New Zealand stunned India in the fourth ODI today at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui as they won by an innings and 244 runs. Fast bowler Matt Henry took six wickets to break India’s strong batting line-up and keep New Zealand’s hopes alive for a five-match series win.
New Zealand had posted a tough total of 333 to defend but needed a strong bowling performance to defend that score. Henry did exactly that as he ripped through India’s top order and left the visitors struggling all game long in their chase.
India were eventually bowled out for just 89 runs in 26.4 overs one of their heaviest defeats in recent ODI history.
Matt Henry Destroys India's Top Order
Matt Henry produced a sensational opening spell which turned the match on its head.
New Zealand fast bowler dismissed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer in the first over of India’s innings. All three experienced batters departed without scoring leaving India at 0/3.
Rohit was caught by Finn Allen, Kohli was bowled and Shreyas Iyer trapped LBW.
Henry’s early blows put immense pressure on the Indian batting line up. His straight line, movement and ability to exploit conditions made scoring very difficult.
He kept troubling the Indian batters all through the innings and eventually finished with figures of 6/27 in 9.4 overs.
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Matthew Fisher Provides Excellent Support
Henry wasn’t the only bowler in New Zealand’s attack.
Matthew Fisher was an important supporting performer with three wickets for 31 runs from seven overs.
His contribution meant India couldn’t rebuild after the early collapse. Henry attacking from one end and Fisher from the other kept New Zealand in total control of the contest as well.
The Indian batting failed to stitch meaningful partnerships and the hosts finished with 89 runs on board.
Will Young's Century Sets Up New Zealand's Victory
Earlier New Zealand had done well batting after India elected to field.
Will Young top-scored with an excellent 125 off 108 balls (14 fours, four sixes) as he laid the foundation for New Zealand’s total. His fifth ODI century set up the innings.
Tim Seifert also chipped in with 58 from 48 balls and Finn Allen scored 41 off just 30 deliveries.
New Zealand lost wickets in the final overs but still managed to post 333 runs in 50 overs.
Axar Patel was India's best bowler with figures of 2/39.
New Zealand Keep the ODI Series Alive
New Zealand’s 244-run win gives the hosts an important boost in the five match ODI series.
India had been in the ascendancy earlier in the series but this emphatic win gives New Zealand confidence ahead of the fifth and final ODI.
For India, the defeat raises questions about top order batting and team’s ability to cope with quality fast bowling in overseas conditions.
Matt Henry’s astonishing six-wicket haul will be the talking point of the fourth ODI.
Now that one match remains, cricket fans will be waiting to see if India can bounce back or New Zealand finish the series with another strong performance.
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