New Zealand Cites Pitch Conditions and Late Starts in ODI Loss to India
New Zealand lost the first ODI against India at Eden Park, with India winning by five wickets in a rain-affected match. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner noted the pitch offered more bounce and pace than expected, affecting their batting adaptation. Fast bowler Jacob Duffy cited late starts and moisture on the pitch as factors making it difficult to defend totals. Despite batting struggles, New Zealand's bowlers showed resilience in the latter stages of the game.
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thetribune broke this story on 4 Nov, 11:11 am. Other outlets followed.