Matt Henry vs India: India had a nightmare start to their chase of 334 against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui on Friday. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer all fell for ducks in the first over. India were 0 for 3. That is only the third time in ODI history that a team has lost three wickets for no runs in the first over.
Matt Henry did most of the damage during the India vs New Zealand ODI. He got Rohit out for a golden duck. The ball bounced steeply and took the outside edge to second slip. Three balls later, Henry bowled Kohli. The ball came in and stayed a bit low. Then Iyer, captaining India in an ODI for the first time, was trapped leg-before for a golden duck by another sharp incoming ball from Henry.
It was also only the second time in 16 years that Rohit and Kohli both fell for ducks in the same ODI. The last time was against Sri Lanka in Dambulla in 2010. For Rohit, it was his second duck of the series after his early exit in the first ODI in Auckland. But it was the first time he has been out for a golden duck in 205 innings as an opener for India.
Pakistan were the first team to lose three wickets in the opening over for no runs. That happened against South Africa and Shaun Pollock in Lahore in 1997. Bangladesh had a similar start against Sri Lanka’s Chaminda Vaas in the 2003 World Cup. India’s trouble did not stop there. Ruturaj Gaikwad, playing his first match of the series, was caught in the slips off Kyle Jamieson. Axar Patel got a life when he was dropped at point off his first ball.
Matt Henry vs India Ends in Five-Wicket Haul as New Zealand Bowler Dismantles the Visitors at Bay Oval
In a standout Matt Henry vs India showdown, the fast bowler produced a five-wicket haul in the fourth India vs New Zealand ODI at Bay Oval. It was his fourth career five-wicket haul in ODIs. He did most of the damage in a stunning first over. Rohit Sharma was out for a golden duck, caught at first slip. Virat Kohli was then bowled by a ball that came in and stayed low. Shreyas Iyer, captaining India in an ODI for the first time, was trapped leg-before after a review. India were 0 for 3 in the first over.
Henry later returned to clean up Ishan Kishan, who was bowled off an inside edge. His fifth wicket came when he dismissed Kuldeep Yadav. The ball was a perfect inswinger and clipped the top of the bail. At that point India were 69 for 8 while chasing 334. Henry was the main reason India’s chase fell apart. He was also set to miss the final ODI because he was joining the Test squad.
Will Young’s 125 Against India Highlights His Long Fight for Regular Place in the New Zealand Team
Will Young had a strange day in Mount Maunganui. India dropped him twice when he was on five. He made them pay with 125 off 108 balls, his first ODI century against India. He hit 14 fours and four sixes. That innings helped New Zealand reach 333. For a player whose career has been all about waiting for chances, it was a neat summary of his story.
Young was born in New Plymouth in 1992. He played for Central Districts and captained New Zealand at the 2012 Under-19 World Cup. He became a prolific domestic scorer. He was made Central Districts captain at 23. The team won the Ford Trophy in 2016 and the Plunket Shield in 2017-18 and 2018-19. He gave up the captaincy to focus on batting. New Zealand gave him a central contract before he had played an international. He finally made his Test debut in December 2020 against the West Indies.
Because he never had a guaranteed spot, Young learned to bat anywhere in the top five. He also played county cricket in England for Durham, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, and Warwickshire. For Nottinghamshire in 2023, he scored 299 runs at 59.80 in six innings. His 145 against Surrey was the highest score of the match. He became good at arriving without security and batting like he belonged.
In the 2024 Test series in India, Williamson was injured and Young played. He did not score a century, but he made 244 runs at 48.80. He faced 460 balls, more than any other batter in the series. He kept preventing collapses. New Zealand won 3-0. It was their first Test series win in India and the first time India had been swept at home in a series of three or more matches. Young was named Player of the Series. But when Williamson returned for the next Test against England in Christchurch, Young was dropped.
FAQs
Q. During the Matt Henry vs India battle in the fourth ODI, how many wickets did Henry claim?
A. Henry took five wickets at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
Q. Which three Indian batters did Henry dismiss in the first over?
A. Henry dismissed Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer for golden ducks.
Q. How many ODI five-wicket hauls has Matt Henry taken in his career?
A. The five-wicket haul against India was the fourth of his ODI career.
Q. Which other Indian batters did Henry dismiss?
A. Henry dismissed Ishan Kishan and Kuldeep Yadav to complete his five-wicket haul.
Q. Why was Matt Henry set to miss the final ODI?
A. Henry was joining New Zealand’s Test squad.
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