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New Zealand vs India Fantasy XI, Captain Picks & Pitch Report | IND in NZ 2026/27 Match 4

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न्यूज़ीलैंड बनाम इंडिया ड्रीम11 प्रेडिक्शन: मैच 30 अक्टूबर को 12:30 PM IST, Eden Park, Auckland में। कप्तान के लिए टॉप पिक Glenn Phillips, उप-कप्तान Abhishek Sharma। पूरी फैंटेसी XI, प्लेइंग 11 और पिच रिपोर्ट नीचे है।

New Zealand take on India in IND in NZ 2026/27 at Eden Park, Auckland on October 30, 2026, with play starting at 12:30 PM IST. NZ arrive with 0 wins from their last 3, IND with 4 from 5. IND hold the edge in their recent meetings, 3–0. Glenn Phillips is the form pick of the two squads with 169 runs in 3 matches. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.

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🏆 Match ResultOctober 30, 2026
🇳🇿 NZ won by 87 runs
🇳🇿 NZ
259/7
🇮🇳 IND
172/9
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TOP BAT
Glenn Phillips — 107(49)
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TOP BOWL
Jacob Duffy — 4/23
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MAN OF MATCH
Glenn Phillips

NZ posted 259/7 (20 Ov) and then bowled out IND to win. NZ won by 87 runs. Glenn Phillips was the standout batter, scoring 107 off 49 balls. Jacob Duffy led the bowling attack with 4/23. Glenn Phillips was named Player of the Match.

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NZ
New Zealand
VS
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IND
India
📅 Date
October 30, 2026
🕖 Time
12:30 PM IST
📍 Venue
Eden Park
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Pitch Report

Eden Park, Auckland has no completed matches on record for IND in NZ 2026/27 yet, so there is no reliable par score to quote. Treat the pitch report at the toss as your main signal and keep a balanced XI.

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Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team, because last-minute changes happen.

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Team Assessment

🇳🇿NZ
LLL––

New Zealand are still looking for a win in their last 3 T20I outings, and a response is due.

🇮🇳IND
WWWLW

India are in strong recent T20I form (4W in their last 5), so confidence should be high.

Key Players to Watch

Glenn Phillips·NZAR

Glenn Phillips has 169 runs in 3 matches for NZ in this series, averaging 108 fantasy points a game and with a best of 139.

Mitchell Santner·NZAR

4 runs and 7 wickets in 3 matches in this series makes Mitchell Santner one of NZ's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 95.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 168.

Daryl Mitchell·NZBAT

Daryl Mitchell brings 123 runs in 3 matches to this fixture for NZ, averaging 75 fantasy points a game and with a best of 153.

Bevon Jacobs·NZBAT

Bevon Jacobs has 128 runs in 3 matches for NZ in this series, averaging 67.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 91.

Abhishek Sharma·INDBAT

169 runs in 3 matches in this series makes Abhishek Sharma one of IND's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 106.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 219.

Sanju Samson·INDWK

Sanju Samson brings 99 runs in 3 matches to this fixture for IND, averaging 61 fantasy points a game and with a best of 138.

Naman Dhir·INDAR

Naman Dhir has 77 runs in 3 matches for IND in this series, averaging 52.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 74.

Axar Patel·INDAR

35 runs and 2 wickets in 3 matches in this series makes Axar Patel one of IND's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 50.3 fantasy points a game and with a best of 63.

Fantasy Cricket Picks

C CAPTAINGlenn Phillips

169 runs in 3 matches for NZ in this series at 108 points a game, a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.

VC VICE-CAPTAINAbhishek Sharma

169 runs in 3 matches for IND in this series at 106.3 points a game, a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.

Must Picks

✅Glenn Phillips
NZ

169 runs in 3 matches for NZ in this series at 108 points a game, a high-floor pick.

✅Mitchell Santner
NZ

4 runs and 7 wickets in 3 matches for NZ in this series at 95.3 points a game, a high-floor pick.

✅Abhishek Sharma
IND

169 runs in 3 matches for IND in this series at 106.3 points a game, a high-floor pick.

✅Sanju Samson
IND

99 runs in 3 matches for IND in this series at 61 points a game, a high-floor pick.

Differential Picks (Grand League)

💡Daryl Mitchell
NZ

In this series, Daryl Mitchell has already posted a single-match best of 153 fantasy points against a 75-point average, a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.

💡Tilak Varma
IND

In this series, Tilak Varma has already posted a single-match best of 111 fantasy points against a 42-point average, a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.

Suggested Fantasy XI

1WK4BAT3AR3BOWL6NZ5IND
1Sanju Samson
2Abhishek SharmaVC
3Daryl Mitchell
4Bevon Jacobs
5Glenn PhillipsC
6Mitchell Santner
7Arshdeep Singh
8Kyle Jamieson
9Prince Yadav
10Finn Allen
11Naman Dhir
🏏 Use this XI in Team BuilderLoads all 11 with C and VC set. Change anyone before you save.

Match Prediction

India have the better recent record in this fixture (3–0), but New Zealand will fancy their chances of turning it around.

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Overall Fantasy Strategy

With 3 all-rounders in this XI you are covered whichever discipline decides the match, and Glenn Phillips takes the armband. That balance is worth protecting. Resist swapping an all-rounder out for a specialist batter just because the pitch looks flat at the toss.

Match Trivia

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This is their 4th meeting in IND in NZ 2026/27.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who will win New Zealand vs India?

India have the better recent record in this fixture (3–0), but New Zealand will fancy their chances of turning it around.

Who should be captain for New Zealand vs India in fantasy cricket?

Glenn Phillips is the top captain pick, with Abhishek Sharma as vice-captain. 169 runs in 3 matches for NZ in this series at 108 points a game, a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.

What is the pitch report for Eden Park, Auckland?

Eden Park, Auckland has no completed matches on record for IND in NZ 2026/27 yet, so there is no reliable par score to quote. Treat the pitch report at the toss as your main signal and keep a balanced XI.

When is New Zealand vs India?

New Zealand vs India is scheduled for October 30, 2026 at 12:30 PM IST, Eden Park, Auckland.

What is the head-to-head record between New Zealand and India?

IND lead 3–0 across their last 3 meetings.

How have New Zealand and India been performing recently?

New Zealand are still looking for a win in their last 3 T20I outings, and a response is due. India are in strong recent T20I form (4W in their last 5), so confidence should be high.

Who is a good differential pick for New Zealand vs India?

Daryl Mitchell (NZ): In this series, Daryl Mitchell has already posted a single-match best of 153 fantasy points against a 75-point average, a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.

Are there any notable stats for New Zealand vs India?

This is their 4th meeting in IND in NZ 2026/27.

What's a good fantasy XI for New Zealand vs India?

A balanced XI built from both squads: Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Daryl Mitchell, Bevon Jacobs, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson, Prince Yadav, Finn Allen, Naman Dhir. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.

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