IND vs NZ 4th ODI: Matt Henry's 6/27 Bowls India Out for 89, New Zealand Win by 244 Runs

New Zealand handed India one of their worst defeats in one-day cricket on Friday. Chasing 334 in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, India were bowled out for just 89 in 26.4 overs, losing by 244 runs. Fast bowler Matt Henry was the hero for the hosts with brilliant figures of 6/27, according to the ESPNcricinfo match report.

The win keeps the five-match series alive. India still lead 2-1, and the final ODI at the same venue will now decide the series.

IND vs NZ 4th ODI: Key Highlights

1. Result: New Zealand won by 244 runs
2. Scores: New Zealand 333 (50 overs) – India 89 (26.4 overs)
3. Player of the Match: Matt Henry, 6/27 in 9.4 overs
4. Top scorers: Will Young 125, Tim Seifert 58 (NZ); Ishan Kishan 27 (India)
5. Record: India's second-biggest ODI defeat by runs
6. Series: India lead 2-1 with one match to go
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A nightmare first over: 0 for 3

The chase was over almost before it began. In the very first over, Henry dismissed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, all without scoring a run. Kohli was out for a four-ball duck. It was a triple-wicket maiden, and India were 0 for 3 after six balls.

As per Outlook India, India became only the fifth team in ODI history to lose three wickets without scoring at the start of an innings.

The batting never recovered. Ishan Kishan made 27, the highest score of the innings, but wickets kept falling at the other end. Fisher picked up 3/31 to support Henry. The end came when Henry bowled Gurnoor Brar to finish with 6/27, including two maidens.

Will Young's century sets up a big total

Earlier, New Zealand batted first and posted 333 all out in 50 overs. Opener Will Young led the way with a fine 125, while Tim Seifert added 58. For India, Axar Patel was the best bowler with 2/39, but the Indian attack could not stop the hosts from crossing 330.

Second-biggest ODI defeat in India's history

This 244-run loss is India's second-biggest defeat in ODIs by runs, according to Business Standard. India missed the unwanted record by just one run.

India's total of 89 is also their sixth-lowest score in ODI history.

What it means for the series

India went into this match leading the five-match series 2-0. With this win, New Zealand have cut the lead to 2-1. The fifth and final ODI at Bay Oval is now a must-win game for the hosts to level the series, while India need just one more win to seal it.

The big question for India is how the top order bounces back after three ducks in one over. Rohit, Kohli and Iyer will be under pressure to fire in the decider.

FAQ

Q1. Who won the IND vs NZ 4th ODI? New Zealand won by 244 runs at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on November 13, 2026.

Q2. What was India's score in the 4th ODI? India were bowled out for 89 in 26.4 overs while chasing 334.

Q3. Who took 6 wickets for New Zealand? Fast bowler Matt Henry took 6/27 and was named Player of the Match.

Q4. Who scored a century in the 4th ODI? New Zealand opener Will Young scored 125.

Q5. Is this India's biggest ODI defeat? No. It is India's second-biggest ODI defeat by runs. The biggest is 245 runs against Sri Lanka in Sharjah in 2000.

Q6. What is the IND vs NZ ODI series score now? India lead the five-match series 2-1, with one match left.