India vs New Zealand 4th ODI Live Score: TOSS India captain Shreyas Iyer opts to field vs New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. The skipper of New Zealand - Mitchell Santner has a smile on his face and jokes that he will not be heading to the casino anytime soon. He reckons it should be a good day for cricket, with pace and bounce expected from the surface. He informs that they have made 6 changes to the side, with Bracewell, Foxcroft, Allen, Clarke and Henry coming into the XI. He feels this will be a good test of their squad depth against a strong Indian team, particularly given the demands of the schedule.. The captain of India - Shreyas Iyer states that when he looked at the wicket yesterday, there was a bit of grass, but notes that it is a bit dry currently and, with dew expected to come, bowling was an obvious choice. He adds that it is important to analyse the matches played to date, although they have not had the opportunity to play complete games. He praises the team's approach and attitude, saying they are treating this game as a knockout and that the next two matches are exceedingly important. Regarding the side changes, he says Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, and Kuldeep Yadav are making their way into the XI for this game..India vs New Zealand 4th ODI Live Score: India are in a strong position India are in a strong position after the third ODI in Hamilton was washed out. They cannot lose the series, while New Zealand can only hope to level it by winning the remaining matches.<br /><br />Rain has impacted all three matches thus far. However, the move to Mount Maunganui brings some hope, with clear weather forecast for the fourth ODI. The city did witness rain a week ago, though..India vs New Zealand Live Score: Bay Oval conditions, India's batting numbers and New Zealand's home record in focus The fourth ODI between India and New Zealand will bring the teams to Bay Oval, where conditions could once once more favour the bowlers. The last time a side crossed the 300-run mark at the venue was in February 2020, when New Zealand scored 300 for 5 in response to India's 296 for 7. India's top three have been particularly impressive since the 2023 World Cup, scoring 4,922 runs at an average of 55.3, including 17 hundreds and 26 fifties. New Zealand's top three average 32.01 in the same period. Yet, the hosts have not lost a home ODI series since January 2019, also against India..India vs New Zealand Live Score: Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad in focus as India reshuffle batting order India's batting combination will be one of the biggest talking points in the fourth ODI against New Zealand. With Shubman Gill and KL Rahul joining the Test squad preparations, Ishan Kishan is expected to get an opportunity to open alongside Rohit Sharma. The middle order could also see a change, with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma among the options available to India. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer will be expected to provide stability, while Naman Dhir and Axar Patel could add depth. The new-look combination will be keen to make the most of the opportunities at Bay Oval..India vs New Zealand Live Score: Matt Henry in contention for return as New Zealand make changes New Zealand could welcome Matt Henry back for the fourth ODI against India after the fast bowler recovered from a head injury sustained during a training collision with Devon Conway. Henry has also been working his way back from a low-grade quadriceps tear suffered during the second T20I. His return would reinforce New Zealand's bowling options at Bay Oval. However, Blair Tickner remains unavailable as he serves the ICC's mandatory seven-day stand-down period after being hit by a ball while batting during the second ODI. New Zealand have also added Finn Allen, Mitch Hay, Dean Foxcroft and Brett Randell to their squad..India vs New Zealand Live Score: Shreyas Iyer takes charge as India prepare for new-look combination Shreyas Iyer will lead India in the fourth ODI against New Zealand after Shubman Gill joined the Test preparations together with KL Rahul and Anshul Kamboj. The leadership change also brings an opportunity for India to experiment with their batting combination. Ishan Kishan is likely to open alongside Rohit Sharma, while Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma are competing for a place in the middle order. India could also bring Mohammed Siraj into the playing XI. With various regulars unavailable, the Mount Maunganui contest will provide a vital opportunity for the fringe athletes to make an impression..India vs New Zealand Live Score: India eye series advantage as fourth ODI moves to Mount Maunganui India will look to carry on their strong run in the ODI series when they face New Zealand in the fourth match at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Friday. The washout in Hamilton has ensured that India cannot lose the series, while New Zealand's best possible outcome is now a series draw. Showers has played a part in all three matches thus far, but the forecast for Friday offers some encouragement, with clear weather anticipated. The change of venue could also bring a different challenge, with recent ODIs at Bay Oval suggesting that bowlers could enjoy favourable conditions.