New Zealand thrashes India by 244 runs in fourth ODI
Matt Henry took 6/27 as New Zealand bowlers bundled India out for 89 at Mount Maunganui.
New Zealand defeated India by 244 runs in the fourth one-day international at Mount Maunganui on Friday, according to reports from Hindustan Times, Sportstar and The Hindu.
After New Zealand posted a total of 333, Matt Henry took three wickets in the opening over of the Indian innings, dismissing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and captain Shreyas Iyer. Henry finished with career-best figures of 6/27, bowling out the visitors for 89 in 26.4 overs.
Will Young scored a career-best 125, including his fifth ODI century, after being dropped twice on five runs. Opening partner Tim Seifert contributed 58 runs to a 85-run opening stand.
India's batting performance saw Ishan Kishan score 27 and Axar Patel make 21, with the pair sharing a 44-run partnership. Naman Dhir scored 21, while Ruturaj Gaikwad made 5.
Shreyas Iyer, who took over captaincy from Shubman Gill, noted that Henry's bowling in the right areas was sensational. Henry attributed his performance to keeping a simple game plan despite strong winds.
India currently leads the five-match series 2-1, with the final match scheduled for Sunday at the same venue.