India suffered one of the most shocking defeats in their ODI history after New Zealand crushed Shreyas Iyer’s side by 244 runs in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on November 13, 2026. Chasing a massive target of 334, India were bundled out for just 89 in 26.4 overs, handing the hosts a memorable victory.

Matt Henry produced a sensational performance with the ball, claiming career-best ODI figures of 6/27. The New Zealand fast bowler made an immediate impact by dismissing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer for ducks in the opening over. It was a disastrous start for India, who never managed to recover from the early collapse.

Earlier, Will Young delivered a brilliant innings of 125 off 108 balls, while Tim Seifert contributed 58 and Finn Allen scored 41 to help New Zealand post 333 in 50 overs.

The result reduced India’s lead in the five-match ODI series to 2-1, with the final match scheduled for November 15. However, the defeat has attracted even more attention because of the unwanted records registered by the Indian team and several senior players.

From India’s second-biggest ODI defeat by runs to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s disappointing ducks, here are 10 embarrassing records India registered during the 244-run defeat against New Zealand.

1. India lost three wickets in the opening over for the first time

India registered an unwanted milestone in men’s ODI cricket after losing three wickets without scoring in the very first over of their innings.

Matt Henry produced a devastating opening spell, dismissing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer for ducks. India were reduced to 0/3, putting enormous pressure on the remaining batters.

It was the first time India had lost three wickets without scoring in an ODI innings. The previous instances of teams suffering a similar collapse included Pakistan against New Zealand in the 1983 World Cup, Pakistan against South Africa in 1997, Bangladesh against Sri Lanka in 2003 and Australia against Bangladesh in 2026.

India became the fifth team on this unwanted list and the first to suffer the collapse in the opening over.

2. India’s biggest ODI defeat against New Zealand

The 244-run defeat became India’s biggest loss against New Zealand in ODI cricket. It was also the second-biggest defeat in India’s overall ODI history by runs.

India’s heaviest defeat remains the 245-run loss against Sri Lanka in Sharjah in 2000. The defeat against New Zealand came just one run short of that unwanted record.

India’s biggest ODI defeats by runs:

The result underlined the seriousness of India’s batting collapse, particularly after the team had won the first two matches of the series. Cricket News – Business Standard+1

3. India were bowled out below 100 for the eighth time

India’s total of 89 against New Zealand became their eighth innings below 100 in ODI cricket. It was also their sixth-lowest ODI total.

The Indian batting lineup struggled against New Zealand’s pace attack, with only Ishan Kishan (27), Axar Patel (21) and Naman Dhir (21) offering some resistance.

India’s lowest ODI totals:

India narrowly avoided breaking their lowest ODI score of 54, but the 89-run total was another major setback for their batting reputation. myKhel+1

4. India’s lowest ODI score on New Zealand soil

The 89-run collapse also created another unwanted record for Indian cricket.

Since beginning their ODI tours of New Zealand in 1975, India had never been dismissed for such a low total on New Zealand soil.

Their previous lowest ODI score in the country was 92, recorded against New Zealand in Hamilton in 2019. The latest performance pushed that record further down to just 89.

For a team featuring experienced international stars such as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the result was particularly disappointing.

5. New Zealand registered their fourth-highest ODI total against India

While India’s batters struggled, New Zealand enjoyed an excellent day with the bat.

Will Young’s 125 off 108 deliveries provided the foundation for the hosts, while Tim Seifert’s 58 and Finn Allen’s 41 helped maintain the scoring momentum.

New Zealand eventually posted 333, making it their fourth-highest ODI total against India.

New Zealand’s highest ODI totals against India:

Another significant achievement was that New Zealand registered their highest ODI total against India on home soil. Their previous bigger totals against India had come during matches played in India.

6. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli registered ducks together for the second time

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are among India’s most experienced ODI batters, but even their remarkable careers could not protect them from a disastrous opening over.

Both players were dismissed without scoring against Matt Henry at Mount Maunganui.

Interestingly, this was only the second time that Rohit and Kohli had both registered ducks in the same ODI innings during their international careers. The previous instance came against Sri Lanka in 2010.

The latest dismissal was particularly disappointing because India needed their senior batters to provide stability in the absence of Shubman Gill and KL Rahul.

7. Rohit Sharma joined an unwanted first-ball record list

Rohit Sharma registered another unwanted individual milestone after being dismissed off the first ball of India’s innings.

The Indian opener became the eighth Indian batter to be dismissed on the first delivery of an ODI innings.

Before Rohit, several famous Indian batters had experienced the same disappointment.

Sourav Ganguly was dismissed on the first ball three times, while Virender Sehwag suffered the same fate twice. Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Kris Srikkanth and Manoj Prabhakar had also been dismissed on the opening delivery.

Rohit’s first-ball dismissal against New Zealand added his name to this unwanted list.

8. New Zealand recorded their second-biggest ODI victory

The 244-run victory was not just a historic result for New Zealand against India. It also became the second-biggest win by runs in New Zealand’s ODI history.

Their biggest victory remains a 290-run triumph against Ireland in Aberdeen in 2008.

New Zealand’s biggest ODI victories by runs:

The result demonstrated how effectively New Zealand’s batters and bowlers executed their plans against one of the strongest batting lineups in international cricket. ICC+1

9. Matt Henry equalled Brett Lee’s record against India

Matt Henry was undoubtedly the biggest difference between the two teams.

His six-wicket haul took him level with Australian fast bowler Brett Lee for the most four-or-more-wicket hauls against India in ODI cricket, according to the statistical list provided for this record.

The comparison highlights Henry’s consistency against India. He has repeatedly troubled the Indian batting lineup with his pace, movement and ability to find the right lengths.

Henry’s 6/27 at Mount Maunganui was also his career-best ODI bowling performance, making the match even more memorable for the New Zealand fast bowler. ICC+1

10. Matt Henry moved closer to Shane Bond’s New Zealand record

Henry also moved closer to another major milestone involving New Zealand’s bowling history.

Former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond holds the record for the most five-wicket hauls against a single opposition in ODI cricket among the listed Kiwi bowlers, having achieved the feat three times against Australia.

Matt Henry has now registered two five-wicket hauls against India.

New Zealand bowlers with the most five-wicket hauls against one opponent:

Henry’s latest performance strengthened his reputation as one of New Zealand’s most dangerous ODI bowlers against India.

India must respond in the final ODI

India will now have to put the disappointing performance behind them and focus on the fifth and final ODI against New Zealand on November 15.

Although the visitors still lead the five-match series 2-1, the latest defeat has raised serious questions about their batting depth and ability to handle quality pace bowling.

The absence of Shubman Gill and KL Rahul was certainly felt, but the experienced players in the lineup also failed to deliver when the team needed them most.

For New Zealand, the victory was a massive confidence boost, with Will Young’s century and Matt Henry’s six-wicket haul providing the perfect combination.

India will be desperate to finish the tour with a victory and avoid another batting collapse. Meanwhile, Henry’s performance will remain one of the biggest talking points from this ODI series.

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