New Zealand captain Tim Southee The team’s hectic schedule affected its ability to adapt better to the tough Indian conditions as the hosts Invincible 2-0 lead In the three-match T20 series. New Zealand reached India in less than 24 hours after losing the World Cup final to Australia. Three days after the T20 World Cup final, the Kiwis, playing a three-match series, suffered a second consecutive defeat, losing to India by seven wickets in the second T20 International on Friday.
“It’s been a busy schedule behind the T20 World Cup, I don’t think we can adapt to the surface,” Southee said in the post-match conference.
India also had good luck as new T20 captain Rohit Sharma won both the toss and successfully chased down the target. On Friday, the Kiwis started in an explosive style of over 10 runs per over in the Powerplay but they could not capitalize in the middle overs and were restricted to a modest 153/6.
In dewy conditions, India posted a 16-ball total to take an unassailable 2-0 lead to go into the final T20I.
“There was heavy dew all night and it affected both sides. It’s tough, you can obviously train with the wet ball but we haven’t been able to adapt as we would like. Credit to the Indians. ,” said Southee.
He said, “We needed to take early wickets to put him under pressure. For me, I was just trying to do what he did, which seemed tough during our innings.
“It was difficult for our spinners to get a good grip on the ball. But yes, as I said they were very good tonight,” he added.
The result meant the Kolkata match would be a dead rubber but Southee is expected to finish the series on a high before the two Tests.
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“The goal is to make one last push before you get home after the next game. It’s one more chance to represent your country. So I don’t think you need any extra motivation to lift yourself up.”
“It’s a great place to come here tonight and play cricket in front of a full house. It’s an amazing place to play so I’m sure people will be able to pick it up and finish the tour on a high level,” he said. ” signed off.
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