244-Run Nightmare! New Zealand Crush India As Men In Blue Suffer Second-Biggest Defeat On Shreyas Iyer's Captaincy Debut
Team India suffered their second biggest defeat in ODI cricket history after they were romped by New Zealand in the 4th ODI in Mount Maunganui. Chasing 334 to win, India lost three wickets without a run on the board and were eventually bundled out for 89, losing the game by a whopping 244 runs. Shreyas Iyer's Captaincy Debut turns sour HISTORY CREATED IN TAURANGA. - India registered their biggest…
In a truly shameful performance, the Indian cricket team suffered a devastating 244-run defeat against New Zealand in the fourth ODI in Tauranga. Chasing a challenging target of 334 runs, India collapsed at the crease, finishing their innings at an abysmal 89 runs. The crushing margin of defeat surpassed even their previous record of 245 runs against Sri Lanka in 2000, marking it as the second-largest margin of loss in ODI cricket by runs.
New Zealand's bowling attack, led by Matt Henry, dismantled the Indian batting lineup, claiming six wickets in a sensational spell. Henry exploited the conditions brilliantly and ensured that India's batters never recovered after a disastrous start. The top order, featuring Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer, endured a nightmare as they were all dismissed for ducks in the very first over.
The situation worsened as New Zealand continued to pick up wickets at regular intervals, leaving India with no meaningful partnerships to build.
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