New Zealand won by 87 runs against India in the fourth T20I on Friday, October 30, with Glenn Phillips’ 107 driving a commanding response after three consecutive defeats. Phillips earned Player of the Match honours as the hosts piled up 259/7 before Jacob Duffy’s four wickets helped restrict India to 172/9. India still lead the five-match T20I series 3-1.

Phillips and Bracewell power New Zealand to 259

Phillips provided the defining innings of New Zealand’s batting effort, scoring 107 as the hosts set India a daunting target of 260. Michael Bracewell supplied another substantial contribution with 65, while Finn Allen added 31 to a total that demanded sustained aggression from the visiting batters in reply.

Phillips and Bracewell contributed 172 runs between them, giving New Zealand the scoring weight they needed to turn the tables after India’s successful chases in the opening three matches. Their individual efforts underpinned a formidable 259/7 from 20 overs.

Mayank Yadav took three wickets for India, while Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel claimed one apiece. Those wickets could not prevent New Zealand from setting a target requiring India to score at 13 runs per over.

Duffy leads the defence as India fall short

India’s chase never produced an individual innings to rival Phillips’ century. Tilak Varma scored 35, Naman Dhir contributed 28 and Abhishek Sharma made 27, but New Zealand’s wicket-taking attack kept the reply well short of the required total.

Duffy led that effort with four wickets, supported by Mitchell Santner and Matthew Fisher, who took two each. Between them, the trio accounted for eight of India’s nine wickets as the visitors finished on 172/9 after their full 20 overs.

The contrast was decisive: New Zealand had a century and a substantial supporting half-century, while India’s highest individual contribution was Tilak’s 35. The resulting 87-run margin gave the hosts their first victory of the T20I series.

Key performers

  • Glenn Phillips: 107 runs and Player of the Match.
  • Michael Bracewell: 65 runs for New Zealand.
  • Finn Allen: 31 runs for New Zealand.
  • Jacob Duffy: Four wickets to lead New Zealand’s defence.
  • Mitchell Santner and Matthew Fisher: Two wickets each.
  • Mayank Yadav: Three wickets for India; Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel took one each.
  • Tilak Varma: India’s highest scorer with 35; Naman Dhir made 28 and Abhishek Sharma scored 27.

NerdSports Stat: Glenn Phillips’ 107 and Michael Bracewell’s 65 added up to 172 runs—exactly India’s entire total in the chase.

India retain series lead despite emphatic setback

India had already secured the five-match T20I series by winning the first three matches. They won the opener by four wickets with two balls remaining, followed it with another four-wicket victory with one ball left, then clinched the series with a six-wicket win and 40 balls to spare in the third T20I.

This result neither levels the series nor extends India’s lead: New Zealand reduce the deficit to 3-1. The hosts now have the chance to finish the T20I leg with successive victories when the teams meet again on Sunday, November 1.

The tour then moves into five ODIs between November 3 and 14, followed by Tests beginning on November 18 and November 26.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between New Zealand and India?

New Zealand won the match by 87 runs, scoring 259/7 before restricting India to 172/9.

Who was the Player of the Match?

Glenn Phillips was named Player of the Match for his 107 runs.

What is the series standing after this match?

India lead the five-match T20I series 3-1 and had already secured the series by winning the opening three matches.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Glenn Phillips top-scored with 107 runs.

When is the next match in the series?

New Zealand face India in the fifth and final T20I on Sunday, November 1, 2026.