NZ vs IND 4th T20I 2026: Phillips 107, New Zealand Win by 87
Published on October 30, 2026
Summary Overview: New Zealand beat India by 87 runs in the 4th T20I at Eden Park for their first win of the series. Glenn Phillips hit 107 off 49 balls with 10 sixes, Michael Bracewell 65 off 25, and Jacob Duffy took 4 for 23. India lead the series 3-1.
Who won? New Zealand, by 87 runs at Eden Park, Auckland. They made 259 for 7, and India finished on 172 for 9.
Who starred? Glenn Phillips smashed 107 off 49 balls with 10 sixes and was named Player of the Match. Michael Bracewell hit 65 off 25 with six sixes, and fast bowler Jacob Duffy took 4 for 23.
What does it mean? It is New Zealand's first win of the series, a consolation after India had already clinched it. India lead 3-1 with one game left.
What's next? The 5th T20I is on Sunday, November 1 at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
Match Report: Phillips and Bracewell Break Loose
For readers new to cricket: in a T20 match, each team bats for up to 20 overs (an over is six legal deliveries). A team wins by runs when it bats first and the other side cannot reach its total. A score of 259 is huge in T20 cricket, where 180 to 200 is usually considered strong.
New Zealand's Innings: 115 Off 40 Balls
India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl, as he had in Wellington. Mayank Yadav, in for Bhuvneshwar Kumar, removed Tim Seifert in the first over and trapped Daryl Mitchell lbw for a quick 24 off 9. Finn Allen (31 off 17) and Glenn Phillips added 59 before Axar Patel removed Allen, and Mayank took his third wicket when Bevon Jacobs fell at 112 for 4 in the 11th over.
Then came the onslaught. Phillips and Michael Bracewell added 115 off just 40 balls for the fifth wicket. Bracewell hit six sixes in 65 off 25 before Prince Yadav trapped him lbw, and Phillips went on to a brilliant 107 off 49 balls, with six fours and 10 sixes, before falling in the final over.
New Zealand posted 259 for 7. Nitish Kumar Reddy's four overs went for 64.
India's Chase: Duffy Strikes Early and Late
India needed a fast start, and they got the opposite. Jacob Duffy had Sanju Samson caught behind with the second ball and caught and bowled Ishan Kishan three balls later. India were 4 for 2 after five deliveries.
Abhishek Sharma (27 off 15) and Iyer (22 off 11) hit back, but Matthew Fisher and Adam Milne removed them, and captain Mitchell Santner took two wickets in the ninth over to leave India 89 for 6 in the ninth over.
Naman Dhir (28 off 13) and Tilak Varma (35 off 35) kept the score moving, but Duffy returned to remove Dhir and Arshdeep Singh with consecutive balls. India finished on 172 for 9, 87 short.
Turning Point: The Phillips and Bracewell Stand
At 112 for 4 after 10.4 overs, India had pulled things back after a fast start. Phillips and Bracewell then scored 115 runs in 40 balls, almost three runs a ball, and turned a good total into a match-winning one.
Stat Corner
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
| Glenn Phillips | New Zealand | 107 (49), 6 fours, 10 sixes, Player of the Match |
| Michael Bracewell | New Zealand | 65 (25), 4 fours, 6 sixes |
| Jacob Duffy | New Zealand | 4 for 23 (4 overs) |
| Mitchell Santner (c) | New Zealand | 2 for 24 (4 overs) |
| Matthew Fisher | New Zealand | 2 for 40 (4 overs) |
| Finn Allen | New Zealand | 31 (17), 2 sixes |
| Mayank Yadav | India | 3 for 48 (4 overs) |
| Tilak Varma | India | 35 (35), 3 sixes |
| Naman Dhir | India | 28 (13), 2 sixes |
| Abhishek Sharma | India | 27 (15) |
How the Game Turned
| Moment | Score |
| Mayank's early strikes | New Zealand 34 for 2 (2.5 overs) |
| New Zealand at 10.4 overs | 112 for 4 |
| Phillips and Bracewell stand | 115 off 40 balls for the 5th wicket |
| New Zealand total | 259 for 7 (20 overs) |
| Duffy's first over | India 4 for 2 (0.5 overs) |
| Santner's double strike | 86 for 4 to 89 for 6 |
| Duffy's two in two | 121 for 6 to 121 for 8 |
| India finish | 172 for 9 (20 overs) |
Powerplay Comparison
| Team | First 6 overs |
| New Zealand | 67 for 2 |
| India | 61 for 4 |
Playing XIs
| Team | Playing XI |
| New Zealand | Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher |
| India | Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav |
Changes: New Zealand brought in Nathan Smith for Kyle Jamieson. India left out Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Bhuvneshwar Kumar and brought in Ishan Kishan and Mayank Yadav, with Kishan keeping wicket.
Series So Far
| Match | Venue | Result |
| 1st T20I | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | India won by 4 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | India won by 4 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | Hnry Stadium, Wellington | India won by 6 wickets |
| 4th T20I | Eden Park, Auckland | New Zealand won by 87 runs |
Series score: India 3, New Zealand 1. India have already won the series.
What's Next
| Match | Date | Venue | Local (NZDT) | IST | Pakistan | UK | ET |
| 5th T20I | Sun, Nov 1 | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 8:00 PM | 12:30 PM | 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
Local time is New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13). IST is India Standard Time (UTC+5:30). Pakistan is on PKT (UTC+5). UK times are GMT. ET is US Eastern Standard Time, as US clocks go back on November 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won New Zealand vs India 4th T20I 2026?
- New Zealand, by 87 runs at Eden Park, Auckland.
How many sixes did Glenn Phillips hit?
- 10, in his 107 off 49 balls.
Who took the most wickets?
- Jacob Duffy, with 4 for 23.
What is the series score?
- India lead 3-1 and have already won the series.
When is the 5th T20I?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Seddon Park, Hamilton, starting at 8:00 PM local time (12:30 PM IST).
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