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Walter: New Zealand ‘haven’t been able to put the finishing touches’ so far

New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said rotating the quicks wasn't the "perfect science" but key for upcoming ODIs and Tests against India…

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Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 9:46 AM

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Head coach Rob Walter lamented New Zealand's failure to apply finishing touches after losing both opening T20Is to India.
New Zealand failed to defend 225 in the first T20I and 180 in the second following multiple dropped catches.
Fast bowlers will be rotated across the remaining three matches to manage workloads ahead of upcoming ODIs and Tests.

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New Zealand head coach Rob Walter expressed disappointment after his side failed to finish off winning positions in the opening two T20Is against India. Despite posting totals of 225 and 180, New Zealand could not defend either score after dropping key catches and missing vital chances at crucial stages of both matches.

Walter explained that rotating fast bowlers across the remaining three T20Is is crucial for workload management ahead of upcoming ODI and Test series. Lockie Ferguson will miss the third match, Matt Henry is sidelined for the rest of the series, while Kyle Jamieson and Matt Fisher feature as cover.

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Walter: New Zealand ‘haven’t been able to put the finishing touches’ so far

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