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Shivam Dube\u2019<\/strong>s explosive lone-warrior act proved insufficient as New Zealand<\/strong> snapped India\u2019<\/strong>s winning streak with a decisive 50-run victory in Visakhapatnam<\/strong><\/a>. Chasing a mammoth target of 216, the Indian top order crumbled early under the lights, leaving the middle order with a mountainous task against a disciplined Kiwi attack. Despite Dube\u2019s historic 15-ball half-century, the lack of support from the other end saw India\u2019s chase lose steam as wickets tumbled at regular intervals. The defeat ends India\u2019s hopes for a perfect 5-0 sweep, though they still hold a 3-1 lead in the five-match series. New Zealand\u2019s clinical performance with both bat and ball finally rewarded them with their first win of the tour.<\/p>\n Dube turned the ACA-VDCA Stadium into a hitting range, briefly igniting hopes of a miracle with a career-defining 65 off just 23 balls. Entering the crease at 63\/4, Dube immediately shifted the pressure onto the bowlers, dismantling the spin of Ish Sodhi<\/strong> in a 29-run over that included three massive sixes and two boundaries. He reached his fifty in a staggering 15 deliveries, marking the third-fastest T20I half-century for India and keeping the asking rate within reach during his mid-inning rampage.<\/p>\n However, the brilliance was cut short in the 15th over by a stroke of extreme misfortune at the non-striker\u2019s end. Harshit Rana<\/strong> drove a ball straight back at bowler Matt Henry<\/strong>, who managed to deflect the leather onto the stumps while Dube was backing up out of his crease. The umpire signaled out, and with Dube\u2019s departure, India\u2019s resistance effectively evaporated, as they were still needing 71 runs from the final 30 balls. His innings, which featured seven sixes and three fours, served as a masterclass in power-hitting but ultimately lacked the partnership needed to cross the finish line. Dube walked off to a standing ovation, though his face told the story of a missed opportunity to pull off one of India\u2019s greatest-ever chases.<\/p>\n Also WATCH: <\/strong>IND vs NZ : Hardik Pandya\u2019s bullet throw brings an end to Mitchell Santner\u2019s innings during 4th T20I in Vizag<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n New Zealand\u2019s victory was built on the foundation of a massive first-innings total of 215\/7, powered by Tim Seifert<\/strong>\u2019s aggressive 62 and a late flourish from Daryl Mitchell<\/strong> (39*). The Indian bowling unit, which had been dominant all series, struggled early as the Kiwis raced to 100 without loss in just 8.2 overs. Arshdeep Singh<\/strong> <\/a>and Kuldeep Yadav<\/strong> were the pick of the bowlers, claiming 2 wickets each and executing a brief middle-order squeeze that saw New Zealand slip to 152\/5. Despite the fightback, Rana\u2019s expensive final over, where he conceded 14 runs, allowed the visitors to set a target that required a record-breaking effort from the hosts.<\/p>\n India\u2019s response was disastrous from the start, as Abhishek Sharma<\/strong> fell for a golden duck to Matt Henry<\/strong> and Suryakumar Yadav<\/strong> was dismissed for 8 by Jacob Duffy. Hardik Pandya<\/strong> and Sanju Samson<\/strong> failed to capitalize on their starts, leaving the scoreboard at a dismal 84\/5 at the halfway mark. Mitchell Santner<\/strong> led his side brilliantly, finishing with figures of 2\/14 and orchestrating the run-out of his counterpart to keep India under the thumb. The Indian tail failed to wag against the pace of Henry and the spin of Sodhi, eventually being bundled out for 165 in 18.4 overs. This comprehensive 50-run win not only saved the Kiwis from a whitewash but also exposed cracks in the Indian chase-management under extreme scoreboard pressure.<\/p>\n Abhishek, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Verma, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh \u2013 India\u2019s platoon of left-hand batters have been near unstoppable in T20<\/p>\n \u2014 Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Noo! \ud83d\udc94 \u2014 Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Shivam Dube is the batter who gets the least recognition. But in reality he is one of the most consistent middle order batsmen.<\/p>\n Not to forget, even in big matches he plays well.<\/p>\n 27(16) in 2024 T20 WC Final And India won both matches just by a margin. pic.twitter.com\/oAnyRVFlCq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Selfless\u2074\u2075 (@SelflessCricket) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n People used to troll Shivam Dube a lot, but the way he has grown in T20Is deserves credit. Currently, he is one of the most improved players in the format, both with the bat and ball.<\/p>\n Quietly turning into a genuine utility player for the World Cup. \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n \u2014 Bhawana (@cricbhawana) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 50 off just 15 balls. 346 strike rate. Spin bowlers, fast bowlers, whatever Zak Foulkes bowls, man’s hitting everyone without any discrimination. Shivam Dube, we’re seated.<\/p>\n \u2014 Heisenberg \u2622 (@internetumpire) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n What a terrible way to end the innings. Shivam Dube was all set to make us witness a memorable chase. Sad.<\/p>\n \u2014 Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n New Zealand win the 4th T20I by 50 runs in Vizag.#TeamIndia<\/a> lead the series 3\u20e3-1\u20e3<\/p>\n Scorecard \u25b6\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/GVkrQKKyd6<\/a> #INDvNZ<\/a> | @IDFCFIRSTBank<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zkfXdvEwGD<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 BCCI (@BCCI) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n AN ICONIC KNOCK FROM SHIVAM DUBE 65 (23). <\/p>\n ENDS WITH A RUN OUT AT NON STRIKER\u2019S END. \ud83d\udc94 pic.twitter.com\/HbLZNsvHaP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n FASTEST FIFTY BY INDIANS IN T20I HISTORY:<\/p>\n Yuvraj Singh \u2013 12 balls.<\/p>\n Abhishek Sharma \u2013 14 balls.<\/p>\n Shivam Dube \u2013 15* balls. pic.twitter.com\/QTFGapLaJt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Convincing win for New Zealand in the 4th T20I \ud83d\udd25#Cricket<\/a> #INDvsNZ<\/a> #MitchellSantner<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/E6M4KdzDPS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nShivam Dube\u2019s blazing knock for India during 4th T20I in vain<\/strong><\/h2>\n
New Zealand dominance ends India\u2019s winning streak in the ongoing T20I series<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how fans reacted:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Not that run out! \ud83e\udd72
Knock so GOATed, you could\u2019ve only gotten out that way, Dube! \ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb#WhistlePodu<\/a> #INDvNZ<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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