Shreyas Iyer Leads India in Fourth ODI Against New Zealand

India Opts to Bowl First in Crucial ODI

Mount Maunganui [New Zealand], November 13: In the fourth ODI of the five-match series at Bay Oval, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to field against New Zealand.

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 on November 19, Iyer steps in as captain for the last two ODIs.

During the toss, Iyer confirmed that Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, and Kuldeep Yadav would be part of the playing XI.

“We will bowl first as it’s about chasing. The pitch appears quite dry. We are treating this match like a knockout,” he stated, mentioning the inclusion of Ruturaj, Kishan, and Kuldeep.

New Zealand's captain, Mitchell Santner, remarked, “It looks like a fantastic day for cricket with good pace and bounce. The pitch seems a bit dry. We have made six changes to our lineup, which is a great opportunity for the players.”

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

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