Nine changes for India vs New Zealand 4th ODI at Mount Maunganui: Who comes in, who misses out?

Shreyas Iyer and Gautam Gambhir (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: There were nine changes in the playing XI as India and New Zealand made several changes for the fourth ODI of the five-match series at Mount Maunganui on Friday.New Zealand made six changes while India brought in three players. Indian captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to field first.India lead the series 2-0 after the third ODI in Hamilton was washed away by rain.

India bring in Gaikwad, Kishan and Kuldeep

As expected, India gave opportunities to Ruturaji Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan and Kuldeep Yadav. Gaikwad will open Rohit Sharma’s innings after regular skipper Shubman Gill was rested to prepare for the upcoming Test series.Kishan has replaced KL Rahul, who will also be involved in the team’s preparations for the two-match Test series.Kuldeep Yadav was the third change in the Indian playing eleven.At the draw, Iyer said India wanted to make the most of the conditions and treat the remaining matches as important contests.“We will mix first,” Iyer said.Iyer said the possibility of dew later in the evening was one of the main reasons India opted to bat first.“Yes, absolutely. I think it’s about chasing and when we looked at the wicket yesterday there was a bit of grass, but today it looks quite dry and also considering the evening dew, one of the reasons we decided to bowl first,” Iyer said.With India leading the series 2-0, Iyer said the team will treat the fourth and fifth ODIs as knockout matches.He also praised the team’s attitude despite the rain interrupting the series.“Well, it’s important to first analyze the matches we played before. We couldn’t play proper matches but still I think the attitude and attitude was phenomenal and going into it we will definitely take it as a knock-out. So the next two matches will be crucial and crucial,” Iyer said.

New Zealand made six changes

New Zealand made six changes to their playing XI, giving several players a chance to showcase themselves.Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Finn Allen, Kristian Clarke, Michael Bracewell and Matt Henry.Captain Mitchell Santner said the changes would help New Zealand build squad depth ahead of the World Cup year.“Six changes. We’ve got Nick Kelly at three, Foxy (Foxcroft) also at four, Finn Allen, Kristian Clarke, Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry. It gives lads opportunities, which is nice. Obviously to build the depth of our squad leading into the World Cup year and then I think they’ll be up against a very, very good team,” Santner said.He also explained that the busy international schedule played a role in the changes.“With the schedules and things, I think obviously India had to do the same with the quick turnaround for the Test and then going to Australia. I think that’s probably part of what we had to do. But yeah, it gives the guys opportunities, which is nice.”

Santner jokes about losing nine runs in a row

“I think it’s nine tails in a row. What were the odds of that? I’m not going to the casino any time soon but yeah, it looks like a great day for cricket. It’s usually a pretty good wicket here and of course with the wind and a bit of sun it’ll be nice,” Santner said.“Yeah, obviously it looks a bit like grass. I think it will still have a bit of pace and bounce, but I think with the wind and obviously the sun it might dry out a bit. But it should be a good wicket.”

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India vs New Zealand 4th ODI: Playing XI

India: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan (vice-captain, wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh.New Zealand: Tim Seifert (goalkeeper), Will Young, Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Matthew Fisher.