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Matt Henry Takes 3 Wickets in 1st Over: The Indian team has had a nightmarish start in the fourth ODI against New Zealand, currently underway at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Chasing a daunting target of 334 runs set by New Zealand, Team India has lost three key wickets without a single run on the board.
Kiwi fast bowler Matt Henry tore through the Indian batting lineup in the very first over of the innings.
Henry's Maiden-Wicket Masterclass: The Triple Blow
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Matt Henry took charge of the opening over of India's chase, and it completely altered the course of the match:
- Rohit Sharma (0): Matt Henry dealt India an early, crushing blow by having Rohit Sharma caught by Finn Allen off the very first ball of the innings.
- Virat Kohli (0): Following the captain, Virat Kohli, who came to the crease next, could not settle in either; he was bowled by Henry and had to head back to the pavilion. Kohli faced four deliveries but failed to get off the mark.
- Shreyas Iyer (0): Shreyas Iyer, who came in to bat next, also fell victim to Henry trapped LBW (leg-before-wicket) for a golden duck.
In this historic opening over, Matt Henry bowled a maiden and claimed three crucial wickets without conceding a single run.
Deep Crisis Looms Over Team India
With three major wickets falling for just 3 runs in the very first over, Team India finds itself in a deep crisis. The batters currently at the crease are attempting to steady the ship, but the confidence of the New Zealand bowlers is sky-high.
India is now in urgent need of a substantial and responsible partnership to save this series and the match.Also Read: India vs New Zealand 4th ODI Live Scorecard, New Zealand all out for 333 runs
