New Zealand beat India by 244 runs in fourth ODI

New Zealand beat India by 244 runs in the fourth one-day international at Mount Maunganui, bowling the visitors out for 89 after Matt Henry took three wickets in the opening over of their chase. The result cut India’s lead in the five-match series to 2-1, with the final ODI scheduled for Sunday at the same venue.

New Zealand made 333 in 50 overs after being sent in to bat. Will Young scored 125 from 108 balls, his fifth ODI century, and Tim Seifert added 58. Young was dropped twice early in his innings, then built partnerships that helped the hosts post a total of 333.

India needed 334 to win but were 0 for 3 after six deliveries. Henry dismissed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer, all without scoring. India’s innings ended in 26.4 overs, with Ishan Kishan top-scoring at 27. Henry finished with 6 wickets for 27 runs, his best ODI figures.

India’s loss was its second-biggest defeat by runs in ODI cricket, according to match reports. The team had also lost seven wickets for 111 while chasing 135 in the previous match, which was rain-affected. The third ODI was abandoned without a ball being bowled, leaving India ahead 2-1 before the fourth match.