By: Tarish Bhatt
As they say, one bad session can cost you an entire Test match. That’s exactly what is happening with New Zealand at the moment. The visitors have already lost the series, despite a brave effort in both Test matches so far.
The lack of consistency is hurting them in the series. They managed to put the Indian on the back-foot in both Kanpur and Kolkata, but the end result didn’t go in their favour, especially in the 2nd Test.
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“I think we bought good intensity to the second innings,” New Zealand coach Hesson said. “I think that’s the intensity we need bring throughout the game. We’ve learnt a lot in these two Tests.”
“I think we have shown improvement and we will continue to show in Indore,” the New Zealand coach concluded.
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The Blackcaps had the chance of leveling the series in Kolkata, but a couple of bad sessions changed the complexion of the match. Hesson was quick to point out the moments, which turned the Kolkata Test in India’s favour.
“Losing three wickets on the second evening was big for us in terms of getting a good first innings score. And then with India fighting back well in the second innings,” Hesson pointed out. “It was the key turning point.”
