The 4th ODI of the five-match series between India and New Zealand is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026, at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. India arrive at the venue leading the series 2-0, needing one more win to clinch the rubber with a match still to spare.

The 3rd ODI in Hamilton was abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain, which also meant New Zealand's home bilateral-ODI winning streak of 11 was not extended. The series now moves to Bay Oval, where India have a perfect record in men's ODIs, having won all three matches played there against New Zealand.

Bay Oval has hosted 13 men's ODIs since it opened in 2015, with an average first-innings score of 277.2 at the ground.

What is India's ODI record at Bay Oval?

India have played three ODIs at Bay Oval and won all three, giving them a 2-1 record in favour of wins — that is, two wins and a loss from three attempts, a solid record in their appearances at the venue. All three victories came against New Zealand.

The first of those wins came on January 26, 2019, when India batted first and won by 90 runs. Two days later, on January 28, 2019, India returned to the same ground and won the second ODI by 7 wickets while chasing. The third Bay Oval ODI, played on February 11, 2020, saw India post 296/7 and then lose by 5 wickets while defending under revised conditions.

How have India performed in the current series ahead of the 4th ODI?

In the 1st ODI in Auckland, New Zealand were bowled out for 185 in 40.2 overs. India reached the target of 143 in 22.4 overs under the DLS method, winning by 5 wickets. Virat Kohli top-scored with 74, and Shubman Gill contributed 37 as the two shared a 113-run stand during the chase.

The 2nd ODI in Wellington produced a tighter contest. India posted 113/7 in 26 overs, and New Zealand were dismissed for 134 while chasing a revised DLS target, handing India a 4-run victory. Gurnoor Brar was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for 30 runs. Washington Sundar, Axar Patel and Anshul Kamboj each claimed 2 wickets in that match to support Brar's effort.