India vs New Zealand 4th ODI: Ishan Kishan to Open, Shreyas Iyer to Captain Team India

New Delhi: The fourth match of the five-match ODI series between India and New Zealand will be played on Friday, November 13, at the Bay Oval ground in Mount Maunganui. The match will start at 7:30 am Indian time. Team India, which is leading 2-0 in the series, will be eyeing to capture the series by winning this match. At the same time, the New Zealand team will enter the home ground with the intention of saving its reputation.

Big changes will be seen in the Indian team before the fourth ODI. Regular captain Shubman Gill, wicketkeeper batsman KL Rahul and fast bowler Anshul Kamboj have separated from the team to prepare for the Test series. In such a situation, new faces are likely to get a chance in the playing eleven in place of these three players.

Will Shreyas Iyer captain in ODI for the first time?

Shreyas Iyer will take charge of the Indian team in the absence of Shubman Gill. This will be the first time that Iyer will captain India in one-day international cricket. At the same time, wicketkeeper batsman Ishan Kishan has been given the responsibility of vice-captain. Along with captaincy, Iyer will also have the challenge of performing better in batting.

Can Ishan Kishan and Rohit open?

After Shubman Gill's exit, Ishan Kishan can open the innings with Rohit Sharma. Ishaan may also get the responsibility of wicketkeeping. At the same time, Rituraj Gaikwad is likely to be included in the final eleven in place of KL Rahul. Virat Kohli can bat at number three.

Changes may also be seen in the fast bowling department. Mohammad Siraj is expected to get a chance in place of Anshul Kamboj. Siraj has not played any match in this series till now. Along with him, Arshdeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar can handle the responsibility of fast bowling.

Were there major changes in the New Zealand team also?

The New Zealand team may also enter the fourth ODI with a changed combination. Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Nathan Smith and Henry Nicholls have been separated from the team in preparation for the Test series. At the same time, Blair Tickner will not be available due to injury. The team will be captained by Mitchell Santner.

India's probable playing eleven

Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Naman Dheer, Axar Patel, Aaqib Nabi, Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar and Arshdeep Singh.

New Zealand's probable playing eleven

Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Will Young, Nick Kelly, Mitch Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Dean Foxcroft, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy.

Does India have a chance to win the series?

The Indian team is leading 2-0 in the five-match series. After winning the first and second ODI, India's third match was cancelled due to rain. In such a situation, Team India can win the series by winning the fourth ODI. On the other hand, for New Zealand it will be fight or die.