New Zealand post big total in fourth ODI, India need 334 to win at Bay Oval

New Zealand set India a target of 334 runs in the fourth match of the ODI series being played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. India won the toss and chose to field first.

Shubman Gill is not playing, so Shreyas Iyer is captaining the side, with Ishan Kishan as vice-captain. Gill has left to prepare for the two-match Test series against New Zealand. KL Rahul is also missing from the playing XI today. New Zealand have made several changes to their side as well.

Three matches have been played so far. India lead the series after winning the first two. The third match had to be called off because of rain.

Openers Will Young and Tim Seifert laid the foundation of the New Zealand innings. Seifert made 50 runs in ten overs to give the side a good start. At the other end, Young stayed put and completed his century in 88 balls. He was given two reprieves in the innings and made full use of them.

Both chances came in the second over of the innings, bowled by Aaqib Nabi. The fifth ball took the edge of Young's bat and went towards Rohit Sharma at first slip. The ball was at a comfortable height and Rohit could have taken the catch easily, but it slipped out of his hands.

On the very next ball, Young got another outside edge and the ball went between the slip and the wicketkeeper. Ishan Kishan dived and made every effort to catch it, but it too slipped from his hands. Young was thus given two lives off consecutive balls.

All eyes will also be on the batting of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in today's match. India now face a target of 334 runs.