New Zealand set India a target of 334 runs in the fourth One-Day International after opener Will Young scored a शानदार 125 off 108 balls. Young capitalised on India’s below-par bowling and fielding, but the visitors fought back in the later stages to bowl out the hosts for 333.
 

India lead the five-match series 2-0 after winning the first two games. The third ODI was abandoned due to rain.
 

On a batting-friendly pitch, New Zealand made an impressive start after being asked to bat first. Young and opening partner Tim Seifert put together 85 runs in 12 overs, giving the hosts early momentum.
 

Seifert played an aggressive role in the partnership, scoring 58 off 48 balls. He registered his maiden half-century in ODI cricket off 41 deliveries. The right-handed batter targeted fast bowler Gurnoor Brar, hitting him for a six and two boundaries. He then struck two consecutive fours off Auqib Nabi.
 

Young, meanwhile, began cautiously but received two significant reprieves on consecutive deliveries. When he was batting on five, Rohit Sharma dropped a catch at first slip off Nabi. On the very next ball, wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan also failed to complete the catch. Young made full use of the opportunities.
 

Brar eventually provided India with their first breakthrough by having Seifert caught by Kishan. Seifert’s innings included six fours and three sixes.
 

Following Seifert’s dismissal, Young shifted gears and took on the Indian bowling attack, going on to score 125 runs from 108 deliveries.
 

Among the Indian bowlers, Axar Patel delivered an impressive performance. India also managed to contain New Zealand during the death overs, preventing the hosts from scoring at the expected rate.
 

New Zealand could manage only 68 runs in the final 10 overs. Captain Mitchell Santner contributed 24 runs, helping his side cross the 300-run mark before being bowled out for 333.
 

India now need 334 runs to win the fourth ODI and strengthen their position in the series.