India Eyes Series Win Over New Zealand
India leads the five-match ODI series 2-0 ahead of the fourth match at Bay Oval on November 13, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Australia and New Zealand
India leads New Zealand 2-0 in a five-match ODI series, with the fourth match scheduled for November 13, 2026, at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The third match in Hamilton was abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain.
Why it matters
A fourth-match win would give India an unassailable lead in the series and end New Zealand's home bilateral ODI winning streak of 11 games in the format. The result also adds to India's strong record at Bay Oval, where it has won all three men's ODIs played against New Zealand.
Bay Oval has hosted 13 men's ODIs since opening in 2015, with an average first-innings score of 277.2. India won the first Bay Oval ODI by 90 runs in January 2019 and the second by 7 wickets, while losing the third in February 2020 by 5 wickets.
The players
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is an Indian batsman widely regarded as one of the most accomplished players of his generation in limited-overs cricket.
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is an Indian opening batsman who has become a key member of the national side's limited-overs lineup.
The details
India won the first match in Auckland by 5 wickets under the DLS method after New Zealand were bowled out for 185, with Virat Kohli top-scoring with 74. In the second match in Wellington, India posted 113/7 in 26 overs and won by 4 runs as New Zealand were dismissed for 134 chasing a revised target.
Timeline
January 26, 2019: India won the first ODI at Bay Oval by 90 runs.
January 28, 2019: India won the second ODI at Bay Oval by 7 wickets.
February 11, 2020: India lost the third ODI at Bay Oval by 5 wickets.
November 13, 2026: The fourth ODI is scheduled at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
Season Trajectory
India's 2019 wins at Bay Oval set a pattern of success on New Zealand's grounds that the current series extends. A series-clinching result in Mount Maunganui would reinforce India's record against the hosts in limited-overs cricket.
Travelers hoping to attend the Mount Maunganui fixture should check the match schedule and book accommodation early, as Bay Oval is a seaside venue. Ticket availability and local transport options should be confirmed closer to the date.
The takeaway
Following a venue's full match history can reveal patterns that shape expectations for future fixtures. Bay Oval's record suggests the ground has been a productive stop for Indian touring sides.
What happens next
The fourth ODI between India and New Zealand is scheduled for November 13, 2026, at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, with the fifth match to follow to complete the series.
Further reading
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