IND vs NZ: India suffer second biggest ODI defeat; losing the fourth ODI to New Zealand by 244 runs

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India suffered their second heaviest defeat by runs in one-day internationals after New Zealand thumped them by 244 runs in the fourth ODI at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Friday.Chasing 334 for victory, India were bowled out for just 89 with New Zealand pacer Matt Henry taking six wickets. Will Young led the hosts’ batting effort with a century as they recorded a dominant victory.India still leads the five-match series 2-1. New Zealand cannot win the series but can level it by winning the final match at the same venue on Sunday. The third ODI was abandoned due to rain.

India’s second biggest defeat in ODIs

India’s 244-run defeat is now the second biggest defeat in ODI history. Their heaviest loss came against Sri Lanka, who beat them by 245 runs in Sharjah in 2000. The defeat against New Zealand is just one run away from the unwanted record.India’s other biggest defeats include a 214-run loss to South Africa in Mumbai in 2015 and a 208-run defeat to Australia in Sydney in 2004.Largest margin of defeat for India in ODIs:

  • 245 runs vs Sri Lanka, Sharjah, 2000
  • 244 runs vs New Zealand, Mount Maunganui, 2026
  • 214 runs vs South Africa, Mumbai WS, 2015
  • 208 runs vs Australia, Sydney, 2004
  • 202 runs against England, Lord’s, World Cup 1975
  • 200 runs vs New Zealand, Dambulla, 2010

Henry’s first burst leaves India in trouble

India’s chase got off to a disastrous start as Henry struck three times in the opening over. He dismissed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer to leave India with a clean sheet.Ruturaj Gaikwad also fell soon after, leaving India in deep trouble. Ishan Kishan (27) and Axar Patel (21) then put on 44 runs while Naman Dhir added a quick 21.Their efforts helped India avoid an even bigger defeat. Henry returned to take the next three wickets to finish with six as India were bowled out for their sixth and lowest total in ODIs.

Young makes up for early setbacks with a century

Earlier, Young produced a fine innings of 125 off 108 balls to give New Zealand a strong total. It was his highest ODI score and his fifth century in the format.The 33-year-old managed just nine and six in the first two games of the series. He made the most of his chances after India dropped him twice in the second over, with Rohit and wicketkeeper Kishan catching successive deliveries.Young was well supported by Tim Seifert who scored 58 and Finn Allen who made 41. Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi took two wickets each for India.

Gill, Rahul also missed the last ODI

India were without captain Shubman Gill and batsman KL Rahul for the fourth ODI. Both will also miss Sunday’s final as they prepare for the upcoming two-Test series against New Zealand starting on Wednesday.