Seifert, Conway Shine; Mitchell’s Late Surge Lifts Kiwis to 215/7 vs India

In a thrilling encounter at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, New Zealand showcased their batting prowess, setting a target of 215 runs against India in the fourth match of the T20I series. Contributing significantly to this score were Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, and Daryl Mitchell.

New Zealand’s Batting Highlights

The match took place on January 28, 2026, with New Zealand opting to bat first after winning the toss. The opening pair of Tim Seifert and Devon Conway delivered an explosive start, amassing 71 runs in just six overs.

Key Players’ Contributions

• Tim Seifert: Scored 62 runs off 36 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes.
• Devon Conway: Contributed 44 runs from 23 balls, hitting 4 boundaries and 3 sixes.
• Daryl Mitchell: Added 39 runs off 18 balls, featuring 3 sixes and 2 fours.

However, the Indian bowlers struck back after a solid start. Kuldeep Yadav secured the first wicket by dismissing Conway, while Jasprit Bumrah also claimed a wicket, reducing New Zealand to 100 runs for 2 wickets.

Wickets and Bowling Performances

• Kuldeep Yadav: 2 wickets for 39 runs in 4 overs.
• Arshdeep Singh: 2 wickets for 33 runs in 4 overs.
• Jasprit Bumrah: 1 wicket for 38 runs in 4 overs.
• Ravi Bishnoi: 1 wicket for 49 runs in 4 overs.

Despite losing wickets at crucial moments, Daryl Mitchell’s late surge enabled New Zealand to finish their innings at 215 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs.

Series Context

With this victory, New Zealand is striving to make a statement in the ongoing series. Meanwhile, India, having already clinched a 3-0 lead in the five-match T20I series, aims to finalize a collaborative team performance ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Teams Overview

The match results reveal a highly competitive series, with both teams aiming to excel. Upcoming matches are expected to be equally riveting, as India seeks to finish strong before the World Cup.