India suffered a massive 244-run defeat against New Zealand in the fourth ODI of the series at Mount Maunganui. This defeat is now the second-largest margin of loss for India in ODI history by runs, marking their heaviest defeat in 26 years.

Heaviest defeat in 26 years

Only one defeat in India's ODI history has been bigger than this in terms of runs. In 2000, India lost to Sri Lanka by 245 runs in Sharjah, which remains their biggest-ever defeat in ODIs. Today's loss now stands second on that list.

Previous major defeats

Earlier, India had lost to South Africa by 214 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in 2015. The defeat against New Zealand has now surpassed that margin as well. This loss, coming after 26 years, is being marked as a shameful record for the Indian cricket team.

Match context

The heavy defeat in the fourth ODI has exposed significant failures in both batting and bowling departments of the Indian team. The loss against New Zealand is being viewed as a major setback for the Indian cricket side.