India vs New Zealand 2019 | 4th ODI |
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With the series done and dusted, New Zealand Cricket team will aim to prepare their squad for the ICC World Cup in the last two matches against Indian National Cricket team. Hamilton will host the fourth match of the series on January 31 (Thursday).

Kane Williamson & Co will have an uphill task at hand to make a comeback in the series. In a bid to do that, they have brought Jimmy Neesham and Todd Astle in the playing XI. Neesham suffered an injury after making an impactful comeback against Sri Lanka. On the other hand, Astle slotted in place of leg-spinner Ish Sodhi, who has failed to make a mark in this series so far.

The management will look to make few changes go into this game to change their fortunes.

Here is the predicted XI of New Zealand Cricket team for the fourth ODI against Indian National Cricket team at Hamilton:

COLIN MUNRO

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Colin Munro has struggled badly against the new ball bowlers from India reason why New Zealand have failed to put up good scores on the board. With the series done and dusted, the southpaw needs to find his touch back ahead of the World Cup.

MARTIN GUPTILL

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Martin Guptill has been of the star players for the Black Caps for the last few years. His form will be detrimental for the Kiwis going into World Cup. The dashing opener will be desperate to put some runs under his belt in the last two games.

KANE WILLIAMSON

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Kane Williamson has had rare failures in the last two games after scoring a fifty in the opening encounter which too went in the losing cause. The skipper will have to stand tall to lead his from the front and script a turnaround.

ROSS TAYLOR

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Failing in the first outing, Ross Taylor finally got his scoring boots going in the second game. He stitched a 100-plus stand with Tom Latham for the fourth wicket as New Zealand managed to post 243 runs. Taylor got out seven short of his century which will give him the boost for the upcoming games to come.

TOM LATHAM

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Tom Latham will curse himself for failing to convert the starts in all the matches as the hosts had to pay the price. The southpaw will have to take the onus on himself and bat till the end to help his side post a challenging total.

HENRY NICHOLLS

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Henry Nicholls had a wonderful time with the bat last year but has somehow lost the Midas touch in this year. Nicholls needs to come good quickly as his form in the middle-order will be crucial for New Zealand in the showpiece event.

JIMMY NEESHAM

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Jimmy Neesham announced his comeback to the national side with a bang against Sri Lanka. However, an untimely injury ruled him out from the first three games against India. The management will hope that side comeback in the side will change their fortune as he can contribute in all the departments.

DOUG BRACEWELL

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Doug Bracewell played a blinder in the second game at the Bay Oval. Otherwise, he has been very average going for plenty with the ball. As a result, he will have to pull up his socks and make a mark if he wants to retain his spot in the first XI.

LOCKIE FERGUSON

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Lockie Ferguson has struggled to pick wickets with the new ball as the Indian openers have put in good opening stands. The pacer needs to provide early breakthroughs if New Zealand wants to make any inroads into India’s batting.

TODD ASTLE

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Todd Astle has slotted in for the fourth and the fifth ODI in place of Ish Sodhi. This will be a welcome opportunity for the off-spinner to make a mark and seal an ICC World Cup berth.

TRENT BOULT

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Trent Boult has been among the wickets but has lacked support from the other end. The left-arm pacer will hope for a match-winning spell at Hamilton and bring some pride back for his country.

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