India Choose to Bowl in Fourth ODI Against New Zealand

India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first against New Zealand in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval on November 13, with India leading the five-match series 2-0. The third match had been abandoned, leaving India two wins from the series’ first three games. The fourth ODI result was not reported in the match updates available that day.

The decision to chase came as Iyer took charge for the final two ODIs. Regular captain Shubman Gill had left the squad to prepare for the two-match Test series, which was scheduled to begin on November 19. KL Rahul and Anshul Kamboj had also departed for Test preparations, according to reports on the team changes.

India’s confirmed XI included Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan and Kuldeep Yadav. Gaikwad opened with Rohit Sharma, while Kishan was named wicketkeeper in Rahul’s place. The rest of the Indian lineup was Virat Kohli, Iyer, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar and Arshdeep Singh.

The changes gave Gaikwad and Kishan places in the side as India sought to extend its series lead. Iyer’s appointment followed Gill’s departure, and the fourth match was his first as India’s ODI captain. India could secure the series with a...