Mount Maunganui, Nov. 13 -- India suffered a crushing 244-run defeat against New Zealand in the third ODI at Mount Maunganui on Friday after a disastrous batting collapse saw them bundled out for just 89 while chasing a challenging target of 334.

Matt Henry led the hosts' bowling attack with a sensational six-wicket haul, dismantling India's top order with three wickets in the opening over before returning to clean up the lower order. Earlier, a magnificent century from Will Young and a half-century from Tim Seifert powered New Zealand to 333/10 in their 50 overs after being put in to bat.

Young struck a commanding 125 off 108 deliveries, while Seifert contributed 58 off 48 balls, laying the foundation for a formidable total. Despite Ax...