India suffer 244-run humiliation as New Zealand pacer Matt Henry runs riot

India suffered a stunning batting collapse to go down by 244 runs against New Zealand in the fourth ODI on Friday, with pacer Matt Henry producing a devastating spell of 6/27 to dismantle the hosts' top order.

Chasing a target of 334, India were bowled out for just 89 in 26.4 overs, narrowly escaping their lowest-ever ODI total against New Zealand of 88, recorded in Dambulla in 2010.

The emphatic victory cuts India's lead in the five-match series to 2-1, keeping New Zealand's hopes of drawing the series alive. India can still seal the series, with one match remaining. The third ODI had ended without a result after rain washed out play.


Henry inflicted the damage almost immediately, striking three times in the opening over to send Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and captain Shreyas Iyer back to the pavilion without scoring. India were reduced to 0/3, with Kyle Jamieson adding to their misery by dismissing Ruturaj Gaikwad for five.

Gaikwad was playing his first ODI of the series after regular captain Shubman Gill opted out to prepare for the upcoming Test series. India slipped to 9/4 and never managed to recover from the early blows.

Earlier, New Zealand posted 333 all out in 50 overs, riding on a commanding 125 off 108 balls from Will Young. Young shared an 85-run opening stand with Tim Seifert, who contributed 58 off 48 deliveries, while Finn Allen chipped in with 41.

India's bowlers managed to pick up wickets at regular intervals, with Gurnoor Brar (2/69), Auqib Nabi (2/59) and Axar Patel (2/39) taking two wickets each. However, Henry and Matthew Fisher (3/31) ensured the target remained well beyond India's reach.

Brief scores: New Zealand 333 all out in 50 overs (Will Young 125, Tim Seifert 58, Finn Allen 41; Gurnoor Brar 2/69, Axar Patel 2/39, Auqib Nabi 2/59) beat India 89 all out in 26.4 overs (Ishan Kishan 27, Axar Patel 21; Matt Henry 6/27, Matthew Fisher 3/31) by 244 runs.