New Zealand Secures Dominant Victory Over India in Fourth ODI

In a remarkable fourth ODI, New Zealand defeated India by 244 runs, bowling them out for just 89 runs. Will Young's century and Matt Henry's exceptional bowling were key to this victory. Captain Mitchell Santner praised the team's performance, especially the bowlers' early pressure. This win narrows India's series lead to 2-1, setting up an exciting final match. Discover all the highlights and key moments from this thrilling encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 13, 2026, 17:26 IST

New Zealand's Commanding Win

Mount Maunganui [New Zealand], November 13: In a stunning display, New Zealand triumphed over India by a staggering 244 runs in the fourth ODI held at Mount Maunganui. The Kiwis bowled India out for a mere 89 runs while defending a target of 334. Captain Mitchell Santner expressed his contentment with the team's overall performance, particularly praising the bowlers for applying early pressure during the powerplay. He acknowledged the significant contributions from Will Young, who scored a century, and Tim Seifert, which helped the team set a formidable total, although he felt they could have added a few more runs.

New Zealand's victory was marked by Will Young's impressive 125 runs off 108 balls, complemented by Tim Seifert's 58 runs from 48 balls and Finn Allen's 41 runs off 30 balls, leading the hosts to a total of 333. Matt Henry's remarkable bowling performance, achieving career-best ODI figures of 6/27, was pivotal in dismantling the Indian batting lineup.

"I’m quite pleased. I didn’t have to bowl again, so that’s nice. The boys applied pressure early in the powerplay, which was great. Youngy did his thing, and Seifert provided valuable support, helping us reach a solid score. We might have left a few runs out there, but Matt Henry with the new ball was exceptional," Santner remarked post-match.

Matt Henry wreaked havoc on India's batting order, taking out Rohit Sharma (0), Virat Kohli (0), and Shreyas Iyer (0) in a remarkable opening over, leaving India struggling at 0/3. He later returned to dismantle the lower order, claiming the wickets of Ishan Kishan, Kuldeep Yadav (1), and Gurnoor Brar (2), ultimately bowling India out for just 89 runs in 26.4 overs. Henry has now taken 27 wickets in 12 ODIs against India, boasting an impressive average of 17.33, including two five-wicket hauls.

Santner commended Henry's return to the squad, labeling him as the best in the world with the new ball on a seam-friendly pitch. He emphasized Henry's crucial wickets in the first over, which provided New Zealand with an early advantage and placed India under significant pressure. "He was eager to play today. With the new ball on a wicket that offers assistance, he’s the best in the world. Securing three major wickets in that first over really set us on the front foot," he added. This decisive victory reduced India's series lead to 2-1, setting the stage for the final match on Sunday.