New Zealand Prepares to Tackle India’s Spin Attack Ahead of ICC Champions Trophy Final
As the stage is set for the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai, New Zealand is gearing up to face one of the most formidable spin attacks in cricket, led by India’s left-arm spinners: Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav. The Kiwi team’s preparations focus on countering India’s spin prowess, especially after their previous encounter where they struggled against India’s spinners.
Specific Strategies in Place
In light of their past performance, New Zealand’s batters are honing their skills to better cope with spin. Reports from net bowler Shashwat Tiwari reveal that the team is implementing targeted strategies to counter India’s spin bowlers. “They are preparing for left-armers,” Tiwari stated, emphasizing the Kiwis’ awareness of the challenge posed by India’s top-class spinners.
Simulating Match Conditions
To simulate match conditions, net bowlers have been brought in to replicate the pace and spin of India’s bowlers. Tiwari shared an interesting anecdote about his training session, where he was instructed to bowl from different distances to mimic Jadeja’s speed and spin. “At one point, I was asked to bowl from 18 yards, then adjusted to 22 yards to match the pace,” he added, highlighting the meticulous preparation undertaken by the Kiwi team.
Learning from Past Encounters
New Zealand’s defeat in the group stage against India, where they could only manage 205 runs in response to India’s 249, serves as a crucial learning experience. The Indian spinners played a vital role in that match, and the Kiwis are keen to ensure history does not repeat itself.
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