New Zealand Crush India by 244 Runs in 4th ODI as Matt Henry Takes 6 for 27; Series Now 2-1
Will Young’s 125 and Matt Henry’s 6 for 27 gave New Zealand a 244-run win at Mount Maunganui. India still lead 2-1 with the final ODI on Sunday.
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Pune, 13th November 2026: New Zealand beat India by 244 runs in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Friday, November 13, after Matt Henry took 6 for 27 and India were bowled out for 89 chasing 334, Al Jazeera reported. India still lead the five-match series 2-1.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and captain Shreyas Iyer were all dismissed without scoring in Henry’s first over.
Scorecard summary
| Team | Score | Key performers |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 333 all out | Will Young 125 (108), Tim Seifert 58, Finn Allen 41 (30) |
| India | 89 all out | Ishan Kishan 27; Matt Henry 6-27, Matthew Fisher 3-31 |
Axar Patel was India’s best bowler with 2 for 39.
How the match turned
Iyer won the toss and chose to field, Outlook India reported. Will Young made the most of it with his fifth ODI hundred, hitting 14 fours and four sixes. Tim Seifert’s half-century and a quick 41 from Finn Allen took New Zealand to 333.
The chase was over almost before it began. Henry removed Rohit, Kohli and Iyer in the first over, and India slid to 22 for 4 within nine overs. Only Ishan Kishan reached 20 as India folded for 89.
Where the series stands
India won the first two ODIs, the third in Hamilton was washed out by rain, and New Zealand have now won the fourth. That makes it 2-1 to India. New Zealand can no longer win the series, but a win in the final match on Sunday, November 15, at the same ground, would level it.
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 1st ODI | India won |
| 2nd ODI | India won |
| 3rd ODI, Hamilton | Washed out |
| 4th ODI, Mount Maunganui | New Zealand won by 244 runs |
| 5th ODI, Mount Maunganui | Sunday, 15 November |
Henry’s spell in numbers
Henry finished with 6 for 27, his three first-over wickets setting up the rout. Left-armer Matthew Fisher backed him with 3 for 31, and New Zealand needed less than half their overs to bowl India out. For Will Young, the century was his fifth in ODIs, and his partnership with Seifert gave New Zealand the platform to pass 330.
Why the margin matters
India’s batting had no answer to Henry’s new-ball swing. With the top order missing Shubman Gill, who is preparing for Tests, India’s batting looked thin against swing and bounce at Bay Oval. Fans in Pune following the series can catch the final early on Sunday morning India time.
Our preview, India vs New Zealand 4th ODI, has the squads. More in our sports section.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 4th ODI between India and New Zealand?
New Zealand won by 244 runs at Mount Maunganui on 13 November 2026.
What were Matt Henry’s figures?
Matt Henry took 6 wickets for 27 runs, including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer in the first over.
What is the series score?
India lead the five-match ODI series 2-1, with one match washed out.
When is the 5th ODI?
The final ODI is on Sunday 15 November 2026 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
