India are the pick in this New Zealand vs India match prediction, with a 54% win probability against 46% for New Zealand. India’s form line reads W L W W NR against W L L L NR for the hosts, and Gurnoor Brar’s 4/30 in the Wellington 2nd ODI showed an attack that can squeeze a total. Captain Shubman Gill is tipped to lead with the bat. This preview covers the toss, pitch, weather, head-to-head record, squads and fantasy cricket tips for NZ vs IND.
New Zealand vs India Match Details
Match | New Zealand vs India | 4th ODI | India tour of New Zealand |
Date | 13/11/2026 (Friday) |
Time | BDT 8:00 AM / PKT 7:00 AM / INR 7:30 AM |
Format | ODI |
Venue | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
Recent performance | New Zealand – W L L L NR, India – W L W W NR |
NZ vs IND India tour of New Zealand 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
Coverage of this ODI depends on where you are, and the platforms confirmed for each region are listed below.
- Pakistan: Ten Sports (TV), Tapmad (Live Streaming)
- India: Sony Sports Network (TV), Sony LIV (Live Streaming)
- Australia & New Zealand: FOX Cricket (TV) & Kayo Sports (Live Streaming) in Australia; Sky Sport NZ (TV) & Sky Go / Sky Sport Now (Live Streaming) in New Zealand
- USA & Canada: Willow TV (TV), Willow by Cricbuzz (Live Streaming)
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports 1 (TV), HBO Max (Live Streaming)
- Bangladesh: Tapmad (Live Streaming; no TV telecast listed)
- Sri Lanka: TEN Cricket (TV), Dialog Play (Live Streaming)
- MENA: Cricbuzz
- Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Click here to watch the Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH)
Broadcast details may vary by region.
New Zealand vs India Toss Prediction
New Zealand are expected to win the toss and bat first. Putting runs on the board gives the hosts the best way to answer an India side that finished the Wellington 2nd ODI on 113/7 chasing a revised 110. No pitch or dew details were supplied, so treat the bat-first call as a read of the matchup, not of the surface.
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Pitch Report
No official Bay Oval pitch report had been issued when this was written. The only recent evidence is from Wellington, where New Zealand made 134 in 41 overs, but that was a different ground. The forecast totals of 310+ and 320+ assume a better surface here, and that is a judgement and not a reported fact.
Weather Report
This weather report is thin because no forecast, temperature or dew figures were supplied. Interruptions are a live concern in this series: the Wellington game was settled by DLS, and both teams have an NR in their recent form. Check local conditions before the toss, since a shortened game would favour whoever adjusts faster.
NZ vs IND Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 126 |
New Zealand Won | 52 |
India Won | 65 |
Tied | 1 |
No Result | 8 |
First-ever Fixture | June 14, 1975 |
Most-recent Fixture | November 10, 2026 |
New Zealand vs India Team Preview & Squads
New Zealand
Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand, and his task in this NZ vs IND preview is to stop a slide: the form line reads W L L L NR, one win in four completed games. In Wellington his side made 134 in 41 overs, so he needs a steadier first innings.
Tim Seifert is our pick for New Zealand’s top run-scorer and most sixes, with a first-innings 310+ forecast. Daryl Mitchell is named the key batter, though he does not appear in the squad list supplied, so check the final team. Kyle Jamieson is the key bowler, and Jacob Duffy is tipped to take the most wickets. Nathan Smith is the listed key all-rounder but is also missing from the squad list. With no confirmed playing XI, the balance of the side is unsettled.
New Zealand Squad:
Mitchell Santner, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitchell Hay, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Tim Seifert, Will Young
India
Shubman Gill leads India and is our pick for Player of the Match. Their form reads W L W W NR, three wins in four completed games, and they took the Wellington 2nd ODI by 4 runs under DLS after holding New Zealand to 134 in 41 overs. Rohit Sharma is the named key batter, with Gill tipped as top run-scorer and most-sixes hitter. India’s forecast 320+ sits just above New Zealand’s 310+. Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan add depth, though Gill himself is absent from the supplied squad list, so confirm at the toss.
Gurnoor Brar, Player of the Match in Wellington with 4/30, is the key bowler, and Axar Patel is tipped to take the most wickets. Anshul Kamboj is the listed all-rounder but is not in the supplied squad. Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj give further options.
India Squad:
Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Arshdeep Singh, Auqib Nabi, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Gurnoor Brar, Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav, Kumar Kushagra, Mohammed Siraj, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Yash Thakur
NZ vs IND Prediction
Event | New Zealand | India |
Toss Winner | New Zealand | – |
Player of the Match | – | Shubman Gill |
Top Run Scorer | Tim Seifert | Shubman Gill |
Top Wicket Taker | Jacob Duffy | Axar Patel |
Most Sixes | Tim Seifert | Shubman Gill |
Predicted Score | 310+ | 320+ |
Win Probability | 46% | 54% |
New Zealand vs India Winning Prediction
Our call is India at 54% over New Zealand at 46%. They bring better recent form, a win in the Wellington 2nd ODI, a 65-52 lead in the head-to-head, and a slightly higher forecast total at 320+. It is a narrow edge, not a lock, with weather a real wildcard. Can Santner’s side bounce back, or will Gill’s India keep the upper hand? Follow JeetBuzz for match updates, stats and analysis.
FAQ: India tour of New Zealand 2026 4th ODI
What time does the New Zealand vs India 4th ODI start in IST?
The match starts at 7:30 AM IST on November 13, 2026.
Where can I watch the 4th ODI live in India?
The match is available to stream live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
Who was Player of the Match in the 2nd ODI?
India’s Gurnoor Brar won the award with figures of 4/30.