India Faces Crushing Defeat in Fourth ODI Against New Zealand

In a shocking turn of events, Team India faced a staggering defeat against New Zealand in the fourth ODI, collapsing to just 89 runs while chasing a target of 334. Key players fell for ducks, and Matt Henry's exceptional bowling led to India's downfall. Coach Gautam Gambhir expressed disappointment over the team's performance, highlighting issues in shot selection and application. With the series at stake, this loss raises significant concerns for India's batting lineup ahead of the final match. Read on for a detailed analysis of the match and insights from the coach.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 13, 2026, 16:56 IST

India's Disastrous Performance in Fourth ODI

On November 13, Team India, under the temporary captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, experienced a dismal performance in the fourth ODI of the five-match series against New Zealand at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.

Chasing a daunting target of 334 runs set by New Zealand, India's batting lineup faltered under pressure, collapsing to just 89 runs in 26.4 overs. Notably, key players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer were dismissed without scoring.

Only Ishan Kishan (27), Axar Patel (21), and Naman Dhir (21) managed to reach double figures.

New Zealand's Bowling Dominance

Matt Henry was the standout bowler for New Zealand, achieving remarkable figures of 6 wickets for 27 runs in 9.2 overs, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 2.80. Matthew Fisher also contributed significantly, taking three wickets for 31 runs in seven overs.

Also Read: Matt Henry Takes Six Wickets In Massive New Zealand Win Over India

India's Batting Collapse Explained

India's batting collapse drew significant attention as they struggled against New Zealand's bowling attack, particularly Matt Henry, from the outset of their chase.

The team faced a disastrous start, finding themselves at 0/3 in the first over, with Henry dismissing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer for ducks. The situation worsened as they fell to 9/4, with Ruturaj Gaikwad scoring just 5 runs.

The initial six overs proved detrimental to India's chances of a successful chase.

Despite some resistance from Ishan Kishan and Axar Patel, who put together a 44-run partnership for the fifth wicket, the innings quickly deteriorated after Patel's dismissal at 53/5.

India's batting further crumbled to 66/7 with the loss of Ishan and Auqib Nabi (5).

At 66/7, hopes of surpassing the 100-run mark seemed bleak, but tail-ender Naman Dhir attempted a late surge with a quick 21. However, his dismissal left the lower order vulnerable, allowing Henry to finish off the innings swiftly.

After being reduced to 9/4 in just 5.3 overs, India could only muster 80 runs in the remaining 21.1 overs as New Zealand's bowlers consistently struck, with Henry and Fisher proving too challenging for the Indian batting lineup.

Coach's Disappointment

In the aftermath of India's poor performance, head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed his frustration regarding the team's shot selection and lack of focus.

During the post-match press conference, Gambhir remarked, "There are no unplayable deliveries in international cricket," emphasizing that Indian batters should have adapted to Henry's bowling.

"We needed to survive the first 10 overs. While Henry bowled well, we should have been able to counter that. It's concerning to be bowled out for around 90," he added.

Despite leading the five-match ODI series 2-1, this significant 244-run loss has highlighted serious weaknesses in India's top and middle order ahead of the final match.

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