{
  "id": 19782596,
  "title": "'Truly Shameful Performance': Netizens Brutally Slam Team India's Batting Collapse As Men In Blue Suffer 244-Run Humiliation Against New Zealand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/truly-shameful-performance-netizens-brutally-slam-team-indias-batting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T08:47:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/truly-shameful-performance-netizens-brutally-slam-team-indias-batting-collapse-as-men-in-blue-suffer-244-run-humiliation-against-new-zealand"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Team India endured a humiliating outing in the fourth ODI against New Zealand as they suffered their second-heaviest defeat in the 50-over format against the Black Caps. Chasing a challenging target of 334 runs at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, India were bundled out for just 89 runs, losing the contest by a massive 244-run margin. The crushing defeat triggered strong reactions from cricket fans,…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}