New Zealand's Matt Henry Shines with Six-Wicket Haul Against India

In a remarkable performance, New Zealand's Matt Henry achieved a six-wicket haul, leading his team to a 244-run victory over India in the fourth ODI. This match saw India bowled out for just 89 runs while chasing a target of 334. Henry's exceptional bowling, including three wickets in his first over, set the tone for the match. With this win, New Zealand has reduced India's series lead to 2-1, creating anticipation for the final match. Henry reflects on the need for focus as they prepare for the next challenge against a world-class Indian team.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 13, 2026, 16:57 IST

Matt Henry's Dominant Performance

Mount Maunganui [New Zealand], November 13: In a stunning display, New Zealand triumphed over India by a staggering 244 runs in the fourth ODI, bowling India out for a mere 89 while defending a target of 334. Matt Henry was the standout performer, achieving an impressive six-wicket haul, which included three wickets in his very first over, leading to a swift collapse of the Indian batting lineup.

Henry shared that his bowling approach was straightforward: focus on the stumps and leverage the favorable conditions of the new ball. He noted that the sharp movement during the initial over placed immediate pressure on the Indian batsmen, especially those facing their first deliveries. "With the wind conditions, I wasn't overly concerned about swing. From the first ball, it was about utilizing my strengths and targeting the stumps. We recognized a brief opportunity with the new ball to apply pressure on the batters. Keeping it simple was key, and when the ball moves sharply like that, especially for those facing their first ball, it becomes quite challenging," Henry explained post-match.

Henry's exceptional figures of 6/27 wreaked havoc on India's top order, dismissing Rohit Sharma (0), Virat Kohli (0), and Shreyas Iyer (0) in a remarkable opening over, leaving India at a dismal 0/3. He later returned to dismantle the lower order, taking out Ishan Kishan, Kuldeep Yadav (1), and Gurnoor Brar (2), achieving his career-best ODI statistics and bowling India out in just 26.4 overs.

Continuing his impressive record against India in ODIs, Henry has now taken 27 wickets in 12 matches, boasting an exceptional average of 17.33, which includes two five-wicket hauls. Reflecting on his success against the Indian team, Henry acknowledged their world-class caliber and cautioned against overconfidence following this victory, emphasizing the need for focus as they prepare for the next match. "I don't want to get too ahead of myself. They are a world-class team, and we have to remember that. They can bat deep, and this is just one game. We have another match coming up soon, and we hope to level the series," he remarked. This result significantly narrowed India's series lead to 2-1 as they head into the final match on Sunday.