The Eden Park pitch report for the NZ vs IND 4th T20I points to a good batting surface, with the toss record level at 16 wins each for the sides batting and bowling first. A first-innings score of around 160 is par based on the venue average of 159, though scoring has been higher in this series. The weather forecast shows light rain and wind. The match is on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 8:00 PM local time (12:30 PM IST) in Auckland, with the toss at 12:00 PM IST.
India lead the five-match T20I series 3-0, after winning the 1st T20I by four wickets chasing 226, the 2nd by four wickets chasing 181 and the 3rd by six wickets chasing 199 in 13.2 overs. Shreyas Iyer leads India, and Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand. The match is the fourth of five T20Is in India’s tour of New Zealand. In India, live streaming is on SonyLIV, and the TV broadcast is on Sony Sports Network.
Eden Park Pitch Report for NZ vs IND 4th T20I
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Good for batting, with scores dropping in the chase, based on the venue record |
| Par first-innings score | Around 160 (venue average: 159) |
| Best for batting | The first innings, though the highest chase here is 245/5 |
| Fast bowlers | New ball in the powerplay, though no pace or swing data was available |
| Spinners | To be confirmed, though they can help control the middle overs |
| Boundaries | To be confirmed |
| Dew | Humidity is 73%, though wind may limit it and this is not confirmed |
| Toss advantage | Bowling first has won 16 T20s here and batting first 16 |
Phase-by-Phase Pitch Behaviour
| Phase | How the Pitch Is Likely to Play |
|---|---|
| Powerplay (1 to 6) | Early wickets can swing the game. India have Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh and Prince Yadav, while New Zealand have Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher and Blair Tickner |
| Middle overs (7 to 15) | Spinners can help control the scoring. India have Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy, and New Zealand have Mitchell Santner |
| Death overs (16 to 20) | Scoring should rise, and the highest total here is 245/5 by Australia against New Zealand |
| Second innings | The average is 149, and the highest chase is 245/5 in 18.5 overs by Australia against New Zealand |
How the Pitch Plays at Eden Park
Details on the soil, bounce and grass cover have not been confirmed. The venue stats show 37 T20s, with 16 won batting first and 16 won bowling first. Scores drop in the chase, from an average of 159 in the first innings to 149 in the second. These figures include women’s T20s, so the men’s averages may differ.
The highest total here is 245/5 by Australia against New Zealand, and Australia also made the highest chase, 245/5 in 18.5 overs, which shows that big targets can be chased on this ground. The lowest total is 76/10 in 9.3 overs by Bangladesh against New Zealand, and the lowest score defended is 108/6 by England Women against New Zealand Women. Scoring has been heavy in this series, with India chasing down 226, 181 and 199.
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Auckland Weather Forecast for NZ vs IND 4th T20I
The forecast for Friday points to a damp and windy day.
| Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Light rain |
| Temperature | 19°C high, 13°C low |
| Rain chance | 35% |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Wind | 32 km/h |
Light rain could interrupt the match, and a reduced-overs game is possible. A damp outfield and wind of 32 km/h will make life harder for bowlers and fielders, and a revised target can help the chasing side, which knows exactly what it needs. The wind could affect high shots and catches, and humidity of 73% could bring some moisture, although this is not confirmed.
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Eden Park T20 Records and Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 37 |
| Won batting first | 16 |
| Won chasing | 16 |
| Average first-innings score | 159 |
| Average second-innings score | 149 |
| Highest total | 245/5 (18.5 overs) by Australia vs New Zealand |
| Lowest total | 76/10 (9.3 overs) by Bangladesh vs New Zealand |
| Highest score chased | 245/5 (18.5 overs) by Australia vs New Zealand |
| Lowest score defended | 108/6 (20 overs) by England Women vs New Zealand Women |
| India’s record at the venue | To be confirmed |
The ground has a capacity of 41,000 and hosts Auckland. It also hosts rugby.
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NZ vs IND T20I Head-to-Head
| Matches | India Won | New Zealand Won | Tie or No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 22 | 11 | 1 |
What Should the Captains Do at Eden Park?
Bowl first if the toss is won. Light rain is forecast, and a revised target can help the chasing side, while India have already won all three matches of this series chasing. Use the new ball well in the powerplay, because early wickets put the batting side under pressure, as India showed in Christchurch and Wellington. Use spin in the middle overs to slow the scoring, as both sides have quality spinners in Santner, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy. Plan for the wind and damp conditions, which can make catching and gripping the ball harder, and keep a close eye on the rain and any revised target.
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