Matt Henry's Six-Wicket Haul Destroys India as New Zealand Win Fourth ODI by 244 Runs

India suffered one of their most humiliating batting collapses in recent ODI cricket as New Zealand stormed to a 244-run victory in the fourth ODI at Mount Maunganui on Friday. A devastating opening spell from pacer Matt Henry, who claimed six wickets for just 27 runs, left the visitors with virtually no chance of chasing their 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 collapse began in extraordinary fashion when Henry struck three times in the opening over, dismissing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and captain Shreyas Iyer for ducks. India were reduced to 0 for 3 before they could settle into their innings, and the damage only worsened when Kyle Jamieson removed Ruturaj Gaikwad for five.

Gaikwad, playing his first ODI of the series, had come into the side after regular captain Shubman Gill opted out to prepare for the upcoming Test series. India slumped to nine for four and never managed to recover.

Ishan Kishan top-scored with 27, while Axar Patel contributed 21, but neither could prevent the visitors from suffering a crushing defeat. Matthew Fisher supported Henry's demolition job with three wickets for 31 runs.

Earlier, New Zealand posted an imposing 333 all out in 50 overs, powered by a brilliant 125 off 108 balls from Will Young. Young shared an 85-run opening partnership with Tim Seifert, who scored 58 off 48 deliveries, while Finn Allen added 41.

For India, Gurnoor Brar, Auqib Nabi and Axar Patel picked up two wickets each.

The victory has brought New Zealand back into contention in the five-match series, reducing India's lead to 2-1, with one match remaining. The third ODI had been washed out, meaning India still have an opportunity to seal the series, while New Zealand will be aiming to level it.