India suffered a humiliating 244-run defeat against New Zealand in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Friday, November 13, after a disastrous batting collapse saw the visitors bowled out for just 89 runs while chasing a target of 334.
The defeat marked India’s second-biggest loss in ODI cricket in terms of runs. Their heaviest defeat remains the 245-run loss against Sri Lanka in Sharjah in 2000.
New Zealand pacer Matt Henry was the architect of India’s collapse, claiming six wickets for just 27 runs. He struck three times in the very first over of the Indian innings, dismissing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer for ducks.
India never recovered from the early setbacks as the top order crumbled under pressure from the New Zealand bowling attack. Ishan Kishan was India’s highest scorer with 27 runs, while Axar Patel and Naman Dhir contributed 21 runs each. India were eventually dismissed for 89 in 26.4 overs.
Earlier, New Zealand posted 333 runs in their allotted 50 overs after being put in to bat.
Opener Will Young led the hosts’ batting effort with an impressive 125 off 108 deliveries, including 14 boundaries and four sixes. He received valuable support from Tim Seifert, who scored 58 off 48 balls, while Finn Allen contributed 41 runs.
India’s bowlers made a comeback towards the end of the New Zealand innings, with Axar Patel taking two wickets for 39 runs.
Despite the heavy defeat, India continue to lead the five-match ODI series 2-1, having won the first two matches. The third ODI was abandoned due to rain.
India will now look to bounce back in the fifth and final ODI, scheduled to be played at the same venue on Sunday, November 15. A victory would give India a 3-1 series win, while New Zealand will be aiming to level the series.
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