New Zealand play India in the fourth one-day international (ODI) on Friday, November 13.
The match is at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
It is a must-win game for the hosts. India have already won both completed matches in the five-match series.
New Zealand need a win to stay in the contest.
New Zealand have also added a new fast bowler to their squad. Brett Randell may make his debut in this match.
Key points
- New Zealand must win to keep the five-match series alive.
- India have won both completed matches. The third was washed out by rain.
- Fast bowler Brett Randell has played 145 professional games.
- All-rounder Josh Clarkson joins the squad for the fifth ODI.
So why is this match so important for New Zealand?
New Zealand could not defend their target in the first two matches.
The DLS method, a rain rule used to set a new target, was part of those results.
The third match was washed out by rain. New Zealand have also lost the T20 international series. So they need wins from here.
Captain Mitchell Santner will want his side to bounce back. A win on Friday keeps their hopes alive.
Who could make the difference on the pitch?
The Bay Oval is likely to help fast bowlers. The pitch should offer decent pace, carry and bounce.
Batters can still have a big say.
In the last five 50-over matches played here, four were won by the team batting second.
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So the captain who wins the toss may choose to bowl first.
India have strong top-order batting. Virat Kohli starred in the first match. Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul helped win the second.
Gurnoor Brar has been India's best bowler so far.
Rohit Sharma needs runs after two poor outings in the series.
Mitchell Santner, a left-arm spinner, is New Zealand's key weapon.
What do the squad changes mean, and what happens next?
Brett Randell has been added for the final two ODIs.
He has played 145 professional games, including five for New Zealand A. Head coach Rob Walter said he is likely to make his debut.
Josh Clarkson has been called up for the fifth and final ODI.
Mitch Renwick and Corey Mileys have also joined the support staff for the ODIs.
Three other support staff have left for Wellington for the Test series starting November 19.
The fourth ODI is on Friday, and the fifth will follow.
