New Zealand's India Challenge: Defeat India First, World Cup Later!

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News18•07-01-2026, 17:57
New Zealand's India Challenge: Defeat India First, World Cup Later!
- •New Zealand batsmen Daryl Mitchell and Henry Nicholls prioritize the upcoming series against India over the T20 World Cup.
- •Mitchell emphasizes adapting to Indian conditions and facing world-class Indian bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy.
- •The team aims to defeat India, focusing on the present challenge of a three-match ODI and five-match T20I series.
- •Nicholls highlights the thrilling experience of playing in India for young players and the potential for high-scoring ODIs.
- •Both batsmen stress the importance of a positive strategy against spin and assessing local conditions in Vadodara and Rajkot.
Why It Matters: New Zealand focuses on defeating India in the upcoming series, adapting to conditions before T20 World Cup.
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