India suffer second-biggest ODI defeat; lose fourth ODI to NZ by 244 runs
India suffered a massive 244-run defeat against New Zealand in the fourth ODI, marking their second-largest loss by runs in history. Despite the loss, India maintains a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, with the final game scheduled for Sunday.
Why it matters
The match is statistically significant in cricket history due to the margin of defeat and the collapse of the Indian batting lineup.
India suffered their second-biggest defeat by runs in one-day internationals after New Zealand beat them by 244 runs in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Friday.Chasing 334 for victory, India were bowled out for just 89, with New Zealand pacer Matt Henry taking six wickets. Will Young led the hosts' batting effort with a century as they registered a dominant win.India still lead the five-match series 2-1. New Zealand cannot win the series but can level it by winning the final match at the same venue on Sunday. The third ODI was abandoned due to rain.India's second-biggest defeat in ODIsIndia's 244-run defeat is now the second-biggest by runs in their ODI history. Their heaviest loss came against Sri Lanka, who beat them by 245 runs in Sharjah in 2000.
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