New Zealand beat India by 244 runs in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on 13 November 2026. Will Young made 125 off 108 balls as New Zealand posted 333, and player of the match Matt Henry took 6/27 as India were bowled out for 89 in 26.4 overs.
How It Unfolded
India won the toss and chose to field first. Young struck 14 fours and four sixes in his 125, and Tim Seifert added 58 off 48 balls. Finn Allen hit 41 off 30, Mitchell Santner made 24, Kristian Clarke 22 and Kyle Jamieson finished 19 not out. Axar Patel was India's most economical bowler with 2/39 from his 10 overs, while Auqib Nabi took 2/59, Gurnoor Brar 2/69 and Naman Dhir 1/29.
India's chase of 334 never got going. Ishan Kishan top-scored with 27 off 53 balls, Axar made 21 and Dhir 21 off 24 with two sixes, but Ruturaj Gaikwad fell for 5. Henry's 6/27 came from 9.4 overs with two maidens. Matthew Fisher took 3/31 and Jamieson 1/12 from six overs.
The Oracle's Call
The CricMind Oracle locked New Zealand at 53% and India at 47% before the toss, so the call was correct. India came in as the top-rated side, but home advantage tipped the Oracle towards New Zealand. The full Oracle call sets out every factor.
What's Next
India won the first two ODIs and the third was abandoned, so New Zealand's win leaves India 2–1 up in the ODIs. Across the whole tour, including the five T20Is, the score is New Zealand 3–5 India with three matches to play, and the CricMind Oracle gives India an 80% chance of winning the series. Follow it on the India tour of New Zealand 2026/27 hub.
Source: Scorecard and the Oracle call.