New Zealand produced a dominant performance to defeat India by 244 runs in the fourth ODI at Mount Maunganui on November 13, keeping the five-match series alive at 2-2.
After being put into bat, New Zealand posted an imposing 333 runs, with Will Young leading the innings with a career-best 125 off 108 deliveries. Tim Seifert also made a valuable contribution, scoring 58 as the hosts built a strong platform.
India’s bowlers managed to take regular wickets in the middle overs, with Axar Patel claiming two wickets for 39 runs. However, Young’s century helped New Zealand maintain control before the lower order added useful runs to take the total beyond 330.
India’s response got off to a disastrous start as Matt Henry produced a sensational opening over. The New Zealand fast bowler dismissed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer for ducks, leaving India struggling almost immediately in their chase of 334.
Henry’s outstanding spell continued as he finished with figures of 6 for 27, recording his first six-wicket haul in ODI cricket. Matt Fisher also played a crucial role, taking three wickets for 31 runs to dismantle India’s batting lineup.
Ishan Kishan was India’s top scorer with 27, but he received little support from the other batters. India were eventually bowled out for just 89, suffering a massive 244-run defeat.
The result brings the five-match ODI series level at 2-2, setting up a decisive final encounter between the two sides. New Zealand will now look to complete their comeback, while India will aim to recover from their batting collapse and secure the series victory.
