5 reasons why New Zealand can be a tougher opponent than Australia

#2 Better spinners than Australia

Sodhi (only a part of the NZ T20I team) and Santner's performance would be crucial

The Kiwis seem to have done their homework as their squad has a leg-spinner in Todd Astle and a quality left-arm spinner in Mitchell Santner.

Santner played in the last NZ tour of India and gained valuable experience, playing in both the Tests and ODIs. He also ran through the Indian batting order along with Ish Sodhi, who is a part of the T20I team, on a turning track at Nagpur during the last World T20.

Todd Astle can be a handy attacking option for the Black Caps as well, given the fact that batsmen all over the world are having a tough time reading the wrist-spinners properly in limited overs cricket.

Though he lacks international experience, he has played a fair share of First-Class and List A cricket. He was also a part of the NZ 'A' team on their tour to India.