Shreyas Iyer of India speaks after the 4th T20I match between New Zealand and India at the Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand on October 30, 2026. (CREIMAS)

India skipper Shreyas Iyer on Friday said that the Men in Blue fell short in their bowling performance against New Zealand in the 4th T20I , which proved costly as the hosts avoided a whitewash with an 87-run win in Auckland.

“I think we fell a bit short in our bowling to start with. Powerplay, especially in the third over, they got that momentum from there on, and yeah, a couple of bowlers tried to squeeze in, but I think exceptional knock by Glenn. Some phenomenal shots, which were like pure bliss. So kudos to him.…