Will Young put on a brilliant batting display with 125 off 108 balls to help New Zealand post a challenging total of 333 all out in the fourth ODI against India at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Friday. His fifth ODI century gave the hosts a good platform after India elected to field first.
Young scored 14 boundaries and four sixes in his innings. The opener set New Zealand up early with some good starts and formed important partnerships with Tim Seifert and Finn Allen.
Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan Drop Young Early
India got an opportunity to get rid of Young cheaply in the early stages of the innings but New Zealand opener was only on five when he got two lifelines.
Rohit dropped a catch at slip and Ishan Kishan also missed an opportunity soon after. The wasted chances cost them as Young went on to produce match-winning knock.
The right-handed batter looked more assured as his innings progressed solid defence with attacking strokes. His ability to turn early chances into big scores became one of the talking points of New Zealand’s batting display.
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Tim Seifert and Finn Allen Provide Valuable Support
Young was well supported by Tim Seifert (58), who also helped New Zealand build a platform for their opening partnership.
Seifert played the aggressor and Young settled at one end while keeping the scoreboard ticking along. Their partnership put pressure on the Indian bowling attack and gave the hosts impetus.
Finn Allen also chipped in with 41 off 30 balls. His attacking style helped New Zealand score at a healthy rate in the middle overs.
Young continued to dominate the innings and reached his century in 88 balls (his fifth ODI hundred and first against India).
New Zealand Crosses the 330-Run Mark
After Young had gone for 125 New Zealand’s middle and lower order continued to provide valuable runs. Indian bowlers did get wickets in the latter stages but by then the hosts were already in a position to compete.
New Zealand eventually finished 333 all out in 50 overs and India needed 334 to win the fourth ODI.
The total puts a lot of pressure on India’s batting department now and they need strong collective effort to chase down the target.
India Faces a Challenging Run Chase
India’s fielding will be a talking point after the first innings because Young was given two early chances to build his innings.
The Indian batters will have to approach the chase carefully while not letting down their scoring rate. If they lose early wickets it will make the task much harder for New Zealand’s bowling attack.
For the hosts Young’s century has given them the platform to push for victory. New Zealand now need to defend their total and make the most of home conditions.
Young's Century Becomes the Highlight
Will Young’s 125 was the highlight of New Zealand’s innings. His fifth ODI century (with Seifert and Allen also getting into double figures) took them to 333 at Bay Oval.
334 runs are needed to win the fourth ODI so it’s set up as an important second innings. India’s response will decide whether New Zealand’s batting was good enough or not.
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