Shreyas Iyer Leads India in Fourth ODI Against New Zealand After Winning Toss

In the fourth ODI of the series, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first against New Zealand at Bay Oval. With India leading the series 2-0, Iyer steps in as captain for the final two ODIs due to the absence of regular skipper Shubman Gill and KL Rahul. Both teams have made strategic changes to their lineups, aiming for victory in this crucial match. Read on for detailed team compositions and insights into the game.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 13, 2026, 07:54 IST

India Opts to Bowl First in Fourth ODI

Mount Maunganui [New Zealand], November 13: In the fourth ODI of the five-match series, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to field against New Zealand at Bay Oval on Friday. Currently, India leads the series 2-0, with the previous match in Hamilton being abandoned due to rain.

With regular captain Shubman Gill and KL Rahul departing the ODI squad to prepare for the Test series starting November 19, Iyer has taken over the captaincy for the last two ODIs. During the toss, he confirmed that Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, and Kuldeep Yadav are included in the playing XI. Iyer stated, "We will bowl first. It’s crucial to chase. The pitch appears dry, and we are treating this match as a knockout."

New Zealand's captain, Mitchell Santner, remarked, "It looks like a fantastic day for cricket. The pitch should offer pace and bounce, and it seems a bit dry. We have made six changes to our playing XI, which provides opportunities for new players, and that’s part of our strategy."

Playing XI for Both Teams

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer(c), Ishan Kishan(w), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh.

New Zealand (Playing XI): Tim Seifert(w), Will Young, Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Matthew Fisher.