Mount Maunganui, Nov. 13 -- India's batting struggles in the 50-over format across SENA countries have raised serious concerns for the Men in Blue, with the ODI World Cup less than a year away.

The concerns deepened on Friday as India suffered their second-biggest defeat by runs in ODI history, with New Zealand thrashing them by 244 runs in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

Chasing a massive target of 334, the visitors were bundled out for just 89, with New Zealand pacer Matt Henry spearheading the bowling attack with a sensational six-wicket haul. Earlier, Will Young's brilliant century powered the hosts to a commanding total and laid the foundation for their emphatic victory.

Despite the heavy defeat, India continue to l...