In the fourth ODI against New Zealand, the Indian team had to face a crushing defeat by 244 runs. New Zealand scored 333 runs in the first innings, but the Indian team collapsed for just 89 runs on the same pitch. After the match, Shreyas Iyer cited the changed nature of the pitch during the first and second innings as the main reason for the defeat.
Tezzbuzz Desk – Team India's batting completely faltered in the fourth ODI against New Zealand. New Zealand batted first and scored 333 runs, but while chasing the target, the Indian team was all out for just 89 runs. In this way New Zealand gave a big defeat to India by 244 runs.
Changed mood of the pitch in the first and second innings
After the match, Shreyas Iyer said that there was a lot of difference in the pitch during the first innings and second innings. He admitted that it is difficult to see such a defeat, but New Zealand bowler Henry bowled in the right area and he should get credit for it.
Iyer said that the Indian team initially believed that the wicket was better for batting, because New Zealand had scored more than 330 runs on this pitch. However, circumstances looked different in the second innings.
Wickets lost on good balls
According to Shreyas Iyer, the Indian team thought that it could easily win the match, but with the seaming of the ball in and out, the behavior of the pitch also changed. He said that the Indian batsmen lost their wickets on good balls and almost all the balls were good.
He also admitted that the Indian team missed some catches, but this happens in matches. Iyer said that now the team will forget this match and focus on seeing what mistakes were made in bowling and batting.
The fifth and last ODI between India and New Zealand will be played on Sunday. To win the series, India will have to win this match. The next match will also be played on the same ground.
After the big defeat in the fourth ODI, the Indian team will now look to make a comeback in the last match. The team will have to take the field with improvements in both the batting and bowling departments.