India experienced a shocking batting collapse against New Zealand in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on November 13, 2026. The visitors were chasing a challenging target of 334 runs but suffered an unexpected setback in the opening over. New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry dismissed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer without allowing them to score. India became the first team in its ODI history to lose its first three wickets without scoring a run. The disastrous beginning put enormous pressure on the Indian batting line-up.
Matt Henry Delivers a Stunning Opening Over
Matt Henry produced a remarkable bowling performance, removing three of India’s biggest batting names in the very first over. Rohit Sharma was caught in the slips on the opening delivery, while Virat Kohli was bowled shortly afterwards. Shreyas Iyer became Henry’s third victim after being trapped leg-before-wicket. Rohit’s dismissal was particularly disappointing as he registered his first golden duck in 205 ODI innings as an opener. The collapse continued when Kyle Jamieson dismissed Ruturaj Gaikwad for just five runs.
Will Young’s Century Powers New Zealand to 333
Earlier, New Zealand posted a competitive total of 333 runs in their allotted 50 overs. Will Young played an outstanding innings, scoring 125 runs and giving his team a strong foundation. Tim Seifert also contributed with an attacking 58 off 48 deliveries, while Finn Allen added 41 runs. India’s bowlers managed to take wickets towards the end of the innings, restricting the hosts from reaching an even bigger total. However, New Zealand’s batting effort proved more than enough to put India under pressure.
India Bowled Out for 89 in a Crushing Defeat
India struggled to recover from the early setbacks and eventually collapsed for just 89 runs in 26.4 overs. Matt Henry finished with impressive figures of 6 wickets for 27 runs, while Matthew Fisher claimed three wickets. India’s 244-run defeat became the second-biggest loss by runs in the country’s ODI history. Despite the disappointing result, India continued to lead the five-match series 2-1, with the final match becoming important for both sides. The team will now look to regroup and deliver a stronger batting performance in the series finale.