage.

In a strategic move at the toss, India won and elected to bowl first at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. The decision to bowl first is influenced by the likelihood of dew, which gives chasing teams an advantage. India made one change to their playing XI, with Arshdeep Singh replacing Ishan Kishan. New Zealand has brought back Lockie Ferguson and James Neesham to the squad, releasing Kristian Clarke and Tim Robinson.

India has displayed formidable form throughout the series, securing convincing victories in the first three matches. In the previous match in Guwahati, India chased down a target of 154 runs in just 10 overs. Abhishek Sharma has been in excellent form, while Suryakumar Yadav seems to have rediscovered his touch just in time for the World Cup. However, Sanju Samson's recent struggles with the bat remain a concern for the team. With Ishan Kishan performing well and Tilak Varma expected to return for the T20 World Cup, Samson will be under pressure to score runs in the remaining matches.

New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, will be keen to salvage some pride and put up a better performance in the remaining matches. While they have shown glimpses of their potential, they have struggled to perform consistently as a unit.

The pitch at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam generally favors the batsmen, promising a high-scoring game. The weather is expected to be clear but hazy with high humidity, typical for coastal venues in January. The temperature is expected to be around 21°C during match hours.

India sounded a strong warning to the rest of the world ahead of the World Cup. Getting past this side will take some doing.