By Admin 
IND vs NZ 4th T20I: Before the fourth T20 match between India and New Zealand to be played in Visakhapatnam, the discussion regarding the playing-11 of Team India has intensified. Team India has already won the series by winning the first three matches. In such a situation, the biggest question before the management is which players should be given a chance in the remaining matches and which should be rested.
Changes in this match are considered almost certain. Rotation has already been adopted regarding Jasprit Bumrah, so he may get rest again in the fourth T20. However, not only Bumrah, there is another big name on which it seems necessary to take a tough decision – Hardik Pandya.
Will Hardik be out of playing 11?
Hardik Pandya has played all three matches of this series. Even though he has batted limitedly, he has bowled in all three matches. T20 World Cup 2026 is very close and at such a time, Hardik’s workload management becomes the most important issue.
Hardik’s fitness record is not hidden from anyone. He should remain completely fit, this is the biggest need of Team India. When the series has already been won, playing a player whose importance is many times higher in the World Cup can be a big risk. If anything happens to Hardik in this match, it can prove to be a huge loss for India.
What will Team India get from this decision?
By giving rest to Hardik, Team India will get a chance to try new options. Washington Sundar’s fitness is already a matter of concern. In such a situation, it would be wise to try another all-rounder or batsman.
If the team management wants, it can give a chance to Shreyas Iyer as an additional batsman. With this the strength of the middle order can also be tested. Apart from this, his all-rounder role can also be tested by making Shivam Dubey bowl more.
At the same time, if the team goes with an extra bowler, then either pace or spin can be tried. This will help in testing the bench strength, which is very important before a big tournament.