Matt Henry and Will Young dismantle India as New Zealand register a 244-run win

New Zealand secured a 244-run victory over India in the fourth one-day international at Mount Maunganui, thanks to a century from Will Young and a six-wicket performance by Matt Henry. The home team, despite being 2-1 down in the five-match series, can still force a draw provided they win the final fixture at the same ground on Sunday. Rain led to the abandonment of the third game.

India, set to chase a target of 334, were bowled out for a meager 89, their sixth-lowest total in One Day Internationals. Fast bowler Henry wreaked havoc early on, dismissing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer in swift succession. Ruturaj Gaikwad was also removed soon after, but Ishan Kishan and Axar Patel managed to stabilize the innings with a crucial 44-run partnership, alongside a rapid 21 runs from Naman Dhir.

Young's 125 runs off 108 balls proved decisive, coming off the back of two dropped catches by India's fielding. He was supported by Tim Seifert, who contributed 58 runs, and Finn Allen, who added 41 runs. India's bowling attack, featuring Patel, Gurnoor Brar, and Auqib Nabi, managed to take two wickets each.

However, India are without their captain, Shubman Gill, and batter KL Rahul, both of whom are sidelined for the remainder of the ODI series to prepare for the upcoming two-test series against New Zealand.