- New Zealand win by 244 runs: The hosts bowled India out for 89 while defending a total of 333.
- Henry and Young dominate: Matt Henry claimed 6/27, while Will Young scored a brilliant 125 off 108 balls.
- India lead 2-1: The fifth and final ODI will be played at Bay Oval on November 15, 2026.
IND vs NZ 4th ODI: New Zealand registered a commanding 244-run victory over India in the fourth One-Day International (ODI) at Bay Oval on Friday, with Matt Henry’s devastating six-wicket haul and Will Young’s magnificent century powering the hosts to a comprehensive win.
Chasing a challenging target of 334, India were bowled out for just 89 in 26.4 overs. The defeat marked India’s second-heaviest loss in ODI cricket by runs and their sixth-lowest total in the format.
Despite the heavy defeat, India continue to lead the five-match series 2-1. The fifth and final ODI will be played at the same venue on Sunday, November 15.
Matt Henry Destroys India’s Top Order
New Zealand pacer Matt Henry produced a sensational opening spell, claiming three wickets in the very first over of India’s innings.
Henry dismissed Rohit Sharma for a golden duck, caught by Finn Allen at first slip. Virat Kohli followed without scoring after his stumps were disturbed by a delivery that kept low.
Shreyas Iyer became Henry’s third victim of the over, trapped leg before wicket after New Zealand successfully reviewed the on-field decision.
India were left reeling at 0/3, with their three experienced batters back in the pavilion without scoring a run.
Kyle Jamieson added to India’s troubles by dismissing Ruturaj Gaikwad for five, leaving the visitors struggling at 9/4.
Henry eventually finished with career-best ODI figures of 6/27 in 9.4 overs, while Matthew Fisher supported him with three wickets for 31 runs. Jamieson also claimed one wicket.
Will Young’s Brilliant 125 Powers New Zealand to 333
Earlier, New Zealand posted 333 all out in their allotted 50 overs after being asked to bat first.
Opener Will Young led the innings with a superb 125 off 108 deliveries, including 14 fours and four sixes. It was his fifth ODI century and his first against India.
Young received two early lifelines when Rohit Sharma and wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan failed to hold catches in the opening overs. He capitalised on those opportunities and built a match-defining innings.
Tim Seifert provided an aggressive start with 58 off 48 balls, including six fours and three sixes. Finn Allen contributed 41 off 30 deliveries, helping New Zealand maintain a strong scoring rate.
Mitchell Santner added 24, while Kristian Clarke scored 22 and Kyle Jamieson remained unbeaten on 19.
For India, Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi picked up two wickets each. Arshdeep Singh and Naman Dhir claimed one wicket apiece.
India’s Batting Collapse Continues
After losing four wickets for just nine runs, India struggled to rebuild their innings.
Ishan Kishan and Axar Patel attempted to stabilise the chase with a 44-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Kishan scored 27 off 53 balls, while Axar contributed 21 from 36 deliveries.
However, Fisher broke the partnership by dismissing Axar. Henry then returned to remove Kishan, further weakening India’s hopes of recovery.
Naman Dhir briefly counter-attacked with 21 off 24 balls, including two sixes, but the lower order could not withstand New Zealand’s bowling attack.
Henry completed his six-wicket haul by dismissing Kuldeep Yadav and Gurnoor Brar, bringing India’s innings to an end at 89 in 26.4 overs.
India Lead Series 2-1, Final ODI on Sunday
The victory keeps New Zealand in contention to level the five-match series, although India remain ahead 2-1.
The fifth and final ODI will take place at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on November 15. India will look to respond after the heavy defeat, while New Zealand will aim to finish the series on a winning note.
India were without regular captain Shubman Gill and batter KL Rahul for the fourth ODI as they prepare for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.
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