Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:57pm on 13 Nov 2026,Friday Sports
India’s batting struggles in overseas conditions have raised serious concerns ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup after New Zealand defeated them by 244 runs in the fourth ODI at Mount Maunganui on November 13. Chasing 334, India were bowled out for just 89, suffering their second-biggest defeat in ODI history. New Zealand's Will Young scored 125, while Matt Henry claimed six wickets for 27 runs. Head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed concern over repeated batting collapses, stressing the need for technical and mental improvements. Despite the defeat, India lead the five-match series 2-1. (PC: ANI)
