Will Youngs Century Sets Challenging Target for India in Fourth ODI
New Zealand sets a formidable target of 334 runs against India in the fourth ODI, led by Will Youngs impressive century.
Mount Maunganui, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : New Zealand faced India in the fourth match of a five-game ODI series at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on November 13, 2026. Batting first, New Zealand posted a total of 333 runs before being bowled out in their 50 overs.
After losing the toss, New Zealand’s opening pair got off to a solid start. Will Young and Tim Seifert combined for a brisk 85 runs in just 11.6 overs for the first wicket. Seifert completed his half-century, scoring 58 runs off 48 balls, which included six fours and three sixes. However, Nick Kelly struggled to make an impact, getting dismissed for just four runs, while Dean Foxcroft fell to Akeal Hosein for eight runs.
Young and Finn Allen then steadied the innings, putting together a vital partnership of 90 runs for the fourth wicket in 65 balls. Allen contributed 41 runs from 30 deliveries, hitting five fours and two sixes. Young, showcasing his skills, completed his fifth ODI century, scoring an impressive 125 runs off 108 balls, featuring 14 boundaries and four sixes.
Michael Bracewell managed only 15 runs, and captain Mitchell Santner scored 24 runs before being caught by Ishan Kishan off Arshdeep Singh’s bowling. In the closing overs, Christian Clarke added a crucial 22 runs, while Kyle Jamieson remained unbeaten on 19. The innings ended with Matt Henry and Matthew Fisher being run out on consecutive deliveries, contributing just two and one run, respectively.
For India, Axar Patel was the standout bowler, taking two wickets for 39 runs in his 10 overs. Gurnoor Barar also claimed two wickets but conceded 69 runs. Akeal Hosein picked up two wickets for 59 runs, while Naman Dheer and Arshdeep Singh each took one wicket.
This match sets the stage for a thrilling chase as India aims to overcome the challenging target set by New Zealand.
