New Zealand secured a commanding 244-run victory over India in the fourth One-Day International on Wednesday, keeping the five-match series alive ahead of Sunday's finale. Matt Henry and Will Young produced standout performances to dismantle the hosts, who now lead the series 2-1 but can no longer clinch it with a match to spare. The result ensures the contest will be decided in the final game, where New Zealand will aim to level the series and deny India a home triumph.
Henry led the bowling attack with a disciplined and incisive spell, exploiting conditions to rattle India's top order and expose the hosts' middle-order frailties. Young anchored New Zealand's innings with a composed contribution that provided the platform for a imposing total, before the bowlers completed a ruthless all-round display. India's chase never gathered momentum, losing wickets at regular intervals under sustained pressure. The defeat raises questions about India's batting depth ahead of the decider, while New Zealand will take confidence from a performance that underlined their resilience after trailing 2-0 earlier in the series.
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