Matt Henry warns New Zealand not to get carried away after India win
The New Zealand paceman took six wickets as India were bowled out for 89 in the fourth ODI at Mount Maunganui.
New Zealand beat India by 244 runs in the fourth ODI at Mount Maunganui on November 13, 2026. Matt Henry took career-best figures of 6/27 and said India remain a world-class side ahead of the final match.
Key takeaways
- New Zealand won the fourth ODI by 244 runs at Mount Maunganui.
- Matt Henry took 6/27, including three first-ball wickets in the opening over.
- India were bowled out for 89 in 26.4 overs while chasing 334.
- The series stands at 2-1 to India before the final fixture on Sunday.
- Henry has 27 wickets in 12 ODIs against India at an average of 17.33.
New Zealand defeated India by 244 runs in the fourth one-day international at Mount Maunganui on November 13, 2026, The Hindu reported. The hosts bowled India out for 89 while defending a target of 334. Matt Henry took six wickets and triggered a collapse with three wickets in the opening over. The result cut India’s series lead to 2-1 ahead of the final fixture on Sunday.
What we know
Matt Henry starred with career-best ODI figures of 6/27, The Hindu reported. He dismissed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer for ducks in the first over, leaving India at 0/3. He later removed Ishan Kishan, Kuldeep Yadav and Gurnoor Brar. 4 overs.
Henry said the sharp movement with the new ball put batters under immediate pressure. Henry said his plan was to keep things simple, target the stumps and use the new-ball conditions.
He added that India can bat deep and that one win does not change the task ahead. New Zealand still have another match coming up and hope to level the series.
Why it matters
The victory reduced India’s lead in the five-match series to 2-1, The Hindu reported. Henry has now taken 27 wickets in 12 ODIs against India at an average of 17.33, including two five-wicket hauls. His 6/27 is his best ODI performance.
What happens next
The final ODI is scheduled for Sunday, The Hindu reported. New Zealand will try to level the series at 2-2. No venue, date or start time was provided in the source.
Matt Henry’s ODI record against India
Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
Wickets | 27 |
Matches | 12 |
Average | 17.33 |
Five-wicket hauls | 2 |
Best figures | 6/27 |
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