IND vs NZ 4th ODI Live: New Zealand posted a formidable 332/9 in 49.5 overs against India in the fourth ODI, with Will Young producing a commanding century to lead the visitors' batting effort. Young struck 125 off 108 deliveries, while Tim Seifert contributed 58 from 48 balls as New Zealand set India a target of 333.

Young anchored the innings with an aggressive knock that featured 14 fours and four sixes. His strike rate of 115.74 ensured New Zealand had a substantial total to defend, with the right-hander accounting for the biggest share of the visitors' runs.

Seifert provided valuable support at the other end, scoring 58 off 48 deliveries. The wicketkeeper-batter hit six fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 120.83, giving New Zealand another important contribution at the top of the order.

Will Young Leads New Zealand's Batting With 125-Run Knock

Young was the standout performer for New Zealand, scoring 125 before being caught by substitute fielder Kumar Kushagra off Naman Dhir's bowling. His innings included 18 boundaries, comprising 14 fours and four sixes.

Seifert was the second major contributor, making 58 before Gurnoor Brar dismissed him, with Ishan Kishan completing the catch. The New Zealand wicketkeeper faced 48 balls and struck nine boundaries in his innings.

Finn Allen also made a useful contribution, scoring 41 from just 30 deliveries. His knock included five fours and two sixes, taking his strike rate to 136.67. However, Axar Patel ended his innings after Rohit Sharma took the catch.

India's Bowlers Share The Wickets As New Zealand Reach 332

India managed to break through regularly after the opening contributions, with Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi claiming two wickets apiece. Arshdeep Singh also picked up a wicket, while Matt Henry was run out by Auqib Nabi.

Axar dismissed Nick Kelly for four, with Ishan Kishan taking the catch, before removing Allen. Gurnoor accounted for Seifert and Michael Bracewell, who scored 15 off 20 balls before being caught by Naman Dhir.

Auqib Nabi dismissed Dean Foxcroft, who made eight, and Kristian Clarke, who scored 22 from 22 deliveries. Clarke's innings featured a four and a six. Auqib was also involved in the run-out of Henry, who departed for two.

Naman Dhir claimed the important wicket of Young, while Arshdeep Singh removed New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner. Santner scored 24 from 29 balls, hitting one four and two sixes, before being caught by Kishan.

New Zealand's Lower Order Adds Valuable Runs

New Zealand's lower order helped take the total beyond 330. Clarke made 22, while Kyle Jamieson remained unbeaten on 19 from 21 deliveries, including one four.

Henry managed two before being run out, while Matthew Fisher was unbeaten on zero. New Zealand also received 14 extras, including four byes, five leg-byes, three wides and two no-balls.

Young's century remained the defining contribution of the innings, supported by Seifert's half-century and Allen's quick 41. New Zealand finished on 332/9 in 50 overs, leaving India with a target of 333 in the fourth ODI.