New Zealand beat India by 244 runs in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on November 13. The hosts posted 333 all out before bowling India out for 89 in 26.4 overs. Matt Henry's 6/27 and Will Young's 125 shaped one of India's weakest ODI outings.
Match Summary: A 244-Run Margin
New Zealand batted first and scored 333/10 in 50 overs, a run rate of 6.66. India were dismissed for 89 in 26.4 overs, scoring at roughly 3.34 an over.
The gap of 244 runs is the second-biggest ODI win margin in New Zealand's history, according to the records listed for this match.
| Team | Score | Overs | Run Rate |
|---|
| New Zealand | 333/10 | 50.0 | 6.66 |
| India | 89/10 | 26.4 | 3.34 |
Batting Analysis: Will Young Anchors the Innings
Opener Will Young scored 125 off 108 balls, with 14 fours and four sixes. That is a strike rate of 115.74.
Boundaries contributed 80 of his 125 runs, or about 64 percent. His hundred came off 88 balls, so he scored 37 more runs in the final 20 balls he faced.
Partnerships That Built the Total
Young shared two key stands in the first half of the innings. These partnerships gave New Zealand a platform for the 333 total.
| Partnership | Runs | Phase |
|---|
| Will Young and Tim Seifert | 85 | Early to middle overs |
| Will Young and Finn Allen | 90 | Middle overs |
Tim Seifert's Fast Start
Tim Seifert made 58 off 48 balls, a strike rate of 120.83. He became the first New Zealand batter to reach 50 within the first 10 overs of an ODI against India.
Bowling Analysis: Matt Henry's Six-Wicket Haul
Matt Henry finished with 6/27 in 9.4 overs, including two maidens. His economy rate was 2.79 and he took a wicket every 9.7 balls on average.
He removed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer in the first over of India's chase, a triple-wicket maiden. Later he dismissed Ishan Kishan, Gurnoor Brar and Kuldeep Yadav to complete his six-for.
| Bowler | Team | Wickets | Notes |
|---|
| Matt Henry | New Zealand | 6 | 6/27 in 9.4 overs, 2 maidens |
| Auqib Nabi | India | 2 | Two wickets |
| Gurnoor Brar | India | 2 | Two wickets |
| Axar Patel | India | 2 | Two wickets |
India's Chase: A Collapse Measured in Numbers
India's top-order dismissals in the first over left the chase with little chance of recovery. Ishan Kishan top-scored with 27, which is about 30 percent of the 89 total.
The innings lasted 26.4 overs, just over half of the 50 available. New Zealand's run rate was almost double India's, and that gap defined the contest.
Records and Milestones
Several ODI marks were recorded in this match. Henry's numbers against India stand out in particular.
| Record | Detail |
|---|
| Most 4-plus wicket hauls vs India in ODIs | 4, Matt Henry (12 innings) |
| Biggest ODI win margins for New Zealand | 244 runs vs India, Mount Maunganui, 2026 (second biggest) |
| NZ bowlers with multiple ODI five-fors vs one opponent | 2, Matt Henry vs India (joint second) |
| Fastest NZ fifty vs India | Tim Seifert, first NZ batter to reach 50 within the first 10 overs |
Player of the Match
Matt Henry won the Player of the Match award for his six-wicket haul. His four 4-plus wicket hauls in 12 innings against India give him a hit rate of one in three.
What Comes Next
The fifth ODI will be played at the same venue, Bay Oval, on November 15, 2026. The series position is reported as 2-1 in India's favour.
India will need to improve against the new ball, since three of their top-order batters fell in the opening over. New Zealand will look to repeat the combination of a 300-plus total and early pace wickets.