Rohit Sharma’s brilliant catch at covers was instrumental in sending back dangerous New Zealand batter Finn Allen in the 4th ODI at Mount Maunganui on Friday
Published: November 13, 2026, 10:34 AM IST
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Axar Patel (centre) celebrates with Rohit Sharma (right) after dismissing Finn Allen in the 4th ODI at Mount Maunganui(Source: X)
IND vs NZ 2026 4th ODI: Former India captain Rohit Sharma made up for a costly error to drop New Zealand centurion Will Young early in the 4th ODI at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on FridayYoung was batting on only 5 when Rohit dropped a simple catch at first slip off the bowling off Auqib Nabi.
But Rohit partially made up for the error by taking a brilliant diving catch to dismiss dangerous Finn Allen and end a blazing 90-run partnership for the 4th wicket in just 11 oversAllen, who was playing his first game of the series after an impressive run in the T20I series, was batting on 41 off 29 balls with 2 sixes and 5 fours before hitting left-arm spinner Axar Patel uppishly towards Rohit Sharma at covers.
Mumbai Indians and Team India opener Rohit Sharma moved swiftly towards his right and plucked off the catch to the delight of Indian team and Axar PatelWith Allen’s dismissal, New Zealand lost their 4th wicket for 215 runs in just the 31st over of the innings.
WATCH Rohit Sharma pull off a brilliant catch to dismiss Finn Allen HERE…
39 on paper, 19 in the field!
Some things only get better with ageExhibit A: Rohit Sharma
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Axar Patel was pick of the Indian bowlers in the 4th ODI match, where every other bowler proved expensiveThe Delhi Capitals captain conceded only 39 runs in his 10 overs and claimed a couple of wicket.
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