Will Young capitalised on two early reprieves to score a commanding century against India in the fourth ODI.

The New Zealand batter brought up his fifth ODI hundred as the hosts built a strong platform at Bay Oval.

New Zealand batter Will Young delivered an impressive performance against India in the fourth ODI at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The right-hander made the most of two early lifelines to anchor the hosts’ innings and put the Indian bowling attack under pressure.

Young was dropped twice in the second over, with Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan failing to hold on to their respective chances. The batter made India pay for those mistakes, building important partnerships and reaching his fifth ODI century in just 88 deliveries.

Will Young makes India pay after two early reprieves

New Zealand won the toss and were asked to bat first by stand-in India captain Shreyas Iyer. Young and Tim Seifert provided the hosts with an excellent start despite the early opportunities India failed to convert, putting together an 85-run opening partnership.

Seifert took the attacking approach and scored 58 off 48 balls before departing. Young, meanwhile, continued to hold one end together as India fought back through Axar Patel and Auqib Nabi, who dismissed Nick Kelly and Dean Foxcroft to leave New Zealand at 110/2.

Young reaches his fifth ODI century as New Zealand take control

Finn Allen then joined Young and injected momentum with a quickfire 41 off 30 deliveries. The pair added valuable runs before Axar broke their partnership in the 31st over, with Rohit taking the catch at cover to dismiss Allen. Young remained composed despite wickets falling around him and brought up his century off 88 balls in the 32nd over.

He also survived a concussion check and an unsuccessful LBW review from India, continuing to guide the New Zealand innings alongside Michael Bracewell. New Zealand reached 265/6 after 39.4 overs, putting themselves in a strong position with 14.4 overs remaining in their innings.

Here’s how fans reacted:

Will Young's first ODI hundred against India 💥💯#WillYoung #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/pGnLxUT2fn

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) November 13, 2026

HUNDRED BY WILL YOUNG. 💯

– An outstanding century by Young. His 5th in ODI cricket, maiden against India. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/duKxjlmoyL

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 13, 2026

🚨 HUNDRED FOR WILL YOUNG 🔥

– A phenomenal innings, New Zealand 0-2 down in the series, must win game, many stars are missing due to Test series & Will Young gets a Hundred, incredible innings under huge pressure. pic.twitter.com/3VmZVQqfRh

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 13, 2026

Will Young has smashed a century and continues to strike at over 113, piling on the pressure for Team India.

However, it’s going to be an absolute treat to watch Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma take on the chase! #INDvNZ

— RockstaR MK (@RockstarMK11) November 13, 2026

V Will Young scored his first ODI century
in 24 innings.#NZvsIND

— Gagan Deep Meena (@gaganmeena200) November 13, 2026

🚨 HUNDRED BY WILL YOUNG AGAINST INDIA IN 4th ODI AT MOUNT MAUNGANUI 🔥#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/uZke8bfdp7

— THE GOAT¹⁸ (@imYaman_18) November 13, 2026

Now Will Young should not throw his wicket

Get a big century and make way for Kohli's century too for today #NZvsIND #NZvIND #ODI

— Rahul K. Narayan (@Astrocalf1111) November 13, 2026

1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ by Will Young 💯🔥 – He gets his 5th & first ODI century against INDIA.🇮🇳🇳🇿#NZvIND #NZvsIND #INDvNZ #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/zbJY2zPkSl

— 𝗦𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗯 (@Sohaib66634213) November 13, 2026

Will Young brings up a brilliant century in the 4th ODI

He reaches the milestone in just 88 balls, smashing 11 fours and 3 sixes. This is the 5th ODI century of his career.#WillYoung #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/39N24NbwqT

— Vishal Yadav (@VishalY73709681) November 13, 2026

🚨 5TH HUNDRED FOR WILL YOUNG IN ODI!!! 🔥🥶

– WILL YOUNG WITH MAIDEN HUNDRED AGAINST INDIA!! 🔥

– YOUNG COMPLETE HIS 💯 IN 88 DELIVERIES!! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/qr6VFxkjZ3

— M Farhan (@MFarhan1200) November 13, 2026

🚨CENTURY FOR WILL YOUNG!

A brilliant knock under pressure! 100 off just 88 balls. 👏#INDvsNZ #WillYoung pic.twitter.com/1WnPdN42ww

— Siddhesh💛 (@TheSiddheshView) November 13, 2026