Henry tears India top order apart as New Zealand romp to 244-run win

In the fourth ODI at Mount Maunganui on Friday, New Zealand dismantled India with a commanding 244-run victory, restoring their series standing to 2-1. Fast bowler Matt Henry was the star of the show, claiming a career-best 6-27 and dismissing star players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer without them registering any runs. Will Young contributed a crucial century as the hosts posted a formidable 333 runs in their allotted 50 overs.

Young, who scored 125 off 108 balls, including 14 fours and four sixes, played a pivotal role in New Zealand's imposing total. He joined hands with Tim Seifert for an 85-run opening partnership. Despite Young's early luck with two dropped catches, Seifert's aggressive innings of 50 runs off 39 balls, followed by contributions from Finn Allen and Dean Foxcroft, solidified New Zealand's position.

India, needing a massive 334 runs to win, struggled to post even 89 runs in their allotted innings. Rohit Sharma edged his first ball to slip, Kohli was bowled by his fourth ball, and Iyer was leg before wicket. India's top order was dismantled by Henry's scintillating opening over, and despite late resistance, they couldn't chase down the target. Ishan Kishan top-scored with 27 runs for India, while Axar Patel and Auqib Nabi took crucial wickets for India.