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CricketIndia tour of New Zealand, 2026 · game 9 of 12

New Zealand vs India 4th ODI prediction

New Zealand54% · fair 1.85
KhelKing lean54%New Zealand 54%, India 46%
India46% · fair 2.17
Start
Start time to be confirmed
Date
Thu, 19 Nov 2026
Venue
Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Format
ODI · 50 overs · flat, run-heavy pitch
By KhelKing Cricket Desk, match analysisUpdated

The case · 01

Who wins NZ vs IND, and why?

The argument for the favourite, and the route to an upset.

Why they should win

New Zealand

  1. Rated 54% by KhelKing, which is a fair back price of 1.85.
  2. Rated higher overall by KhelKing, even though the projected totals lean the other way (337 to 342).
  3. Home conditions: New Zealand know a flat, run-heavy surface like this better than anyone.
  4. Rachin Ravindra, their likeliest match-winner (balances the xi).

How they could upset it

India

  1. 46% to win, which is close to an even chance.
  2. One big session can flip the momentum of a series.
  3. Rain or a shortened game adds randomness, and randomness helps the underdog.
  4. Shreyas Iyer can win a game single-handed (steady hand in a chase).

By the numbers · 02

How many runs will New Zealand and India score?

Projected runs in each phase of the first innings at Bay Oval.

  • New Zealand rated 54%, a slight lean. Back them only at 1.85 or longer.
  • A pitch that suits batters, with India projected to post the higher total.
  • New Zealand have home conditions in their favour.
KhelKing pick
New Zealand
Format
ODI · 50 overs
Pitch
flat, run-heavy
Suits
Batters
Powerplay (0-10)
Middle Overs (11-40)
Death Overs (41-50)
New Zealand IndiaInnings: NZ 312-362 · IND 318-366

Deciding factors · 03

Which factors will settle this match?

The pitch first, then the two factors carrying the most weight in this fixture.

  1. Pitch read

    Batters can trust the bounce from ball one. Bowlers need sharp plans, because anything overpitched or wide is going to the boundary. Both teams will lean on the batters, so the deeper attack counts.

    EdgeEven

  2. Toss call

    Batting or fielding first offers no real edge while the surface stays this good.

    EdgeEven

  3. Series pressure

    A win puts New Zealand in charge with 3 games to go. A defeat hands India the momentum.

    EdgeNew Zealand

How to play it · 04

How should you back or lay NZ vs IND on KhelKing?

Fair prices for both teams, then three selections from the safest to the boldest.

Back

New Zealand

Accept 1.85 or longer. A ₹100 back at 1.85 pays ₹185 including your stake.

Fair price1.8554%
Lay

India

Lay only at 2.17 or shorter. At 2.17, a ₹100 lay puts ₹117 at risk to win ₹100.

Fair price2.1746%
SaferThree ways to play itBolder

  1. AnchorLowest risk

    Match odds

    Back New Zealand

    Our most likely outcome. Once the back price drops below 1.85, the value is gone.

    54% chance1.85

  2. ValueBalanced

    New Zealand first-innings total

    Over 320.5

    We project about 337, comfortably clear of 320.5, so a slow start can still land it.

    57% chance1.75

  3. Long shotHighest reward

    Top team batter

    Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand)

    Balances the XI. A long-odds market, so keep the stake small.

    24% chance4.17

Match-winners · 05

Who can swing New Zealand vs India?

Impact scores estimate how likely each player is to settle the result. XIs are named at the toss.

New Zealand

  • Rachin Ravindra92

    Balances the XI

  • Tim Southee96

    Trusted at the end of the innings

India

  • Shreyas Iyer91

    Steady hand in a chase

  • Ravindra Jadeja89

    Balances the XI

What could change · 06

What would change the KhelKing prediction?

Team news and conditions that would move our numbers before the first ball.

  1. If

    Rachin Ravindra misses out

    Then

    New Zealand would drop by about five points, turning this into a coin flip.

  2. If

    the surface looks drier or greener than expected at the toss

    Then

    More help for the bowlers would narrow the gap between the two batting orders.

  3. If

    rain cuts the overs

    Then

    A shorter game adds randomness, which works in the underdog's favour.

The long read · 07

New Zealand vs India match preview

Without either, the favourites should stay in control.

With 3 games of India tour of New Zealand, 2026 still to play, match 9 can tilt the series. The KhelKing model leans to New Zealand at 54%, driven mostly by squad depth and how Bay Oval has behaved in recent seasons. New Zealand are on home soil, and the model adds a few percentage points for that. India need early wickets or one match-winning innings. Without either, the favourites should stay in control.

On the toss: Batting or fielding first offers no real edge while the surface stays this good.

Series window, not a confirmed XI date. Confirm the date on match day.

Fixture timeline · 08

Fixture timeline: 4th ODI

Rest days, travel and what comes next in India tour of New Zealand, 2026.

The 4th ODI is staged at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Thu, 19 Nov 2026, game 9 of 12 in the series.

The 3rd ODI comes 3 days before this game at Seddon Park in Hamilton, so the squads travel to Mount Maunganui in between. That is enough recovery for both sides to field their first-choice XIs.

Next on the calendar: the 5th ODI, 4 days after this game, at the same ground.

More from Bay Oval on the KhelKing schedule: 5th ODI: New Zealand vs India (23 Nov), 1st Test: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka (12 Feb) (2 fixtures in total).

  1. 16 Nov3rd ODI: New Zealand vs IndiaSeddon Park
  2. 19 Nov · this match4th ODI: New Zealand vs IndiaBay Oval
  3. 23 Nov5th ODI: New Zealand vs IndiaBay Oval

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Who will win the New Zealand vs India 4th ODI?

KhelKing expects New Zealand to win, rating them 54% against 46% for India, which is a slight lean. The pick blends team ratings, home advantage and how a flat, run-heavy surface at Bay Oval should play.

What are the fair odds for New Zealand in the NZ vs IND 4th ODI?

A 54% rating converts to fair decimal odds of 1.85 for New Zealand and 2.17 for India. If the exchange back price is shorter than that, the bet offers no value by our numbers.

What time does the NZ vs IND 4th ODI start in India?

The series window places it on Thu, 19 Nov 2026 (start time to be confirmed) at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, but the board has not yet confirmed the date or start time. KhelKing updates this page as soon as it does.

What is the pitch report for Bay Oval in the NZ vs IND 4th ODI?

We expect a flat, run-heavy surface that should favour the batters. Batters can trust the bounce from ball one. Bowlers need sharp plans, because anything overpitched or wide is going to the boundary.

Should the captain bat or bowl first in the NZ vs IND 4th ODI?

Batting or fielding first offers no real edge while the surface stays this good. The toss takes place about 30 minutes before the start, when both XIs are named.

Can India win the NZ vs IND 4th ODI?

Yes, though they need early wickets or a match-winning knock. KhelKing gives India a 46% chance, and that climbs if they win a toss that matters or New Zealand change their best XI.

Why could India upset New Zealand in the NZ vs IND 4th ODI?

46% to win, which is close to an even chance. One big session can flip the momentum of a series. Rain or a shortened game adds randomness, and randomness helps the underdog. Shreyas Iyer can win a game single-handed (steady hand in a chase).

How should I trade the New Zealand vs India 4th ODI on KhelKing?

By KhelKing numbers, back New Zealand at 1.85 or longer, or lay India at 2.17 or shorter. A lay wins whenever India fail to win; at 2.17, a ₹100 lay carries ₹117 of liability. Prices move before and during play, so check the live back and lay odds first.

New Zealand vs India 4th ODI match kaun jeetega?

KhelKing ke model ke mutabik New Zealand ka palda bhaari hai: 54%, jabki India ka 46%. Match Thu, 19 Nov 2026 (start time to be confirmed) shuru hoga. Yeh ek anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.

NZ vs IND 4th ODI ke liye Mount Maunganui ki pitch report kya hai?

Humara andaaza hai ki pitch flat, run-heavy rahegi, yaani batting ke liye badhiya pitch hai, bada score ban sakta hai. Toss match se lagbhag aadha ghanta pehle hoga.

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