In Auckland’s fourth T20I, New Zealand hammered India with a 259/7 chase, handing the hosts a 3‑1 series loss; Reddy’s 64‑run spell proved too costly.
Reddy bowled four overs, conceding 64 runs – a figure that joins Yuzvendra Chahal and Varun Chakravarthy on the list of most expensive Indian bowlers in T20I history. The wickets fell to Glenn Phillips, who smashed the 16th over for 32, but could not stem the tidal wave of runs.
The hosts’ 87‑run margin not only snapped India’s series advantage but also mirrored the pattern of pricey spells that haunt Indian bowlers under pressure. Reddy’s outing echoes Chahal’s 64 against South Africa in 2018, underscoring a recurring theme of over‑exposure in high‑stakes games.
India now face a do‑or‑die match in the final T20I, hoping to claw back momentum before the series ends.