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What We Learned from New Zealand - India Matches
The first match in the two-match series has been victorious for New Zealand, winning by ten wickets. Not a small difference for the defeated India, who’s trying to find space to breathe to conquer New Zealand on their home turf.
Losing that game is a big fallback for Men in Blue, especially after winning the first two games played back in January. After the painful loss, head coach Ravi Shastri said that the loss helped them keep an open mind for the next game and taught them a valuable lesson.
Unfortunately for the Indian team, they have only won one game when batting second. On the other hand, the Black Caps are hoping to keep up their unbeaten record since 1968.
New Zealand vs. India
The matches are played on New Zealand’s court which can come as an advantage for them. In New Zealand vs India history, the Black Caps have an impressive record of 77.78%-win rate in Hamilton. The team is feeling excited to continue their winning streak. Taking account of the positive scores that go to New Zealand’s side, the cool-headedness will undoubtedly help.
There are high hopes for the Men in Blue to make a comeback after the devastating loss. They are putting their hopes and dreams into Ishant Sharma, who will be the team’s most potent weapon. During his last game on the Black Caps territory, he scored 15 wickets for his team. Additionally, Prithvi Shaw will step out on the field after missing practice due to a foot injury.
In the T20I rankings, India takes the fifth place while New Zealand takes the sixth. The slightest difference still holds the Black Caps as the favorites, with them winning eight out of their twelve matches. It’s not all lost for India, however, with them winning three times and with one event drawn.
Biggest Rivalries
Not only is there a rivalry between the two teams, but also there are always rivalries among teammates of both teams. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest rivalries between the Men in Blue and the Black Caps:
Virat Kohli vs Neil Wagner
Even though Wagner missed the first test game, he is prepared to take the field in the second one. Indian skipper Kohli might not be happy about this turn of events since Wagner already dismissed him thrice in six innings. Wagner has been in incredible shape lately. The 33-year-old has an impressive record against India, with 16 taken wickets at an average of 29.12. The home turf must be helping him because his record at away games is not as good. Kohli, on the other hand, is not doing his best with only 201 runs in 9 innings during his time in New Zealand.
Rohit Sharma vs Tim Southee
The continued duel between Sharma and Southee could be the key to any future match results. Sharma has had success in playing the game’s shortest format. That makes him India’s weapon in any next game. The only man that can keep Sharma on his toes is the 31-year-old Southee. Southee scalped Rohit’s wicket thrice while conceding 43 runs in 36 balls. That makes him an intimidating opponent to the Indian batsmen. Tim Southee could be a secret asset to the Black Caps after taking 20 wickets against the Indian team in their last game.
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