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Errors cost New Zealand in first two T20Is vs India, says Kiwi coach Walter

New Zealand head coach Rob Walter expressed frustration over missed opportunities after his side dropped the opening two fixtures of their Twenty20 International series against India. Despite falling short in both closely contested matches, Walter noted that his squad executed their game plan effectively for roughly eighty percent of each encounter, pointing to a lack of execution in critical moments as the decisive factor.

Reflecting on the second fixture, Walter praised the resilience shown by his batting lineup after an early collapse left them three wickets down during the powerplay, ultimately recovering to post a competitive target of 180. He also lauded captain Mitchell Santner for an exceptional bowling display that included four wickets, while outlining that the team is rotating fast bowlers to manage workloads across a congested summer calendar.

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