IND Vs NZ Live Score, 4th T20I: Glenn Phillips' Century, Jacob Duffy's Four-Fer Hand India Crushing 87-Run Defeat

"We took most of the risks and it was fantastic. It was easier to hit with the wind, but the dimensions do play a role here."

Speaking about his fitness, Phillips added, "It's alright, nothing major. A lot of cricket is coming up and I want to be 100%."

New Zealand produce a commanding performance to defeat India by 87 runs and register their first win of the five-match series, which the hosts still lead 3-1. Glenn Phillips (107 off 49) and Michael Bracewell (65 off 25) powered the visitors to a formidable 259/7 before Jacob Duffy (4/23) led the bowling attack with a devastating spell.

India's chase unravelled almost immediately after losing two wickets in the opening over, and despite efforts from Tilak Varma (35), Naman Dhir (28) and Abhishek Sharma (27), they could only manage 172/9. A comprehensive victory for the Black Caps!

India's last hopes take another hit! Matthew Fisher gets the big wicket of Tilak Varma, with Tim Seifert completing the catch. Tilak's fighting knock comes to an end at 35 off 35 balls, including one four and three sixes. He tried to hold the innings together, but New Zealand have finally broken through!

Milne pulls the pace back, and Tilak Varma cannot find a way through. He drives the fuller delivery straight to mid-off before ducking under a short ball that follows. Two dot balls in a row as New Zealand keep the pressure on!

Tilak Varma is refusing to go down without a fight! He takes Adam Milne to the cleaners with back-to-back boundaries, first smashing a good-length delivery over mid-off for a huge six before following it up with a cracking four over wide mid-off. A much-needed counterattack from Tilak as India look to salvage some pride.

Jacob Duffy strikes twice in quick succession to leave India reeling! Naman Dhir's entertaining 28 off 13 balls comes to an end as Nathan Smith takes the catch, and Arshdeep Singh follows him back to the pavilion for a golden duck, caught by Bevon Jacobs. Another double blow for New Zealand as India's collapse continues!

A costly miss from New Zealand! Naman Dhir goes inside-out against Mitchell Santner, aiming over cover.

Bevon Jacobs gets across at deep cover and seems to have the ball covered, but it bursts straight through his outstretched hands and sails over the ropes. A dropped catch turns into six runs, and India will gladly take that bonus!

Tilak Varma nudges Santner's delivery into the gap at mid-wicket and picks up a single. India will have to settle for ones and twos as they look to stop the slide and rebuild.

MITCHELL SANTNER IS RUNNING RIOT! Two wickets in the same over, and India are crumbling under pressure in Auckland. Axar Patel drills a tossed-up delivery straight back at the bowler, but Santner shows superb reflexes.

He parries the ball on the first attempt before grabbing the rebound to complete a brilliant caught-and-bowled. India are losing wickets at an alarming rate, and this chase is slipping away fast!

Nitish Reddy's counterattack comes to an end! Mitchell Santner strikes as Reddy slaps one straight into the hands of Michael Bracewell at extra-cover.

Bracewell makes no mistake, and Santner celebrates a major milestone, picking up his 150th T20I wicket! Reddy departs for a quickfire 21 off 10 balls, leaving India with another hole to fill.

Nitish Reddy takes a nasty blow! Nathan Smith bangs it in short and gets some extra bounce, catching Reddy on his right shoulder as he attempts to pull across the line. The Indian batter is wincing in pain, and the physio might be needed for a quick check.

Nitish Reddy is finally finding his rhythm and taking the attack to Nathan Smith! He launches a length delivery over long-on for a clean six, then follows it up with another maximum, this time via a thick top-edge that sails over the keeper and the ropes.

Smith also sends one down the leg-side of the contest with a wayward bouncer called wide. Reddy is beginning to shift gears!

India lose another big wicket! Matthew Fisher delivers a crucial blow as Abhishek Sharma departs inside the powerplay. With Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan already back in the hut, the responsibility was on Abhishek to get India's innings moving.

However, Fisher's 143kph hard-length delivery does the trick, with Mitchell Santner completing the catch. Abhishek walks back for 27 off 15 balls, and India are in serious trouble.

Abhishek Sharma and Shreyas Iyer are looking to rebuild India's innings after the early double blow. Abhishek gets a big slice of luck as Mitchell Santner spills a tough chance at mid-off, and the Indian opener makes New Zealand pay immediately, dispatching Jacob Duffy for a boundary next ball. A much-needed boost for India.

JACOB DUFFY IS ON FIRE!

Two wickets in the opening over, and India are suddenly in deep trouble. Ishan Kishan becomes the latest victim, departing for a duck. He gets down on one knee to help a good-length delivery along, but only manages a toe-end that lobs straight back to the bowler. Duffy makes no mistake with a simple return catch.

Shreyas Iyer comes to the crease.

Oh, that's a massive early breakthrough for New Zealand! Jacob Duffy strikes back immediately after being taken for four. He pulls his length back, and Sanju Samson, looking to repeat the attacking approach, goes for the pull but gets a thick top-edge instead.

The ball goes high into the air, and Tim Seifert does brilliantly to run forward and complete a diving catch. New Zealand have the breakthrough they were desperately after!

Sanju Samson departs for 4 off 2 balls, and India have lost their first wicket almost immediately. Duffy gets his man.

What a start for India! Sanju Samson wastes no time getting off the mark, making room against Jacob Duffy's 138kph full delivery and lofting it beautifully over extra cover. All timing, all class, and almost enough to send it sailing over the ropes. India are up and running with a boundary.

Chase time! Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma are out in the middle, with Samson on strike. Jacob Duffy has the new ball in hand.

New Zealand finish with a massive total on the board after Glenn Phillips' sensational 107 off 49 balls powered their innings. The centurion smashed 10 sixes and six fours before Nitish Kumar Reddy finally dismissed him, with Abhishek Sharma taking the catch. Michael Bracewell also made a blistering 65 off 25 balls as the hosts hammered the Indian bowlers, with Nitish conceding 64 runs in his four overs.

NZ 259/7 (20)

Arshdeep Singh finishes his spell on a high, dismissing Mitchell Santner in the final over of his spell to claim his 150th T20I wicket! The left-arm pacer gets his reward for an excellent effort, with Nitish Kumar Reddy taking a well-judged catch at sweeper cover. Despite three wides and a flurry of runs earlier in the over, Arshdeep strikes at the death and remains India's most economical bowler tonight.

NZ 246/6 (19)

Glenn Phillips brings up a sensational century! The Kiwi star launches Arshdeep Singh for a maximum to reach the three-figure mark, capping off a stunning knock. Phillips raises his hands and removes his helmet as Eden Park erupts, with John Cena's entrance music adding to the celebrations. What a series Phillips is having!

NZ 244/5 (18.3)

Finally, a much-needed quiet over for India! Prince Yadav breaks the dangerous partnership by trapping Michael Bracewell LBW for a superb 65 off 25 balls, ending his six-hitting spree. The pacer concedes just six runs in the over, including a wide, as India finally manage to apply some brakes. Glenn Phillips moves to 92 off 44 and will have his eyes on a century.

NZ 232/5 (18)

New Zealand are putting on a six-hitting exhibition at Eden Park! Michael Bracewell brings up a stunning 19-ball half-century and continues to torment Mayank Yadav, collecting three more maximums in the over. That's 20 runs off it, with the Kiwis hammering seven sixes in their last nine balls. Glenn Phillips remains unbeaten on 90 as India struggle to find answers.

NZ 226/4 (17)

Glenn Phillips unleashes absolute carnage! New Zealand plunder 32 runs off Nitish Kumar Reddy's over as Phillips tears into the Indian seamer, smashing sixes at will. The Kiwi batter races to 90 off just 42 deliveries, moving within touching distance of a stunning century, while Michael Bracewell provides support. A nightmare over for India as the scoring rate skyrockets.

NZ 206/4 (16)

A much-needed quiet over for India as Arshdeep Singh keeps the scoring in check, conceding just seven runs, including a wide. Michael Bracewell moves to 44 off 17, while Glenn Phillips is on 60 off 36. New Zealand continue to build towards a formidable total, but Arshdeep manages to apply some brakes.

NZ 174/4 (15)

New Zealand continue to pile on the runs as Prince Yadav takes a pounding, conceding 18 runs in the over. Glenn Phillips brings up another half-century in the series before launching a six over long-off, while Michael Bracewell joins the assault with a maximum of his own. Phillips moves to 57 off 33, with Bracewell racing to 21 off just 8 deliveries.

NZ 147/4 (13)

New Zealand hit back with a big over! Michael Bracewell and Glenn Phillips take Naman Dhir apart for 16 runs, with boundaries flowing freely. Bracewell is off to a flying start, moving to 12 off just 5 deliveries, while Phillips reaches 48 off 30.

NZ 129/4 (12)

Mayank Yadav is having a brilliant outing with the ball! The speedster strikes again, dismissing Bevon Jacobs for 7 with a sharp short ball that produces a top-edge, safely pouched by Arshdeep Singh at midwicket. That's Mayank's third wicket of the innings as he concedes just four runs in the over. Glenn Phillips remains on 43 off 28, Michael Bracewell joins him.

NZ 113/4 (11)

A tidy over from Axar Patel as he keeps Glenn Phillips and Bevon Jacobs in check, conceding just five runs. Phillips moves to 43 off 25, while Jacobs is on 5 off 5.

NZ 109/3 (10)

Finn Allen goes after Axar Patel, smashing 17 runs with a four and two sixes, but the spinner has the last laugh! Allen departs for 31 off 17, caught by Abhishek Sharma. New Zealand in a little trouble now, with Glenn Phillips unbeaten on 32.

NZ 93/3 (8)

New Zealand finish the powerplay on high, adding 14 runs in the sixth over off Prince Yadav. Glenn Phillips has shifted gears with an unbeaten 26 off 14 balls, while Finn Allen is on 12 off 9. Despite Mayank Yadav's early double strike, the Kiwis have recovered well and are building momentum.

NZ 67/2 (6)

A productive over for New Zealand as they collect 11 runs off Prince Yadav's first over. Finn Allen and Glenn Phillips keep the scoreboard ticking, easing the pressure after Mayank Yadav's early double strike.

NZ 45/2 (4)

Daryl Mitchell takes Mayank Yadav for 20 runs in four balls, smashing two sixes and two fours, but the pacer has the last laugh! Mayank traps Mitchell lbw for 24 off 9, with ball-tracking confirming it was plumb. Mitchell's review goes in vain as New Zealand lose their second wicket.

NZ 34/2 (3)

Arshdeep Singh concedes just nine runs in his first over as New Zealand yet to score runs through boundaries. Finn Allen and Daryl Mitchell collect runs through running between the wickets and keep the scoreboard ticking after Tim Seifert's early dismissal.

NZ 14/1 (2)

Mayank Yadav strikes in his very first over! After conceding five runs, including a no-ball, the pacer dismisses Tim Seifert for 3 off 5, caught by Prince Yadav.

NZ 5/1 (1)

Tim Seifert and Finn Allen are out in the middle, with Seifert taking strike. Mayank Yadav has the new ball in hand and will open the attack for India.

New Zealand have recorded powerplay scores of 65/1, 43/3 and 58/1 in the first three T20Is. Can they make another flying start today? India have left out Bhuvneshwar Kumar following three expensive outings (0/49, 1/50 and 0/40), with Mayank Yadav replacing him and taking the new ball.

"Another fresh start today. It does bounce a bit more here. Looks like another good pitch. If you get a start, you can cash in. We've talked about plans. Batting group, we've done well. Today's going to be tough to catch with the wind. They come really hard at us in the powerplay. Nathan Smith is back in for Kyle Jamieson," said New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner. 

New Zealand (Playing XI): Finn Allen, Tim Seifert(w), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher

India (Playing XI): Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav

India won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's comeback series has been far from ideal, with the veteran pacer managing just one wicket in three matches while conceding 139 runs in 12 overs at an economy rate of 11.58. He leaked 49 runs in the first T20I, 50 in the second and another 40 in the third, raising questions over his place in the playing XI. With Mayank Yadav waiting for an opportunity, India could consider a change in their pace attack after sealing the series.

Eden Park's unusual dimensions could pose a fresh challenge for both teams, particularly New Zealand's bowlers. With shorter straight boundaries and larger square boundaries, bowlers will need to adjust their lines, lengths and field placements. India's aggressive batters could exploit any mistakes, making adaptability crucial in the fourth T20I.

India produced a dominant batting display in the 3rd T20I in Wellington, beating New Zealand by six wickets to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Chasing 199, Abhishek Sharma smashed a sensational 113 off just 38 balls, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi chipped in with 45 off 19 deliveries. The duo added 133 runs for the opening wicket in just 7.1 overs. Earlier, Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten 89 powered New Zealand to 198/3. India completed the chase in just 13.2 overs.

Total matches: 34

India won: 22

New Zealand won: 11

With the series already sealed, India could use the remaining matches to test their bench strength. Mayank Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy and Shivam Dube could get opportunities as the management experiments with combinations ahead of upcoming assignments.

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The India vs New Zealand 4th T20I will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network’s TV channels in India. Live streaming of the match will be available on the SonyLIV app and website from 12:30 PM IST onwards.

New Zealand Squad: Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Adam Milne, Blair Tickner, Matthew Fisher, Devon Conway

India Squad: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kumar Kushagra, Mayank Yadav

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