‘They're a world-class outfit’: Matt Henry cautions against getting carried away after six-wicket haul against India

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, NEW ZEALAND New Zealand defeated India by a massive 244 runs in the fourth ODI at Mount Maunganui after bowling them out for just 89 while defending a target of 334. Matt Henry starred with a sensational six-wicket haul, including three wickets in the opening over, which triggered India’s batting collapse. Henry explained that his bowling strategy was to keep things simple, target the stumps and make the most of the new-ball conditions.

He said the sharp movement in the opening over put Indian batters under immediate pressure, particularly those facing their first deliveries. “Well, especially with the way the wind was going, I wasn’t too worried about the swing. So from ball one it was just about trying to have the strengths and bring the stumps in play, really.

We knew that there was a small window there with the new ball that you could put the batters under pressure.