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Bracewell calls for complete performance as New Zealand look to stay alive in T20I series against India

New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell has urged his squad to deliver a complete effort across all phases as they head into the third fixture of their bilateral series against India. Trailing two games to zero, the visiting side must secure a victory to keep their championship ambitions alive following narrow defeats in the opening two encounters.

In the initial match, New Zealand failed to defend a commanding position after India fell to 167 for five, ultimately losing by four wickets following a rapid knock from Naman Dhir and support from captain Shreyas Iyer. The subsequent fixture featured an even sharper reversal, as India recovered from 70 for five through contributions from Naman, Tilak Varma, and Nitish Kumar Reddy to seal another close win with a single ball remaining.

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