New Zealand vs India 4th ODI: Henry’s Six-Wicket Haul Scripts a Ruthless 244-Run Rout

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand, November 13, 2026: New Zealand produced their most emphatic performance of India’s tour on Friday, crushing the visitors by 244 runs in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval after Matt Henry destroyed the top order with three wickets in the opening over. Henry finished with a career-best 6/27, while Will Young scored 125 from 108 deliveries to power the Black Caps to 333. India, chasing 334, collapsed to 89 all out in 26.4 overs, suffering their second-largest defeat by runs in ODI history.

The New Zealand vs India 4th ODI has revived a compelling pattern from the earlier T20I series. India dominated the opening stages of both contests, but the Black Caps have become increasingly dangerous as the tour has progressed. New Zealand won the final two T20Is after losing the first three, and now have the opportunity to finish the five-match ODI series level at 2–2 after India won the first two matches and rain washed out the third. The hosts cannot win the ODI series outright, but their latest victory has transformed a previously one-sided contest into a much more intriguing final weekend.

New Zealand vs India 4th ODI: Scorecard and Key Information

New Zealand’s victory was their first in the ODI series, but its margin was extraordinary.

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New Zealand vs India 4th ODI: Scorecard and Key Information

New Zealand’s victory was their first in the ODI series, but its margin was extraordinary.

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Matt Henry’s First Over Ends India’s Chase Before It Begins

India entered their innings chasing a demanding but potentially achievable target of 334.

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Henry’s 6/27 Shows Why New Zealand Needed Their Senior Fast Bowler

Henry finished with six wickets for 27 runs from 9.4 overs, including two maidens.

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Will Young’s 125 Turns India’s Fielding Errors Into a 333-Run Total

Before Henry dismantled India’s batting lineup, Young had produced the innings that gave New Zealand a commanding total.

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Did New Zealand Leave Runs Behind Despite Scoring 333?

Santner believed New Zealand had an opportunity to reach approximately 360.

India lost their first three wickets without scoring a run, struggled to recover through the middle overs and eventually finished 245 runs short of the victory target.

The official result was a 244-run defeat because the margin is calculated from the difference between the teams’ completed innings totals: 333 and 89.

India’s innings lasted only 160 deliveries, meaning 140 balls of their allotted 300 remained unused.

New Zealand’s performance also reflected the depth of their available squad. The hosts made six changes to their playing XI, yet produced their most convincing result of the series.

Matt Henry’s First Over Ends India’s Chase Before It Begins

India entered their innings chasing a demanding but potentially achievable target of 334.

The opening over transformed that challenge into a crisis.

Henry began by dismissing Rohit Sharma with the first delivery of the innings.

The experienced opener edged a delivery outside off stump, and Finn Allen completed the catch. Rohit departed without scoring.

Virat Kohli arrived with India still on zero, but he lasted only four deliveries.

Henry found a way through his defense and bowled him for another duck.

Captain Shreyas Iyer faced the final delivery of the over.

Henry struck him on the pads, and the umpire gave him out lbw. Iyer challenged the decision, but the review upheld the dismissal.

India were 0/3 after six deliveries.

Three of their most important batters had departed without contributing a run.

Rohit had faced one delivery, Kohli four and Iyer one. Their combined contribution was zero from six balls.

That sequence was even more damaging than the raw statistics suggest.

It removed two established senior batters and the captain before India could construct a partnership, forcing an already adjusted batting lineup into a rebuilding exercise against a moving new ball.

Henry’s opening over also demonstrated that the surface was offering considerably more assistance to the seamers than it appeared to provide during New Zealand’s innings.

Iyer later acknowledged the difference in conditions, explaining that India had initially considered the pitch favorable for batting but found considerably more seam movement during the chase.

Nevertheless, the collapse cannot be attributed solely to conditions.

Henry’s discipline, movement and accuracy placed India’s batters under immediate pressure, and the visitors were unable to respond before losing three crucial wickets.

New Zealand vs India 4th ODI Turning Point: India’s First Six Deliveries

Henry’s three-wicket opening over established a position from which India never recovered.

Ruturaj Gaikwad made five before Kyle Jamieson dismissed him, leaving the visitors 9/4 in the sixth over.

Ishan Kishan and Axar Patel then attempted to stabilize the innings.

They added 44 runs for the fifth wicket, India’s most substantial partnership of the match.

But the recovery ended when Matthew Fisher removed Axar for 21.

Henry returned to dismiss Kishan for 27, and India subsequently lost Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav and Naman Dhir in quick succession.

At 66/7, the contest had become a question of how large New Zealand’s victory margin would be.

Henry eventually completed his six-wicket haul by bowling Gurnoor Brar for two, ending the innings at 89.

Henry’s 6/27 Shows Why New Zealand Needed Their Senior Fast Bowler

Henry finished with six wickets for 27 runs from 9.4 overs, including two maidens.

He delivered 45 dot balls from 58 legal deliveries, keeping India’s scoring opportunities exceptionally limited.

His economy rate of 2.79 runs per over was especially impressive considering that India began their chase requiring 6.68 runs per over.

Henry accounted for 60% of India’s dismissals.

Fisher supported him with 3/31, while Jamieson delivered an economical spell of 1/12 from six overs.

Between them, Henry and Jamieson conceded only 39 runs across 15.4 overs and claimed seven wickets.

India’s difficulty was therefore not restricted to one bowler.

Henry supplied the early breakthroughs, Jamieson maintained pressure from the other end, and Fisher ensured that India’s middle-order recovery could not develop.

After the match, Henry described his relief at returning to international action following an interrupted period involving fitness concerns.

His comeback had previously been a major selection consideration for New Zealand.

The Sports Encounter’s examination of New Zealand’s ODI selection and injury concerns discussed Henry’s availability, the absence of Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman, and the opportunities created for other players.

Friday’s performance demonstrated the value of having Henry available, even while New Zealand continued managing their squad ahead of the Test series.

Santner emphasized that Henry had wanted to play and that his ability to exploit a helpful new-ball surface made him particularly valuable.

The captain himself did not need to bowl.

That detail is important because New Zealand dismissed India without requiring their leading spin-bowling all-rounder to deliver an over.

Will Young’s 125 Turns India’s Fielding Errors Into a 333-Run Total

Before Henry dismantled India’s batting lineup, Young had produced the innings that gave New Zealand a commanding total.

The opener scored 125 from 108 balls, striking 14 fours and four sixes.

It was his fifth ODI century and his highest score in the format.

However, the innings might have ended almost before it began.

India dropped Young twice when he had scored just five.

Rohit Sharma missed an opportunity at slip off Auqib Nabi, and wicketkeeper Kishan put down another chance from the following delivery.

Those mistakes proved extremely expensive.

Young added another 120 runs after the missed opportunities and eventually contributed 37.5% of New Zealand’s completed total.

His innings was not simply an exercise in attacking every delivery.

He reached fifty from 49 balls and accelerated to his century from 88, carefully increasing the scoring rate after establishing himself.

His opening partnership with Tim Seifert produced 85 runs in the first 12 overs.

Seifert was the early aggressor, scoring 58 from 48 deliveries with six fours and three sixes.

That platform allowed New Zealand to continue attacking even after Nick Kelly and Dean Foxcroft fell cheaply.

Young then combined with Finn Allen to add 90 runs for the fourth wicket.

Allen’s 41 from 30 deliveries helped New Zealand move from 125/3 to 215/4.

Young reached 125 before Naman Dhir dismissed him at 256/5 in the 37th over.

The remainder of the lineup contributed enough to carry New Zealand beyond 300, although the innings did not accelerate as dramatically as the captain had hoped.

Kristian Clarke made 22, Santner scored 24, and Jamieson remained unbeaten on 19.

New Zealand were dismissed from the final delivery of their allotted 50 overs.

Did New Zealand Leave Runs Behind Despite Scoring 333?

Santner believed New Zealand had an opportunity to reach approximately 360.

His assessment was understandable considering the position established by Young and Allen.

From 256/5 after 37 overs, New Zealand added 77 runs in their final 13 overs.

That was approximately 5.92 runs per over, below the innings-wide rate of 6.66.

The calculation supports Santner’s view that the hosts could have scored more had they preserved wickets and extended their partnerships.

India’s bowlers deserve credit for limiting the final total.

Axar Patel conceded just 39 runs from ten overs and took two wickets, providing the most effective control among the visitors.

Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi also claimed two wickets each.

Kuldeep Yadav, however, conceded 73 runs from eight overs without taking a wicket.

India succeeded in preventing a total closer to 360.

But that partial recovery was overwhelmed by the subsequent batting collapse.

New Zealand Are Repeating Their Late-Series T20I Recovery

The strongest narrative emerging from the current tour concerns how the two sides have performed as each series has progressed.

India won the opening three T20Is in Christchurch and Wellington to secure the series before New Zealand had registered a victory.

The Black Caps then changed the direction of the contest.

In Auckland, Glenn Phillips struck 107 from 49 balls as New Zealand amassed 259/7.

Jacob Duffy claimed four wickets as India were restricted to 172/9, giving the hosts an 87-run victory.

That performance was examined in TSE’s fourth T20I analysis, which revealed how New Zealand outscored India by 85 runs during the second halves of the two innings.

The home side then completed another emphatic win in Hamilton.

Tim Seifert scored 93 from 50 balls, while Glenn Phillips made an unbeaten 65 as New Zealand chased 192 with two overs remaining.

India won the series 3–2, but the hosts finished with consecutive victories.

TSE’s fifth T20I report examined how Seifert and Phillips completed that late recovery.

The ODI series has now developed along a similar path.

India dominated the early matches, taking a 2–0 lead before rain prevented play in Hamilton.

New Zealand have responded with their largest victory of the tour.

How the Two Series Have Developed

The similarity is compelling, but it should not be overstated.

In the T20Is, India’s three consecutive victories secured the series before the Black Caps recovered.

In the ODIs, India lead by only one victory because the third match was abandoned.

New Zealand therefore still have an opportunity to change the final series outcome by winning the fifth ODI and securing a draw.

The pattern also does not establish that New Zealand deliberately reserve their strongest performances for the end of a series.

It does, however, demonstrate that the hosts have responded effectively to early setbacks through adjustments in personnel, confidence and execution.

Six Changes Demonstrate New Zealand’s Growing Squad Depth

New Zealand’s performance was especially impressive because Santner’s team entered the fourth ODI with six changes.

The Black Caps had already experienced considerable disruption during the tour.

Rachin Ravindra and Mark Chapman were ruled out of the ODI series because of injuries, while Devon Conway’s concussion affected the batting combinations available during the opening matches.

TSE’s report on Conway’s concussion and New Zealand’s batting concerns explained how those absences complicated selection before the first ODI.

The changing lineup has created opportunities for Seifert, Foxcroft, Clarke, Fisher and other members of the extended squad.

Henry’s return provided the experienced new-ball specialist who transformed the fourth ODI.

Young, meanwhile, supplied the top-order stability and acceleration that New Zealand had lacked when India dismissed them for 185 in Auckland.

The Black Caps also received important support from Allen and Seifert, both of whom maintained aggressive scoring rates around Young.

That balance was missing in the opening ODI, when India bowled New Zealand out in 40.2 overs before Kohli’s 74 from 51 deliveries completed a five-wicket DLS victory.

The contrast with the first match is documented in The Sports Encounter’s report on India’s Auckland victory.

At Bay Oval, New Zealand produced the batting depth and new-ball bowling performance required to reverse that earlier defeat.

India’s 89 All Out Is Their Second-Largest ODI Defeat by Runs

India avoided equaling their largest defeat by runs in ODI cricket, but only narrowly.

Their heaviest defeat remains the 245-run loss against Sri Lanka in Sharjah in 2000.

Friday’s 244-run defeat was one run short of that margin.

The 89-run total was also India’s sixth-lowest completed ODI innings.

Those records place the Bay Oval defeat among the most damaging batting performances in the team’s one-day history.

But the historical statistics are only part of the concern.

India entered the chase with Rohit and Kohli available, two players whose careers have been defined by building substantial ODI innings.

Both were dismissed for ducks in Henry’s opening over.

Iyer also departed without scoring, leaving a middle order containing players with less experience of rescuing a chase after such an extreme early collapse.

Kishan and Axar briefly resisted, but India’s highest score was only 27.

Naman Dhir matched Axar’s 21, while the remaining batters failed to provide meaningful support.

The result demonstrates how quickly even an accomplished batting lineup can become vulnerable when the leading players are removed before a partnership develops.

It also highlights the importance of India’s preparation for seam-friendly conditions.

Iyer acknowledged that the pitch appeared easier during New Zealand’s innings and became more demanding during the chase.

His assessment offers relevant context, but it cannot explain every dismissal or eliminate the need to improve India’s response to sustained new-ball pressure.

What Henry’s Spell Reveals About India’s Batting Vulnerability

Henry did not require extravagant movement to dismiss India’s most established batters.

He repeatedly challenged their judgment and defense with a disciplined length and consistent line.

The opening over exposed the risks of attempting a difficult chase without first assessing how the new ball was behaving.

Once India reached 0/3, their required rate remained manageable in mathematical terms.

The problem was that their batting resources had been severely depleted.

From that position, the visitors needed to build a partnership substantial enough to restore confidence and prevent New Zealand from attacking continuously.

Kishan and Axar managed 44 runs together, but that recovery was insufficient against a target of 334.

India lost their final six wickets for 36 runs after reaching 53/4.

That second collapse confirms the importance of Henry’s opening burst.

Once the top order disappeared, even a period of resistance could not restore enough stability to make the target remotely achievable.

The defeat also raises questions about squad continuity as India prepare for the Test series.

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul had moved to the red-ball preparations, leaving Iyer in charge of an adjusted ODI side.

That transition was expected, but the resulting lineup still contained enough international experience to avoid such an extreme collapse.

India’s Test selection challenges, including Rishabh Pant’s recovery and the competition for batting places, are examined in TSE’s report on Pant’s fitness clearance.

The ODI defeat should not automatically be treated as a prediction of India’s Test performances, but it reinforces the need to adapt quickly to New Zealand conditions.

Why the Final ODI Has Become More Important Than the Series Score Suggests

India remain ahead 2–1 and have already guaranteed that they cannot lose the five-match ODI series.

Yet another New Zealand victory would complete a remarkable recovery.

The hosts would finish 2–2 after trailing 2–0, having won the final two completed ODIs.

That outcome would closely resemble the T20I finish, when New Zealand won both matches after the result of the series had already been decided.

Santner has also indicated that the fast bowlers will receive rest ahead of the final ODI and the Test preparations that follow.

Henry’s workload will require management, particularly after delivering 9.4 overs in the fourth match and preparing to join the Test squad.

New Zealand’s selection decisions will therefore need to balance the immediate opportunity to draw the ODI series against the demands of the forthcoming Tests.

New Zealand Cricket’s official international schedule announcement confirms that Bay Oval hosts the final two ODIs before the Test series begins in Wellington.

India must respond by demonstrating that the top-order collapse was an exceptional incident rather than evidence of a wider weakness against disciplined pace bowling.

For Iyer, that means preserving the batting structure without allowing the recent defeat to dictate an overly defensive approach.

For Santner, the challenge is ensuring that the confidence gained from the fourth ODI produces another disciplined performance rather than an expectation that the opposition will collapse again.

New Zealand’s Home Support Adds to Their Late-Series Momentum

The contest has also demonstrated the strength of public interest in India’s tour.

New Zealand Cricket confirmed that both ODI matches at Bay Oval had sold out, bringing the number of sold-out white-ball matches on the tour to seven.

The governing body said that was its highest number of sellouts during a white-ball series against a single opponent.

The previous comparison was India’s 2019 tour, when four of eight matches sold out.

The official NZC announcement on the record ticket demand highlights the strong support surrounding the final ODIs.

Home advantage does not guarantee results, but the atmosphere provides another important dimension as New Zealand attempt to complete the series recovery.

The Black Caps have now produced major victories in Auckland, Hamilton and Mount Maunganui during the latter stages of the two white-ball series.

That geographic spread suggests their improved performances are not confined to one surface or venue.

New Zealand’s ability to adapt remains a central reason the upcoming final ODI is more competitive than the original series score suggested.

What the Victory Means for New Zealand’s Test Preparations

The two-match Test series against India begins in Wellington on November 19, followed by Christchurch on November 27.

For New Zealand, Henry’s return to form is particularly encouraging.

He remains one of the country’s most effective new-ball bowlers, and his ability to exploit seam movement will be valuable during the red-ball series.

Jamieson’s economical six-over spell also offered evidence of his ability to maintain pressure while another bowler attacks.

Young’s century provides encouragement for New Zealand’s batting resources, although ODI performance does not directly determine Test selection.

India, meanwhile, will have Gill, Rahul and other Test specialists available for red-ball preparation after their earlier departure from the white-ball squad.

The BCCI’s official fourth ODI match center confirms the fixture and venue, while the teams’ final Test selections will determine which players carry their current form into the longer format.

The 244-run result does not guarantee that New Zealand will dominate the Tests.

It does, however, provide evidence that key members of their bowling attack are capable of producing decisive performances against India’s established batters.

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Fourth ODI

Who won the New Zealand vs India fourth ODI?

New Zealand defeated India by 244 runs at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. The hosts scored 333 before bowling India out for 89.

What were Matt Henry’s bowling figures?

Henry took six wickets for 27 runs from 9.4 overs, including two maidens. He was named Player of the Match.

How did India lose three wickets without scoring?

Henry dismissed Rohit Sharma with the first delivery, bowled Virat Kohli with the fifth and trapped Shreyas Iyer lbw with the sixth. India finished the first over at 0/3.

How many runs did Will Young score?

Young scored 125 from 108 deliveries, including 14 fours and four sixes. India dropped him twice when he was on five.

Was this India’s biggest ODI defeat?

No. India’s 244-run loss was their second-largest defeat by runs, one run short of their 245-run defeat against Sri Lanka in 2000.

Can New Zealand still win the ODI series?

New Zealand cannot win the series outright. India lead 2–1 with one match remaining. A New Zealand victory in the final ODI would level the series 2–2.

How did New Zealand perform in the earlier T20I series?

India won the five-match T20I series 3–2 after taking the opening three matches. New Zealand recovered to win the final two encounters by 87 runs and seven wickets.

When is the fifth ODI between India and New Zealand?

The final ODI is scheduled for November 15 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

What It Means: The Black Caps Are Refusing to Let India Finish Comfortably

India began the T20I series with three consecutive victories and appeared to have established complete control of New Zealand’s white-ball challenge.

The Black Caps responded by winning the final two matches.

India then took a 2–0 ODI lead before rain abandoned the third match.

Friday’s fourth ODI has produced an even more dramatic reversal in performance.

Will Young transformed two dropped catches into a commanding century. Henry delivered one of the most destructive opening overs in recent ODI cricket, and New Zealand’s supporting bowlers ensured India never recovered.

The victory also came with six changes to the playing XI, strengthening the case that the hosts possess sufficient depth to compete even while managing injuries and preparing for Tests.

For India, the immediate concern is not losing the ODI series. That is no longer mathematically possible.

The concern is that their two most experienced batters and their stand-in captain were dismissed before the team scored a run, leaving the rest of the lineup unable to rebuild.

The New Zealand vs India 4th ODI has therefore changed the narrative of the tour without overturning India’s series advantage. The tourists remain ahead on results, but the hosts are once again finishing more strongly than they started.

Sunday’s final ODI will determine whether that growing momentum produces another late-series victory and a 2–2 draw, or whether India can reassert their superiority before both teams turn their attention to Test cricket.

After a 244-run victory, New Zealand have earned the right to believe that their strongest cricket on this tour may still be ahead of them.