The first T20I was abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled. Both teams are heading into the series after losses in the semifinals of the recently-concluded ICC T20 World Cup 2022
"Everyone would have liked for the game to happen, but unfortunately, the weather came in. You have got to come prepared to play in such games. Important that you are always motivated, it's easy when a team like India comes along. being born in India it is special to play against India. To perform against my birth nation is special and exciting," stated the leg-spinner.
"I think I am all for aggressive bowlers in attacks. Blessed to have bowlers who can bowl 150 like Milne and Fergusson. Santner is economical on the other end with Boult and Southee willy experienced customers. So the role for me is an aggressive one," said Sodhi.
Edinburgh (Scotland), July 30 (ANI): Following his side's thumping win against Scotland in the second T20I, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner lauded the batters for delivering with the bat.
A collective effort from Mark Chapman and Michael Bracewell saw New Zealand clench the series as the visitors cruised past Scotland with a 102-run victory over them. Chapman gave a man-of-the-match performance with 83 runs off 44 balls and Bracewell with 61 runs off only 25 balls.
In the first innings, New Zealand posted 173/8 on the board, with Glenn Phillips (69*), James Neesham (29), and Martin Guptill making notable contributions with the bat.
Wellington [New Zealand], May 22 (ANI): Canterbury Cricket announced on Sunday that New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi will represent the side in the upcoming 2022-23 domestic cricket season after representing Northern Districts for 10 seasons.
Wellington [New Zealand], April 12 (ANI): New Zealand pacer Trent Boult and skipper Sophie Devine have been named New Zealand T20I Players of the Year in the men's and women's categories respectively at the 2022 ANZ awards.
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