Matt Henry's opening over sparks New Zealand's 244-run win over India

Matt Henry's opening over sparks New Zealand's 244-run win over India

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According to Cricbuzz, Matt Henry's three-wicket opening over helped New Zealand defeat India by 244 runs in the first Test of the series in Wellington. Earlier, persistent rain across New Zealand produced seam-friendly pitches, a factor highlighted by Cricinfo.

In the second ODI, the Indian side reduced New Zealand to 53/5 within the first 20 overs, as reported by The Indian Express. New Zealand later recovered, with opener Will Young scoring a century to post 256/5, noted by NDTV Sports, while rain-affected conditions at Hamilton were also expected to aid bowlers, according to Cricbuzz.

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India New Zealand Auqib Nabi Gurnoor Brar Anshul Kamboj Tim Seifert Tom Latham Henry Nicholls Shubman Gill Irfan Pathan Morne Morkel Blair Tickner

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Wellington, New Zealand

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November 13, 2026
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Matt Henry's opening over triggers New Zealand's 244-run victory over India
Matt Henry's opening over triggers New Zealand's 244-run victory over India

Cricbuzz • 13 Nov 09:00

Matt Henry claimed three wickets in his first over, helping New Zealand post 333 and defeat India by 244 runs in the first Test of the series.

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New Zealand defeats India by 244 runs as Matt Henry takes six wickets in opening over
New Zealand defeats India by 244 runs as Matt Henry takes six wickets in opening over

Cricinfo • 13 Nov 08:39

New Zealand posted 333 runs, highlighted by Will Young's 125, and bowled India out for 89, with Matt Henry claiming three wickets in the first over.

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Will Young scores 125 as New Zealand posts 256/5 in 4th ODI against India
Will Young scores 125 as New Zealand posts 256/5 in 4th ODI against India

NDTV Sports • 13 Nov 04:44

New Zealand recovered from early drops to reach 256/5, with opener Will Young making a century, while India’s bowlers took three wickets as the series stands at 2-0 to India.

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November 09, 2026
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Rain-hit Hamilton ODI to test India’s batsmen against New Zealand’s seam attack
Rain-hit Hamilton ODI to test India’s batsmen against New Zealand’s seam attack

Cricbuzz • 09 Nov 10:05

Persistent rain in Hamilton is set to favour bowlers as India and New Zealand prepare for the third ODI at Seddon Park, with both sides coping with wet conditions and lineup adjustments.

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Unseasonal rain creates bowler-friendly pitches in New Zealand-India ODI series
Unseasonal rain creates bowler-friendly pitches in New Zealand-India ODI series

Cricinfo • 09 Nov 05:10

Persistent rain in New Zealand has produced seam-friendly wickets, lowering batting averages and giving fast bowlers an advantage ahead of the third ODI and upcoming Test matches.

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November 07, 2026
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India dominate early in second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington
India dominate early in second ODI against New Zealand in Wellington

The Indian Express • 07 Nov 04:57

India's seam and spin attack reduced New Zealand to 53/5 in the first 20 overs of the second ODI, with wickets shared by Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar and Anshul Kamboj.

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