India may have won the T20I series against New Zealand but captain Shreyas Iyer believes there is still plenty of room for improvement, especially in bowling and fielding. Despite securing a 3-2 series victory, India lost the final two matches, giving the team several lessons to take forward.
Speaking after the fifth and final T20I, Shreyas Iyer admitted that the players were not at their best in certain areas and that the team could have performed better with both the ball and in the field. However, he described the overseas tour as a valuable learning experience, particularly because of the different playing conditions and grounds in New Zealand.
Shreyas Iyer also stressed that fielding needed special attention, as playing in unfamiliar conditions like Hamilton can present additional challenges.
The series victory was also an important milestone for Shreyas Iyer, as it marked his first series win in a SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) country as India’s captain. His leadership journey had begun with consecutive series defeats in Ireland and England.
Reflecting on India’s performance, Shreyas Iyer said that the first three matches helped the team establish momentum and set the tone for the series. However, the final two games provided an opportunity to experiment with different combinations and challenge themselves further. Although India could not make the most of those opportunities, the experience offered important lessons for the players.
When asked about the specific areas that required improvement, Shreyas Iyer chose not to go into further details, pointing out that the team needed to shift its attention towards the upcoming ODI series. He also indicated that the players remained in good spirits despite losing the last two T20Is.
India are now set to begin a five-match ODI series against New Zealand on Wednesday. Several players, including Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan and Naman Dhir, will now move into the 50-over format.
Concluding his thoughts on the overseas experience, Shreyas Iyer highlighted how playing in different conditions tests various aspects of a cricketer’s game. He felt that accepting these challenges and facing them with confidence is the best way for players to improve.
With the T20I series behind them, team India will now look to carry the lessons forward and make a fresh start in the upcoming ODI assignments.
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