Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:50pm on 30 Oct 2026,Friday Sports
New Zealand defeated India by 87 runs in the fourth T20I in Auckland, taking a 3-1 lead in the series and claiming their first win. India were bowled out for 172 for nine while chasing 260, after Jacob Duffy dismissed Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan in the opening over. Duffy finished with four wickets for 23 runs. Earlier, New Zealand posted 259 for seven, their highest T20I total against India. Glenn Phillips struck 107 from 49 balls, while Michael Bracewell scored 65 off 25. Their 115-run fifth-wicket stand came from 41 deliveries. Phillips also completed his third T20I century in 46 balls. India’s defeat was their second-largest by runs in T20Is. (PC: BCCI)
