Mount Maunganui: New Zealand made a flying start in the fourth ODI at the Bay Oval on Friday, November 13, winning by an emphatic margin of 244 runs after a sensational century from Will Young and a career best six wicket hual from Matt Henry left the Indians reeling.
Chasing a target of 334, the Indians were completely dismantled by the Kiwis’ bowling attack, with Matt Henry leading the way taking 6 wickets for just 27 runs in 9.4 overs, while Matthew Fisher took 3 wickets for 31 runs.
After a disastrous start to their chase, India could never get back into the game after Henry took three wickets in the opening over, removing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer to leave the visitors 0/3.
Kyle Jamieson chipped in with another wicket, taking Ruturaj Gaikwad for just five to leave India 9/4 in the sixth over.
Will Young’s Century Helps New Zealand To 333
New Zealand got off to a flying start, posting a total of 333 all out after losing the toss and having to bowl.
Will Young was the star of the show, scoring a sensational 125 off 108 balls, the opener hit 14 boundaries and 4 sixes. It was his fifth ODI century and his first against India.
Young was well supported by Tim Seifert who scored 58 off 48 balls, hitting 6 boundaries and 3 sixes. The pair formed a solid opening partnership of 85 runs.
Once Seifert was dismissed, Will Young continued to play the anchor role and formed a partnership of 90 with Finn Allen who chipped in with 41 off 30 balls.
Young reached his century off 88 balls but fell for 125 off the 37th over to Naman Dhir who took a stunning catch at deep mid-wicket.
Mitchell Santner chipped in with 24 and Kristian Clarke scored 22. Kyle Jamieson remained unbeaten on 19 as New Zealand posted a total of 333.
Axar Patel, Auqib Nabi and Gurnoor Brar all took two wickets.
Henry’s Triple Wicket Maiden Gives New Zealand A Flying Start
New Zealand got off to a sensational start with their bowling in the second innings.
In the opening over, Henry took the prized wickets of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. The sensational triple wicket maiden had India in serious trouble and Kyle Jamieson quickly chipped in with another wicket, removing Gaikwad.
Ishan Kishan tried to play a calming innings but fell for just 27 after being bowled by Henry. Fisher chipped in with another wicket taking out Auqib Nabi for just five, while Henry took his five wicket haul by removing Kuldeep Yadav for just one.
Naman Dhir gave a brief fight scoring 21 off 24 balls but was caught off the bat of Fisher after hitting back to back sixes.
Fisher took another wicket, removing Kishan’s partner Auqib Nabi to finish with impressive 3/31. Henry completed his six wicket haul by dismissing Gurnoor Brar for two to leave India all out for just 89.
New Zealand In Contention After 244 Run Win
New Zealand are now in contention after the emphatic 244 run win. India are leading the five match ODI series 2-1 after the fourth match but the third ODI was abandoned due to rain.
The fifth and final ODI is taking place at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Sunday, November 15. New Zealand will look to clinch the final match and tie the series while India will aim to take another victory on their tour.
Brief Scores:
New Zealand 333 all out (Will Young 125, Tim Seifert 58, Finn Allen 41; Axar Patel 2/39, Auqib Nabi 2/59, Gurnoor Brar 2/69) 50 Overs
India 89 all out (Ishan Kishan 27, Naman Dhir 21; Matt Henry 6/27, Matthew Fisher 3/31) 26.4 Overs
New Zealand won by 244 Runs.