New Zealand Crush India By 244 Runs As Matt Henry Takes Six Wickets In 4th ODI

New Zealand defeated India by 244 runs in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Friday, as Matt Henry produced a devastating bowling performance to dismantle the visitors.

Chasing 334, India were bowled out for just 89 in 26.4 overs, suffering their second-heaviest defeat in ODI cricket. The victory reduced India’s series advantage to 2-1, setting up a decisive final match on Sunday.

Earlier, Will Young struck a magnificent 125 off 108 balls, while Tim Seifert contributed 58 from 48 deliveries to guide New Zealand to 333 in 50 overs.

Young registered his fifth ODI century, hitting 14 fours and four sixes. Seifert provided an aggressive start, completing his maiden ODI half-century against India.

Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi claimed two wickets each for India. Arshdeep Singh and Naman Dhir picked up one apiece.

India’s chase suffered an immediate collapse as Henry removed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for ducks before dismissing Shreyas Iyer in the opening over. The pacer finished with career-best figures of 6-27.

Matthew Fisher supported him with three wickets for 31 runs, while Kyle Jamieson claimed one wicket.

Ishan Kishan top-scored for India with 27, while Naman Dhir contributed 21. However, neither could prevent the visitors from suffering a humiliating defeat.

India now lead the five-match series 2-1, with the fifth ODI scheduled at the same venue on Sunday.

Brief Scores: New Zealand 333 (Will Young 125, Tim Seifert 58; Axar Patel 2-39, Auqib Nabi 2-59) beat India 89 (Ishan Kishan 27, Naman Dhir 21; Matt Henry 6-27, Matthew Fisher 3-31) by 244 runs.

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