New Zealand beat India by 244 runs to keep series alive

New Zealand beat India by 244 runs in the fourth one-day international at Mount Maunganui on November 13, keeping the five-match series alive. Matt Henry took six wickets as India were bowled out for 89 while chasing New Zealand’s 334-run target.

New Zealand made 333 all out after being asked to bat. Will Young led the innings with 125 from 108 balls, his fifth century in one-day internationals. He was dropped twice in the second over, on consecutive deliveries, before going on to anchor the innings.

Young shared an 85-run opening stand with Tim Seifert, who scored 58, and later added 90 runs with Finn Allen. Allen made 41 from 30 balls. India’s bowlers restricted New Zealand late in the innings, but the hosts finished with a total of 333.

Henry struck in the first over of India’s chase, dismissing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer without a run on the board. Kyle Jamieson soon removed Ruturaj Gaikwad, leaving India at 9 for 4. Henry finished with figures of 6 for 27 in 9.4 overs, while Matthew Fisher took three wickets.

India’s innings lasted 26.4 overs. Ishan Kishan top-scored with 27, and Axar Patel made 21 in a 44-run partnership with Kishan. The pair helped India...