Henry and Young shine as New Zealand thrash India by 244 runs

What the report says

New Zealand produced a commanding win over India in the fourth one-day international at Mount Maunganui on Friday, defeating the visitors by 244 runs to keep the five-match series alive. According to Al Jazeera’s report, the result was built around a dominant all-round performance from Matt Henry and Will Young, with New Zealand posting 333 all out before dismissing India for 89.

Henry led the bowling attack with 6-27, striking early in India’s chase and removing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer in the opening over. India never recovered after that collapse, with Ishan Kishan top-scoring on only 27. Matthew Fisher also contributed with 3-31 as New Zealand wrapped up a one-sided victory.

Young anchored the innings with 125 from 108 balls, his fifth ODI century, after New Zealand were sent in to bat. He shared important stands with Tim Seifert, who made a rapid 58, and later with Finn Allen, whose 41 helped extend the total. India’s bowlers did take wickets late, but the visitors had already fallen well behind the required pace.

The series is now 2-1 in India’s favour, and New Zealand can no longer win it outright. However, they can level the contest if they win Sunday’s final match at the same ground. Al Jazeera also noted that the third ODI was abandoned because of rain, adding some context to the shortened series.