
Sandy Verma
Tezzbuzz|14-11-2026
There have been a total of 9 changes in the playing eleven of both the teams in the fourth ODI between India and New Zealand. Team India has given a chance to three new players, while New Zealand has given a chance to six new players.
IND vs NZ 4th ODI: The fourth match of the five-match ODI series being played between India and New Zealand is being played at the Bay Oval ground in Mount Maunganui. In this match, major changes were seen in the playing eleven of both the teams. Indian captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bowl first. At the same time, due to the release of many players of both the teams from the ODI squad due to the preparations for the upcoming Test series, new faces have been given a chance in this match.
India and New Zealand have made a total of 9 changes in their playing eleven for the fourth ODI. While the Indian team has given a chance to three players, the New Zealand team has come on the field with six changes. In such a situation, everyone's eyes will be on the changed strategy of both the teams and the performance of the new players in this match.
IND vs NZ: 3 changes in Indian playing XI
The Indian team management has made three changes in its playing eleven for the fourth ODI. Rituraj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan and Kuldeep Yadav have got a chance to play in this match. The special thing is that these three players have come on the field for the first time in the current ODI series. Rituraj Gaikwad has been included in the team in place of Shubman Gill, while Ishan Kishan has got a place in the playing eleven in place of wicketkeeper batsman KL Rahul. At the same time, experienced spinner Kuldeep Yadav has returned in place of fast bowler Anshul Kamboj.
IND vs NZ: New Zealand made 6 major changes in the playing XI
On the other hand, the New Zealand team has made twice as many changes as India. Under the captaincy of Mitchell Santner, the Kiwi team has come on the field with six changes. The team has also given responsibility to new players in the batting order. Nick Kelly has been fielded to bat at number three and Dean Foxcroft at number four. Apart from this, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Christian Clarke and Matt Henry have also been included in the playing eleven. Due to rest of players before the Test series and change in team composition, New Zealand's playing eleven looks quite changed in this match.
IND vs NZ: Playing XI of India and New Zealand
India's playing 11: Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Naman Dheer, Aaqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar and Arshdeep Singh.
New Zealand's playing 11: Tim Seifert (wk), Will Young, Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Christian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry and Matthew Fisher.




