The Bay Oval pitch for the 4th ODI should suit batting, with a first-innings average of 235, though bowling first has a slightly better record here. Friday, November 13, 2026 is forecast to be sunny with a 10% chance of rain, 71% humidity and a 19 km/h wind, so a full match looks likely. India led the five-match series 2-0 after the first two ODIs. They won the 1st ODI by five wickets at Eden Park, then beat New Zealand by four runs under the DLS method in a rain-hit 2nd ODI in Wellington. India had earlier won the T20I series 3-2.
Shreyas Iyer leads India in this match, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the squad. Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand. The match starts at 3:00 PM local time (7:30 AM IST). In India, live streaming is on SonyLIV and the TV broadcast is on Sony Sports Network.
Bay Oval Pitch Report for NZ vs IND 4th ODI
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Good for batting, with scores dropping in the chase |
| Par first-innings score | Around 235 (venue average: 235) |
| Fast bowlers | New ball in the powerplay |
| Spinners | Can help control the middle overs |
| Dew and moisture | Humidity is 71%, so some moisture is possible, though the weather is expected to be dry |
| Toss advantage | Bowling first has won 17 ODIs here and batting first 15 |
Phase-by-Phase Pitch Behaviour
| Phase | How the Pitch Is Likely to Play |
|---|---|
| Powerplay (1 to 10) | Early wickets can swing the game. India have Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Auqib Nabi and Yash Thakur, while New Zealand have Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Matthew Fisher and Matt Henry |
| Middle overs (11 to 40) | Spin can control the scoring. India have Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, and New Zealand have Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell |
| Death overs (41 to 50) | Scoring should rise. The highest total here is 371/7 by New Zealand against Sri Lanka |
| Second innings | The average is 215, and the highest chase is 300/5 in 47.1 overs by New Zealand against India |
How the Pitch Plays at Bay Oval
Details on the soil, bounce and grass cover have not been confirmed. The venue stats show 32 ODIs, with 15 won batting first and 17 won bowling first. Scores drop in the chase, from an average of 235 in the first innings to 215 in the second.
The highest total here is 371/7 in 50 overs by New Zealand against Sri Lanka. The highest chase is 300/5 in 47.1 overs by New Zealand against India, which shows that big targets can be chased on this ground. The lowest total is 104/10 in 36.1 overs by New Zealand Women against England Women, and the lowest score defended is 140/9 in 50 overs by West Indies Women against Bangladesh Women.
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Mount Maunganui Weather Forecast for NZ vs IND 4th ODI
| Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Sunny |
| Temperature | High of 19°C, low of 14°C |
| Rain chance | 10% |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Wind | 19 km/h |
Rain is unlikely to interrupt play, so a full 50-over game is expected. The temperature is around 18°C through the afternoon. The wind could affect high shots and catches, so fielders and batters will need to allow for it.
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Bay Oval ODI Records and Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 32 |
| Won batting first | 15 |
| Won bowling first | 17 |
| Average first-innings score | 235 |
| Average second-innings score | 215 |
| Highest total | 371/7 (50 overs) by New Zealand vs Sri Lanka |
| Lowest total | 104/10 (36.1 overs) by New Zealand Women vs England Women |
| Highest score chased | 300/5 (47.1 overs) by New Zealand vs India |
| Lowest score defended | 140/9 (50 overs) by West Indies Women vs Bangladesh Women |
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NZ vs IND ODI Head-to-Head
| Matches | India Won | New Zealand Won | Tie or No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | 65 | 52 | 8 |
What Should the Captains Do at Bay Oval?
Bowl first if the toss is won, though the margin is thin. Bowling first has won 17 of 32 ODIs here, and the average score drops from 235 in the first innings to 215 in the second. The chase is helped by a dry forecast, which removes the risk of a revised target. Use the new ball well in the powerplay, because early wickets put the batting side under pressure. Use spin in the middle overs to slow the scoring, as both sides have quality spinners in Santner, Bracewell, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. Plan for the 19 km/h wind, which can make high catches harder, and set the field with that in mind.
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