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New Delhi: A masterclass half-century from Shivam Dube went in vain as India went down against New Zealand by 50 runs in the fourth T20I match in Vizag on Wednesday. Chasing a massive 216-run target, Dube, who notched up the third fastest fifty by an Indian in the format off just 15 balls, scored 65 runs off just 23 deliveries to light up the stadium but failed to take the hosts beyond the finish line.
New Zealand produced an all-round effort, first with the bat and then with the ball, to deny the Indian team a T20I series sweep with the last match scheduled in Kerala on Saturday. With the series poised at 3-1, India would want to win the final game and the Kiwis would also end the series 2-3.
Meanwhile chasing a massive score, Indian opener Abhishek Sharma failed to get going departing for a golden duck while skipper Suryakumar Yadav could only muster 8 runs. Sanju Samson, who showcased some glimpse of form with 15-ball 24-run score including three boundaries and a lone six, could not take it beyond as another outing for him turned disappointing.
Rinku Singh showcased some courage with 39 runs while Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana also could put up any efforts. Skipper Mitchell Santner starred with the ball picking three wickets while Ish Sodhi and Jacob Duffy contributed with two wickets apiece. Zakary Foulkes and Matt Henry also did not disappoint picking a wicket apiece.
Earlier in the contest, Tim Seifert and Dewon Conway played impactful knocks of 62 and 44 respectively to set up a big total for the Kiwis. Daryl Mitchell laid wrath on the Indian bowlers with 39 runs off just 18 balls to help the side cross the 200-run mark. For India, Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh claimed two wickets apiece while Jasprit Bumrah and Ravi Bishnoi also picked up a wicket each.
