India Eye Series Victory Against New Zealand in Fourth ODI

India are gearing up for a crucial fourth ODI against New Zealand on Friday, with an opportunity to seal the five-match series. India currently lead 2-0 after winning the first two matches, while the third ODI was abandoned due to rain. New Zealand will be looking to keep the series alive and protect their impressive home ODI record. Both teams have made several changes as key players have left to prepare for the upcoming Test series. Shreyas Iyer will captain India in the absence of Shubman Gill, while KL Rahul and fast bowler Anshul Kamboj have also been released from the ODI squad. Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad are expected to get opportunities, with Ishan likely to open alongside Rohit Sharma. India will also expect a stronger contribution from Rohit, who scored 0 and 23 in the first two matches. Iyer's performance with the bat will be equally important, particularly as he looks to overcome his struggles against short-pitched deliveries.

New Zealand have also made significant changes to their squad, releasing Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith and Henry Nicholls for the Test series. Finn Allen, Mitch Hay, Dean Foxcroft, Nick Kelly and Brett Randell have been brought into the side. Injured fast bowler Blair Tickner will miss the fourth ODI as well, while opener Tim Seifert will be keen to regain his form. The match is expected to take place without rain interruptions, and the Mount Maunganui pitch is likely to offer better batting conditions than the pace-friendly surfaces seen in the first two games. India have won two of their three ODIs at this venue. The last four day-night matches played here were won by teams batting second, making the toss an important factor. India will be aiming to seal the series, while New Zealand will be determined to bounce back.