Shubman Gill Blames Middle Overs, Fielding for India's ODI Loss to New Zealand

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News18•15-01-2026, 00:21
Shubman Gill Blames Middle Overs, Fielding for India's ODI Loss to New Zealand
- •India suffered a 7-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the second ODI, chasing 285 runs.
- •Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten 131 and a 162-run partnership with Will Young secured New Zealand's victory.
- •Captain Shubman Gill attributed the loss to India's inability to take wickets in the middle overs.
- •Gill noted that batting became easier as the pitch settled after the initial 10-15 overs.
- •Poor fielding and missed chances were also highlighted by Gill as contributing factors to the defeat.
Why It Matters: Shubman Gill cited lack of middle-over wickets and poor fielding as key reasons for India's ODI loss.
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