Matt Henry’s Six Wickets and Will Young’s Century Power New Zealand to 244-Run Rout of India

admin · November 13, 2026 · 6 min read

New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry celebrating a wicket as India collapse for 89 in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

New Zealand produced one of the most one-sided results in one-day international history on Friday, bowling India out for just 89 to win the fourth ODI by 244 runs at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui and keep the five-match series alive.

Matt Henry, returning to the side after injury, destroyed India’s chase before it had begun, taking three wickets in a triple-wicket maiden first over. Will Young’s personal-best 125 had earlier lifted New Zealand to 333, a total that proved far beyond India’s reach on a day when almost nothing went right for the visitors.

The defeat was India’s second-heaviest by runs in ODI cricket, behind only the 245-run loss to Sri Lanka in Sharjah in 2000, and their heaviest in the format in 26 years.

Henry’s dream first over ends the chase in six balls

Chasing 334, India needed a steady start. Instead, Henry produced what ESPNcricinfo described as one of the greatest first overs ever bowled in an ODI innings.

His first ball squared up Rohit Sharma and took the edge to first slip. Three balls later, a delivery that seamed in and stayed low rattled Virat Kohli’s stumps. Then stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer, leading the side in the absence of Shubman Gill, was trapped on the crease and given out after a New Zealand review — the first Indian to record a golden duck on captaincy debut.

India were 0 for 3, and the match was effectively over. It took the visitors 17 balls to score a run off Henry, and by the end of the first powerplay they were 26 for 4 after Kyle Jamieson removed Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Henry returned for a second spell to finish with career-best figures of 6 for 27 from 9.4 overs — his first six-wicket haul in ODIs and his fourth five-wicket haul in the format. Matthew Fisher, bowling at high pace, took 3 for 31 as India folded in 26.4 overs. Ishan Kishan top-scored with a gritty 27, and Naman Dhir made 21.

Henry became only the second New Zealand bowler to take six wickets in an ODI against India, after Shane Bond in 2005.

Young’s century sets up the rout

New Zealand’s innings had been built around Young, who struck 125 off 108 balls with 14 fours and four sixes, reaching his century off 88 balls. Tim Seifert gave the innings a flying start with 58 off 48 balls, becoming the first New Zealand batter since Martin Guptill in 2015 to reach fifty inside the first 10 overs of an ODI.

The hosts were 256 for 4 in the 37th over before India fought back in the middle overs, taking 6 for 77 in the final 13.1 overs. Axar Patel took 2 for 39, and Auqib Nabi and Gurnoor Brar took two wickets each. But 333 proved more than enough on a day when New Zealand’s bowlers were irresistible.

For New Zealand, the 244-run margin was their second-biggest ODI victory and the largest win by runs ever recorded in an ODI on New Zealand soil, passing the 204-run win over West Indies in Christchurch in 2017.

A humbling day for India — and a warning before the World Cup

The scale of the defeat will sting India. Their total of 89 was their sixth-lowest in ODI cricket, and the collapse exposed the fragility of a batting order missing its regular captain and several first-choice players. Head coach Gautam Gambhir was blunt in his assessment afterward, saying the deliveries that dismissed his batters were not unplayable and demanding far better technical discipline.

The result also matters for the bigger picture. With the 2027 ODI World Cup now months away, India cannot afford to treat a collapse of this size as a one-off. The top order’s failure against the moving ball, in conditions that had earlier produced 333 runs, will be the focus of the team’s review before the series decider.

For New Zealand, the win was a statement of depth. With several players away at the Test camp, replacements such as Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft and Finn Allen stepped in, and the bowling attack still produced a record-breaking performance. Fast bowling has dominated the week’s cricket headlines, from Saqib Khan’s seven-wicket haul on Test debut for Pakistan to Henry’s six-for at Bay Oval. Henry, who had missed most of the T20I series with a leg injury and then the early ODIs with concussion concerns after a collision with Devon Conway, looked fully fit and close to his best.

What happens next

The series now stands at 2-1 in India’s favour, with the third ODI having been abandoned because of rain. The fifth and final ODI takes place at the same venue on Sunday, November 15, when New Zealand can level the series 2-2 — although they must do it without Henry and Jamieson, who will join the Test squad for the two-match series starting November 19.

India, meanwhile, must regroup quickly. A series win is still in their hands, but another batting failure on Sunday would turn a commanding position into a drawn series and a serious inquest.

Why this matters

Few ODI defeats are as complete as this one. India lost their three most experienced batters — Rohit, Kohli and their stand-in captain — without scoring a run between them, and the innings never recovered. It capped a dramatic week of comebacks in international sport, after Italy fought back to beat France 3-1 in the Nations League. For New Zealand, it was a reminder that on home pitches, with the ball moving, their attack can dismantle any batting line-up in the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score in the fourth ODI between New Zealand and India?

New Zealand scored 333 all out in 50 overs and bowled India out for 89 in 26.4 overs, winning by 244 runs at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Friday, November 13, 2026.

How many wickets did Matt Henry take?

Matt Henry took a career-best 6 for 27, including three wickets in a triple-wicket maiden first over that dismissed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, all for ducks.

Who scored the most runs in the match?

Will Young top-scored with a personal-best 125 off 108 balls for New Zealand. Tim Seifert made 58, while Ishan Kishan’s 27 was India’s highest score.

What is the series score after the fourth ODI?

India lead the five-match series 2-1. The third ODI was abandoned because of rain, and the final match is on Sunday, November 15, at Bay Oval.

New Zealand’s 244-run victory will be remembered as one of the great ODI bowling performances — and for India, as a defeat that demands a response in the series decider on Sunday.