India, Nov. 13 -- India suffered a massive 244-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the 4th ODI of the 5-match series at Mount Manganui, as they were bundled out for just 89, while chasing a target of 334. Matt Henry was the chief destructor, finishing with career-best figures of 6/27.

This was India's second-heaviest ODI defeat in history. Reflecting on this big loss, stand-in India captain Shreyas Iyer pointed to the difference in pitch behaviour between the two innings as the main reason behind it.

"We saw it; there was a huge difference in the first innings and the second innings in terms of wickets, but also credit where it's due, the way Henry bowled in the right areas right from ball one. I think that was sensational," Iyer ...