New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry produced a sensational bowling performance in the fourth ODI against India at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. His devastating spell of 6 wickets for just 27 runs helped New Zealand defeat India by a massive 244-run margin and keep the five-match series alive at 2-1.

Chasing a target of 334 runs, the Indian batting line-up completely collapsed and managed just 89 runs. Henry was the chief architect of the collapse, dismantling India's top order in the very first over before returning to claim three more wickets.

His performance also brought back memories of legendary New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond, who had produced a remarkable spell against India 21 years earlier.

Three wickets in the very first over

Matt Henry made an immediate impact after returning to the ODI side following an injury layoff.

He started the Indian innings with the dismissal of Rohit Sharma. The first delivery took the edge of Rohit's bat and travelled towards the slip cordon, where the catch was completed.

Virat Kohli was the next batter to fall. Henry bowled a superb delivery that went past Kohli's bat and crashed into the stumps.

The opening over became even more damaging for India when captain Shreyas Iyer was trapped LBW on the final delivery. New Zealand reviewed the umpire's decision, and ball-tracking confirmed that Iyer was out.

India had lost three of its biggest batting names without scoring a single run.

Henry continued his impressive spell by dismissing Ishan Kishan, Kuldeep Yadav and Gurnoor Brar, completing a six-wicket haul that completely destroyed India's batting hopes.

Matt Henry repeats Shane Bond's 21-year-old achievement

Henry finished with figures of 6 wickets for 27 runs, registering one of the finest bowling performances by a New Zealand player against India in ODI cricket.

The performance was the second-best ODI bowling figures by a New Zealand bowler against India.

The record still belongs to Shane Bond, who claimed 6 wickets for just 19 runs against India in Bulawayo in 2005.

Henry's performance has therefore placed him alongside one of the greatest fast bowlers in New Zealand cricket history.

Matt Henry moves up the list of New Zealand's leading ODI wicket-takers

The six-wicket haul also added another milestone to Henry's ODI career.

It was his fourth five-wicket haul in the format, taking him into joint third place among New Zealand bowlers with the most five-wicket hauls in ODI cricket.

Most five-wicket hauls for New Zealand in ODIs

Henry's latest achievement further strengthens his position among New Zealand's most effective ODI fast bowlers.

A special record against India

Henry has also established himself as one of the most successful overseas bowlers against India in ODI cricket.

According to the supplied statistics, he became the first New Zealand bowler to register multiple five-wicket hauls against India in the format.

He also moved to the top of the list of bowlers with the most four-wicket hauls against India in ODIs.

Most four-wicket hauls against India in ODIs

Henry reached this milestone in just 12 innings against India, highlighting his effectiveness against one of the strongest batting line-ups in international cricket.

New Zealand keep the ODI series alive

New Zealand's comprehensive 244-run victory has made the remaining matches even more important.

After suffering early setbacks, India never managed to recover from Henry's opening burst. His six-wicket performance ensured that the hosts secured a dominant win and reduced India's advantage in the five-match series to 2-1.

For New Zealand, it was a memorable team performance. For Matt Henry, it was an outstanding individual achievement that will be remembered as one of his finest spells in international cricket.