Matt Henry’s Triple-Wicket Maiden Stuns India as New Zealand Seal 244-Run Win
Matt Henry’s Triple-Wicket Maiden Stuns India as New Zealand Seal 244-Run Win in Fourth ODI
New Zealand produced a stunning comeback in the five-match ODI series, crushing India by 244 runs in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval on Friday. Matt Henry’s sensational triple-wicket maiden, which dismissed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer for ducks, set the tone for a historic collapse. India were bowled out for just 89 in 26.4 overs while chasing 334. Will Young’s career-best 125 and Tim Seifert’s maiden ODI fifty had earlier powered New Zealand to 333. Here is the complete review: full scorecard, records, highlights, and a senior journalist’s verdict.
Matt Henry’s triple-wicket maiden, including the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer, dismantled India’s chase.
📝 Match Report – Henry’s Carnage, Young’s Class
New Zealand were invited to bat first and made full use of a batting-friendly surface. Will Young, dropped twice on 5, made India pay with a career-best 125 off 108 balls, while Tim Seifert smashed a 39-ball fifty — the first by a New Zealand batter inside the first 10 overs of an ODI against India since 1999. The opening stand of 85 set the platform for a total above 330, despite a late collapse that saw them lose five wickets for 77 runs. Source: The Statesman / CricTracker
India’s bowlers were guilty of dropping catches and losing discipline. Axar Patel was the standout with 2/39, while Auqib Nabi and Gurnoor Brar picked up two wickets each. But Kuldeep Yadav endured a forgettable outing, conceding 73 runs without a wicket. Source: Deccan Chronicle
The chase never got off the ground. Matt Henry, playing his first match of the series, produced a triple-wicket maiden in the very first over. Rohit Sharma edged to slip, Virat Kohli was bowled through the gate, and Shreyas Iyer was trapped LBW. India were 0/3 before they knew it. Source: NDTV Sports
There was no recovery. Matt Fisher picked up three wickets, and Kyle Jamieson chipped in with one as India were bundled out for a humiliating 89. It was India’s second-biggest defeat in ODI history, surpassed only by their 245-run loss to Sri Lanka in 2000. Source: News18
📊 Full Scorecard – NZ vs IND 4th ODI
🇳🇿 New Zealand – 333/10 (50 overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Young | c sub (K Kushagra) b Naman Dhir | 125 | 108 | 14 | 4 | 115.74 |
| Tim Seifert | c †Ishan Kishan b Gurnoor Brar | 58 | 48 | 6 | 3 | 120.83 |
| Nick Kelly | st †Ishan Kishan b Axar Patel | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Dean Foxcroft | c Gurnoor Brar b Auqib Nabi | 8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 61.53 |
| Finn Allen | c Rohit Sharma b Axar Patel | 41 | 30 | 5 | 2 | 136.66 |
| Michael Bracewell | c Naman Dhir b Gurnoor Brar | 15 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Mitchell Santner (c) | c †Ishan Kishan b Arshdeep Singh | 24 | 29 | 1 | 2 | 82.75 |
| Kristian Clarke | lbw b Auqib Nabi | 22 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Kyle Jamieson | Not out | 19 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 90.47 |
| Matt Henry | run out (Auqib Nabi) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Matthew Fisher | run out (Kohli/†Ishan Kishan) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Extras: 14 (b 4, lb 5, nb 2, w 3) · Total: 333/10 (50 ov) · Fall of wickets: 1-85 (Seifert, 11.6), 2-96 (Kelly, 14.2), 3-125 (Foxcroft, 19.3), 4-215 (Allen, 30.2), 5-256 (Young, 36.6), 6-258 (Bracewell, 37.5), 7-293 (Santner, 44.2), 8-318 (Clarke, 47.6), 9-332 (Henry, 49.5), 10-333 (Fisher, 49.6)Source: ESPNcricinfo
🇮🇳 India Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axar Patel | 10 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 3.90 |
| Auqib Nabi | 8 | 0 | 59 | 2 | 7.37 |
| Gurnoor Brar | 10 | 0 | 69 | 2 | 6.90 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 10 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Naman Dhir | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 8 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 9.12 |
🇮🇳 India – 89/10 (26.4 overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | c Finn Allen b Matt Henry | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Virat Kohli | b Matt Henry | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | lbw b Matt Henry | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | c †Tim Seifert b Kyle Jamieson | 14 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 63.63 |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | c Glenn Phillips b Matt Fisher | 17 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 54.83 |
| Naman Dhir | c Will Young b Matt Fisher | 9 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Axar Patel | c Tom Latham b Matt Fisher | 11 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 44.00 |
| Auqib Nabi | c Daryl Mitchell b Mitchell Santner | 8 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 42.10 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | lbw b Mitchell Santner | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Arshdeep Singh | c Finn Allen b Mitchell Santner | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Gurnoor Brar | Not out | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
Extras: 18 (b 4, lb 6, w 8) · Total: 89/10 (26.4 ov) · Fall of wickets: 0-1 (Rohit, 0.1), 0-2 (Kohli, 0.5), 0-3 (Iyer, 1.0), 9-4 (Gaikwad, 5.3), 53-5 (Kishan, 17.1)Source: ESPNcricinfo / Crex
🇳🇿 New Zealand Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 8 | 2 | 27 | 6 | 3.37 |
| Matt Fisher | 6 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 2.66 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 6 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 2.00 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4.4 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 3.00 |
| Michael Bracewell | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3.00 |
📈 Series Points Table / Standings
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | Series Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3* | 2 | 1 | 4 | Lead 2-1 |
| New Zealand | 3* | 1 | 2 | 2 | Trail 1-2 |
*One match (3rd ODI) was abandoned due to rain. India still lead the five-match series 2-1 with one game to play. The final ODI will be played at Bay Oval on Sunday, November 15. Source: News18
🎥 Video Highlights – The Key Moments
🗣️ Expert Reactions from X.com
Social media reacted with shock and disbelief as India’s top order collapsed without a run on the board.
🗣️ Senior Journalist’s Verdict – A Reality Check for India’s ODI Depth
My Take: The Top Order’s Collapse Was Coming
This was not a fluke. India’s top order has been vulnerable against the moving ball throughout this tour, and Matt Henry exposed it brutally. Rohit Sharma’s edge to slip, Virat Kohli’s gate being breached, and Shreyas Iyer’s LBW were not reckless shots — they were the result of world-class seam bowling on a pitch that offered just enough. Henry’s triple-wicket maiden was a masterclass in exploiting conditions. Source: NDTV Sports
But the bigger concern is the middle order’s inability to absorb pressure. Once the top three fell, the writing was on the wall. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan looked unsettled, and the lower order offered little resistance. India’s ODI depth, so often praised, was laid bare. Source: ESPNcricinfo
For New Zealand, this was a performance of character. Will Young’s 125 was an innings of substance, made all the more impressive by the two early reprieves he received. Tim Seifert’s record-breaking fifty set the tone, and the bowlers executed their plans perfectly. The series is now alive at 2-1, and the final ODI on Sunday promises to be a fascinating contest. Source: CricTracker
What India must fix: The top order’s technique against the new ball, the middle order’s composure, and the bowling unit’s discipline on flat surfaces. The World Cup is less than a year away, and these are not new problems.
— CricLive Editorial Team
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Who won the 4th ODI between New Zealand and India?
New Zealand won by 244 runs, bowling India out for 89 after posting 333/10.
2. What was Matt Henry’s bowling figures?
Matt Henry took 6/27 in 8 overs, including a triple-wicket maiden in the first over of India’s chase.
3. Who scored a century for New Zealand?
Will Young scored a career-best 125 off 108 balls, including 14 fours and 4 sixes.
4. What is the series score now?
India still lead the five-match series 2-1. The final ODI will be played at Bay Oval on November 15.
5. Was this India’s biggest ODI defeat?
No, it was their second-biggest defeat by run margin. Their heaviest loss was a 245-run defeat to Sri Lanka in 2000.
