India seeks stronger batting after 244-run loss before Mount Maunganui ODI
India said it would seek a stronger batting display in the final ODI at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui after a heavy defeat. The loss followed New Zealand posting 333 runs and bowling India out for 89, with Matt Henry taking three wickets in his opening over, Cricinfo reported. Earlier, New Zealand recovered from early setbacks to reach 256/5, propelled by Will Young’s 125, giving India a 2-0 series lead, NDTV Sports noted.
Persistent rain across New Zealand produced seam-friendly wickets that lowered batting averages, Cricinfo observed. In the second ODI, India’s seam and spin bowlers reduced New Zealand to 53/5 within the first 20 overs, The Indian Express reported.