New Zealand won by 244 runs against India in the fourth ODI on Thursday, November 12, with Player of the Match Matt Henry taking six wickets after Will Young struck 125. New Zealand made 333 before dismissing India for 89 in 26.4 overs, cutting the visitors’ ODI series lead to 2-1 and keeping the contest alive ahead of the final ODI.
Young’s century powers New Zealand to 333
Young supplied the defining innings of New Zealand’s batting effort, scoring 125 as the hosts reached 333 all out in their allotted 50 overs. Tim Seifert contributed 58 and Finn Allen added 41, giving New Zealand three substantial scores and leaving India facing a target of 334.
Those contributions put considerable pressure on India’s attack, although Axar Patel delivered an impressive containing spell. His 2/39 from 10 overs, at an economy rate of 3.9, stood out in an innings that otherwise moved at more than six runs per over.
Auqib Nabi returned 2/59 from eight overs, while Gurnoor Brar took 2/69 from 10. Arshdeep Singh finished with 1/55 from 10 overs and Naman Dhir claimed 1/29 from four. Kuldeep Yadav endured the most expensive spell, conceding 73 runs without a wicket in eight overs.
Henry’s six wickets overwhelm India
India’s pursuit never approached the scale of the task. Henry’s six-wicket haul was the decisive bowling contribution, turning a demanding chase into a crushing defeat as India were bowled out with 23.2 overs unused.
Matthew Fisher provided powerful support with three wickets, while Kyle Jamieson took the remaining wicket. Between them, the trio accounted for all 10 dismissals, completing a dominant second half for New Zealand.
Ishan Kishan was India’s highest scorer with 27. Axar and Naman Dhir each made 21, but those efforts could not provide the substantial innings India needed. Their combined 69 runs represented the bulk of a total that stopped at just 89.
Key performers
- Will Young: Top-scored with 125 in New Zealand’s 333.
- Matt Henry: Took six wickets and was named Player of the Match.
- Tim Seifert and Finn Allen: Contributed 58 and 41 respectively.
- Matthew Fisher and Kyle Jamieson: Claimed three wickets and one wicket respectively.
- Axar Patel: Returned 2/39 from 10 overs and scored 21.
- Ishan Kishan and Naman Dhir: Made 27 and 21 respectively; Dhir also took 1/29 from four overs.
NerdSports Stat: Will Young’s 125 alone exceeded India’s entire total of 89 by 36 runs.
New Zealand keep the ODI series alive
This result neither levels nor decides the ODI series: India still lead 2-1, but New Zealand have reduced the deficit and can draw level in the final ODI on Saturday, November 14.
India won the opening ODI by five wickets with 56 balls remaining under DLS, then edged the second by four runs, also under DLS. The third ODI was abandoned without a result. New Zealand’s emphatic fourth-match response therefore sets up a decisive finish, with India seeking a series victory and the hosts chasing a 2-2 draw.
The wider tour has already produced swings in momentum. India won the first three T20Is before New Zealand took the last two, leaving India with a 3-2 T20I series victory. After the final ODI, the tour moves into Test cricket, with matches starting on November 18 and November 26.
Frequently Asked Questions
New Zealand won the match by 244 runs, scoring 333 before bowling India out for 89 in 26.4 overs.
Matt Henry was named Player of the Match for taking six wickets.
India lead the ODI series 2-1 with one match remaining. New Zealand’s victory reduced the deficit and kept their hopes of drawing the series alive.
Will Young top-scored with 125 runs for New Zealand.
New Zealand face India in the final ODI on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Two Tests follow, starting on November 18 and November 26.
