India vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Today – 4th T20I 2026
The 4th T20I of the New Zealand tour of India 2026 will be played between India (IND) and New Zealand (NZ) at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam on 28 January 2026. India have dominated the series so far and hold a commanding lead, making this match important for New Zealand to try and get back into the contest.
Match Details
| Match | India vs New Zealand – 4th T20I |
|---|---|
| Series | New Zealand tour of India 2026 |
| Match Type | T20 International |
| Date | 28 January 2026 |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Time | 07:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| Format | T20I |
Pitch & Conditions – Visakhapatnam
The pitch at Visakhapatnam is expected to be batter-friendly, with potential for high totals. Past matches here have seen good scoring from both sides, and the dew in evening conditions could favour chasing teams later in the game.
Pitch Behaviour (Expected)
- Good batting surface once set
- Spinners can be effective in middle overs
- Fast bowlers may get early seam movement
IND vs NZ Probable Playing XI (Updated)
(Final XI confirmed after toss) — based on recent match squads and predictions:
India (IND) – Probable XI
- Sanju Samson (WK)
- Ishan Kishan
- Abhishek Sharma
- Shreyas Iyer
- Suryakumar Yadav (C)
- Shivam Dube
- Rinku Singh
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
Other squad possibilities: Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Axar Patel
New Zealand (NZ) – Probable XI
- Devon Conway
- Tim Seifert (WK)
- Rachin Ravindra
- Glenn Phillips
- Mark Chapman
- Daryl Mitchell
- Mitchell Santner (C)
- Kyle Jamieson
- Matt Henry
- Ish Sodhi
- Jacob Duffy
IND vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Tips
India are currently in dominant form, and this series has also been regarded as preparation for the pending T20 World Cup 2026, so they’ll look to continue momentum.
🎯 Fantasy Strategy
- Prioritise top-order batters and steady accumulators
- Include all-rounders for multi-department points
- Strike bowlers in powerplay and death overs can fetch extra points
- Confirm final XI after toss before finalising your Dream11 team
🔥 Top Dream11 Picks – Match 4
⭐ Best Batters
- Abhishek Sharma (IND) – In red-hot form with big scores
- Ishan Kishan (IND) – Explosive keeper-batter
- Glenn Phillips (NZ) – Main aggressive force for NZ
🌀 Best All-Rounders
- Shivam Dube (IND) – Power hitting & bowling options
- Suryakumar Yadav (IND) – Captaincy contender
- Mitchell Santner (NZ) – Key spin all-round influence
🎯 Best Bowlers
- Jasprit Bumrah (IND) – Leading pacer in T20s
- Ravi Bishnoi (IND) – In form in recent T20s
- Ish Sodhi (NZ) – Spin wicket-taking threat
👑 Captain & Vice-Captain Suggestions
🏆 Best Captain Options
- Abhishek Sharma – High strike rate & consistency
- Suryakumar Yadav – Top middle-order batter
- Glenn Phillips – NZ’s key attacking batter
🥈 Best Vice-Captain Options
- Ishan Kishan
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mitchell Santner
🟢 Small League Dream11 Team (Safe)
WK: Sanju Samson
BAT: Abhishek Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan (VC), Suryakumar Yadav
ALL-R: Shivam Dube, Mitchell Santner, Rinku Singh
BOWL: Jasprit Bumrah, Ravi Bishnoi, Ish Sodhi
🟠 Grand League Dream11 Team (Risky)
WK: Tim Seifert
BAT: Glenn Phillips (C), Mark Chapman (VC), Rachin Ravindra
ALL-R: Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav
BOWL: Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson
IND vs NZ Match Prediction
India have a clear advantage in this series, with a strong batting unit and reliable bowling attack, and recent victories have boosted their confidence. New Zealand will look to fight back, but India remain favourites.
Prediction: India likely to win (series momentum strongly with home side)
