New Zealand beat India by 244 runs in the 4th ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on Friday, November 13, 2026. India were bowled out for 89 in 26.4 overs chasing 334, with Matt Henry taking 6/27. India still lead the five-match series 2-1, and the 5th ODI on Sunday, November 15, decides it.[18][19][20] New Zealand made 333 after a career-best 125 from Will Young, and Henry removed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, all for ducks, in the first over of the chase.[15][16][17] It is India's second-heaviest ODI defeat by runs, behind only the 245-run loss to Sri Lanka in Sharjah in 2000.[18][20]
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| Date | Friday, November 13, 2026[2][5] |
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| Venue | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui (Tauranga)[2][5] |
| Start | 3pm NZDT, 02:00 GMT, 7:30am IST, 7am PKT[5][6] |
| New Zealand | 333 all out (Will Young 125, Tim Seifert 58)[15][16] |
| India | 89 all out in 26.4 overs (target 334); 0/3 after one over[16][18][20] |
| Result | New Zealand won by 244 runs[18][19][20] |
| Best bowling | Matt Henry 6/27; Matthew Fisher 3 wickets[18][19][20] |
| Toss | India won, chose to bowl[1][2][3] |
| Captains | Mitchell Santner (NZ), Shreyas Iyer (India)[1][2] |
| Series | India lead 2-1 (3rd ODI abandoned)[18][19][20] |
| Weather | Dry and sunny, rain unlikely[1][7][8] |
| TV in India | Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV, DD Sports (free-to-air)[5][6] |
| Next match | 5th ODI, Bay Oval, Sunday, November 15[2][14] |
How New Zealand won: Young's 125 and Henry's 6/27
India dropped Will Young twice on 5 in the second over, Rohit Sharma at first slip and then Ishan Kishan behind the stumps, and it cost them. Young went on to a career-best 125, his fifth ODI hundred and his first against India, reaching three figures from 88 balls with 11 fours and three sixes. He shared an opening stand of 85 with Tim Seifert (58 from 48 balls) and a fourth-wicket stand of 90 with Finn Allen (41 from 30).[15]
New Zealand were 214/3 after 30 overs and looked set to go past 350, but India pulled things back. Axar Patel took 2/39 from his 10 overs, and the hosts added only 68 from the last 10 overs to finish on 333.[15][16]
Then came the shock. Matt Henry, back after missing the Hamilton game, had Rohit caught at first slip by Allen off the first ball of the chase, bowled Kohli four balls later with a ball that came back in, and trapped Iyer lbw on review. It was a triple-wicket maiden, and India's first ever 0/3 start in an ODI.[16][17] Sportstar says it is only the second time a bowler has taken three or more wickets in the first over of an ODI innings since ball-by-ball records began; Chaminda Vaas took four against Bangladesh at the 2003 World Cup.[16]
Ruturaj Gaikwad then fell for 5, leaving India 9/4. The Times of India notes that India were last 9/4 in an ODI against Zimbabwe at Tunbridge Wells in the 1983 World Cup, the day Kapil Dev made 175 not out. India were 26/4 after 10 overs, their lowest score at that stage since 2018.[17]
| Ball | Batter | How out |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohit Sharma, 0 | Caught Allen at first slip, bowled Henry |
| 5 | Virat Kohli, 0 | Bowled Henry |
| 6 | Shreyas Iyer, 0 | Lbw Henry, after an NZ review |
Ball numbers from Sportstar ("four balls later" for Kohli) and the Times of India.[16][17]
India never recovered. Nobody could build a partnership, Henry kept coming back, and Matthew Fisher took three wickets as the innings ended inside 27 overs.[18] Ishan Kishan top-scored with 27 from 53 balls, and Naman Dhir hit two sixes late on before he holed out to Mitchell Santner.[18][20] Henry finished the match himself by getting rid of Gurnoor Brar, with figures of 6/27, his fourth five-wicket haul in ODIs.[18][19][20]
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 244 runs | Winning margin, India's second-biggest ODI defeat (245 v Sri Lanka, 2000) |
| 89 all out | India's third-lowest ODI total since 2000, after 54 and 88 |
| 6/27 | Matt Henry's figures, including a triple-wicket maiden in the first over |
| 2-1 | Series score, India still ahead with one game left |
Figures from India Today, Rediff and the New Zealand Herald.[18][19][20]
The scale of it surprised everyone, because the pitch was good for batting in the first innings. India Today notes that India's 89 was their lowest ODI total since the 88 against New Zealand in Dambulla in 2010, so they only just avoided a new low against this opponent.[18][20] The NZ Herald points out that New Zealand have not lost a home ODI series since the start of 2020 and can protect that run on Sunday.[19]
Toss and playing XIs
India have changed captain but not their luck with the coin. Shreyas Iyer, leading India in an ODI for the first time, called correctly and chose to field.[1][2][9] The Associated Press counted that India have now won eight of the nine tosses across the T20I and ODI series, calling tails every time.[1] New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner joked about it at the toss: "I think it's nine tails in a row. What were the odds on that? I won't be going to the casino anytime soon."[3]
Iyer said the pitch had looked a little grassy the day before but was "pretty dry" on the morning, and that evening dew was one reason to chase. "We are going to definitely treat it as a knockout," he said.[3]
India made three changes: Ruturaj Gaikwad opens with Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan keeps wicket in place of KL Rahul, and Kuldeep Yadav comes into the bowling attack.[1][3] Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Anshul Kamboj have left the ODI group to get ready for the Test series, which is why Iyer is in charge and Kishan is vice-captain.[2][3][6]
New Zealand have reshuffled too, partly because of injuries and partly because Test players have left. AP named Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft and Finn Allen as new batters in the side and Kristian Clarke and Matt Henry in the pace attack.[1] Henry missed the Hamilton game after being hit by a ball at training, and is available again.[5][7] Sportstar reported that Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips and Henry Nicholls were leaving before this game, and none of them is in the XI.[1][6]
Central Districts seamer Brett Randell was also called into the squad for the last two games, and allrounder Josh Clarkson joins for Sunday. "There's been a few movements throughout the series so we're fortunate to be able to bring in Brett and Josh," New Zealand coach Rob Walter said.[13] Neither is in today's XI.[1][2]
Start time in your country
First ball is at 3pm in New Zealand, with the toss half an hour earlier.[5][6][13] New Zealand is on daylight saving time, so 3pm there is 02:00 GMT. That is 7:30am in India and 7am in Pakistan on Friday morning, but it is still Thursday evening in the United States.[5][6] The 5th ODI on Sunday starts at the same time.[2] We used the same times in our guide to the washed-out 3rd ODI in Hamilton.
Where to watch
In India, the match is on the Sony Sports Network TV channels, with live streaming on the SonyLIV app and website.[5][6] Sporting News adds that the series is also free-to-air on DD Sports for DD Free Dish users.[5] In New Zealand, RNZ is running a live text blog of the match.[13] We have not found a confirmed broadcaster list for other countries in the reports we checked, so look at your local sports channel guide.
Be careful with "free live stream" links shared on social media and search results. We saw at least one spam page on Google News today posing as a free stream of this match; stick to official broadcasters.
What each team needed
India won the rain-hit first ODI in Auckland by five wickets and the second in Wellington by four runs on the DLS method. The third match in Hamilton was abandoned without a ball being bowled.[2][5] That left India 2-0 up with two to play before this game. After New Zealand's win it is 2-1, so India need a win or a washout on Sunday to take the series, and New Zealand need to win to draw it 2-2.[18][19][20]
- India need one win from the two Bay Oval games to take the series. Even a washout today would leave them unbeaten in the series.[2][6]
- New Zealand cannot win the series any more. They have to win today to keep it alive and then win again on Sunday to draw it 2-2.[2][5]
India last won an ODI series in New Zealand in early 2019, when they beat the hosts 4-1.[10] AP says a win here would make India the first touring team in seven years to beat New Zealand in a home ODI series.[1]
Bay Oval: weather, pitch and India's record
For once in this series, rain should not be a factor. AP says Friday's match is unlikely to be interrupted, and Sporting News quoted forecasts with a rain chance below 5% for every hour of play.[1][7] We checked the hourly Open-Meteo forecast for Mount Maunganui at 02:32 GMT: it showed a 0% chance of rain from 1pm to 11pm local time, about 22C at the start, falling to around 14C by 11pm, with gusts of about 25 to 35 km/h.[8]
Bay Oval usually suits batters. Sporting News counts an average first-innings score of 272 in full-length ODIs there.[9] The ground record is New Zealand's 371 for 7 against Sri Lanka in January 2019, and the best individual score is Thisara Perera's 140 for Sri Lanka two days later.[9][12]
India have played three ODIs at Bay Oval and won two. In January 2019 they made 324 for 4 to win by 90 runs, with Kuldeep Yadav taking 4 for 45, and then won by seven wickets two days later. In February 2020 New Zealand chased 297 to win by five wickets.[9][10][11]
The crowd should be big. New Zealand Cricket said about 10% of tickets were left for each Bay Oval game earlier this week, at a ground that holds about 9,500.[14] "A cricket game involving India certainly hits different," NZC marketing head Tim Ellis told SunLive.[14]
What comes next
The 5th and final ODI is at Bay Oval on Sunday, November 15, again at 3pm local time.[2][14] New Zealand will be without Henry, who leaves to join the Test squad in Wellington after what the NZ Herald calls his only appearance of the series.[19] The tour then moves to Test cricket, with the first Test in Wellington from Thursday, November 19.[1][6]
Frequently asked questions
Who won the toss in the 4th ODI?
India won the toss and chose to bowl first. New Zealand batted and made 333.[1][2][15]
Who won the 4th ODI?
New Zealand, by 244 runs. India were bowled out for 89 in 26.4 overs, and Matt Henry took 6/27.[18][19][20]
Why is Shubman Gill not playing?
Gill, KL Rahul and Anshul Kamboj left the ODI squad after the third game to prepare for the Test series. Shreyas Iyer is captain for the last two ODIs.[3][6]
Can New Zealand still win the series?
No. India lead 2-1 with one game left, so New Zealand can at best draw 2-2 by winning on Sunday.[18][19][20]
What time does the 4th ODI start?
3pm NZDT, which is 02:00 GMT, 7:30am IST and 7am PKT on Friday, or 9pm Eastern on Thursday in the US.[5][6]
When is the 5th ODI?
Sunday, November 15, at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, at 3pm local time.[2][14]
References
- The Associated Press, "India wins the toss and bowls in the 4th cricket ODI against New Zealand", via Daily Jefferson County Union, 13 November 2026. dailyunion.com
- ABP Live, "IND vs NZ 4th ODI Live: India Opt To Bowl, Check Confirmed Playing 11", 13 November 2026. news.abplive.com
- CricTracker, "NZ vs IND 2026: Why is Shubman Gill not playing in the 4th ODI?", 13 November 2026. crictracker.com
- NZ Herald, "Black Caps lose toss, bat first with ODI series on the line against India", live updates, 13 November 2026. nzherald.co.nz
- Sporting News, "Where to watch New Zealand vs. India live stream, TV channel, start time and lineups for 4th ODI", 12 November 2026. sportingnews.com
- Sportstar, "India vs New Zealand Live Streaming Info: How to watch IND vs NZ 4th ODI in Mount Maunganui?", 12 November 2026. sportstar.thehindu.com
- Sporting News, "New Zealand vs. India 4th ODI weather forecast: Chances of rain at Bay Oval, Tauranga", 12 November 2026. sportingnews.com
- Open-Meteo, hourly forecast for Mount Maunganui (37.66S, 176.19E), 13 November 2026, checked by Trend Brief Today at 02:32 GMT. open-meteo.com
- Sporting News, "Bay Oval, Tauranga pitch report, ODI records and average scores ahead of New Zealand vs. India 4th match", 12 November 2026. sportingnews.com
- Wikipedia, "Indian cricket team in New Zealand in 2018-19" (scorecards linked to ESPNcricinfo). en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Indian cricket team in New Zealand in 2019-20" (scorecards linked to ESPNcricinfo). en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Bay Oval", ODI records section. en.wikipedia.org
- RNZ, "Live cricket: Black Caps v India fourth ODI", 13 November 2026. rnz.co.nz
- SunLive, "India ODIs close to selling out at Bay Oval", 9 November 2026. sunlive.co.nz
- Associated Press (via WRAL), "Will Young's century leads New Zealand to 333 in the 4th cricket ODI against India", 13 November 2026. wral.com
- Sportstar, "IND vs NZ: Matt Henry's three-wicket first over rocks Rohit, Kohli, Shreyas", 13 November 2026. sportstar.thehindu.com
- The Times of India, "IND vs NZ 4th ODI: 9/4 again! Team India suffer 1983 World Cup deja vu after 43 years", 13 November 2026. timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- India Today, "89 all out: India relive Henry horror, slump to their 2nd biggest defeat in ODIs", 13 November 2026. indiatoday.in
- New Zealand Herald, "Henry six-for, Young century see Black Caps to huge ODI win over India", 13 November 2026. nzherald.co.nz
- Rediff, "4th ODI: Matt Henry, Will Young power New Zealand to 244-run win over India", 13 November 2026. rediff.com