Matt Henry stars as New Zealand crush India by 244 runs to keep series alive

New Zealand bounced back in the five-match series with a massive 244-run win over India at Mt Maunganui's Bay Oval to trail 2-1.

Match Details

Put in to bat after losing the toss, New Zealand posted 333 before bundling out India for just 89 runs in 9.4 overs. Opener Will Young led the batting charge with a career-best 125, his fifth ODI century. Tim Seifert contributed 58 off 48 balls for his maiden ODI half-century, while Finn Allen added 41 runs. The hosts put on an 85-run opening stand and another partnership worth 90 runs.

Bowling Performance

Matt Henry delivered a stellar spell of 6-27 in his first game of the series. Playing before he departs for test duties in Wellington, Henry claimed a triple-wicket maiden in his very first over. He dismissed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer for ducks, leaving India reeling at the start of their chase.

India's Collapse

Chasing 334, the visitors collapsed under pressure. Axar Patel bowled an economic spell conceding 39 runs in 10 overs, but the rest of the attack struggled as New Zealand crossed the 300-run mark. India's star-studded batting lineup had no answers to Henry's pace and movement.

Context

New Zealand are fighting to protect a six-year home ODI series unbeaten run that includes 11 wins out of 11 attempts since 2020. The final match of the series takes place on Sunday, though the hosts will miss the services of Matt Henry as he joins the test squad.