India seeks fourth consecutive win while testing middle order strength

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and his squad are ready to maintain their dominance as they face New Zealand in the IND vs NZ 4th T20 Visakhapatnam match this Wednesday. Having already secured the five-match series with a 3-0 lead after a clinical win in Guwahati, the Men in Blue are now focused on a total whitewash.

A major boost for the team is the resurgence of skipper Suryakumar Yadav. After struggling with his form for nearly two years, "SKY" has regained his explosive rhythm just weeks before the T20 World Cup in February. His back-to-back half-centuries in the previous matches have silenced critics and provided much-needed stability to the Indian top order.

However, the team management faces a selection headache regarding the number three spot. With Tilak Varma sidelined by injury, Ishan Kishan has stepped up effectively. Meanwhile, opener Sanju Samson is under significant pressure following a string of low scores. Should Samson fail to deliver in Visakhapatnam, Shreyas Iyer is waiting to take his place. Team India might eventually prefer a combination of Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan as openers, with Iyer at three, if Varma remains unavailable for the upcoming global tournament.

Fans can expect a high-scoring encounter at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. Historically, this venue is a paradise for batters, evidenced by the 400 runs scored in the last T20I held here. While the pitch is flat and favors big hitters, spinners might find some assistance as the game progresses.

Regarding the Visakhapatnam weather update, the skies are expected to stay clear, though hazy conditions might persist. Temperatures will fluctuate between 27°C in the afternoon and a pleasant 21°C in the evening, ensuring a full game without rain interruptions for the cricket-loving fans of the region.