India vs New Zealand 2016: 5 takeaways from the ODI series

#3 Visitors up for the scrap

The Blackcaps scrapped hard after undergoing a difficult Test series

Having suffered a 0-3 whitewash in the Test series, there were a few question marks surrounding New Zealand’s ability to put the losses behind and begin the ODIs on an even keel. The first match at Dharamsala added fuel to the fire as a limp display was underlined with a continuation of their batting woes.

However, the Kiwis showed their resilience in the second ODI by pulling the rug from under India’s feet on a sluggish surface in Delhi. Faced with the prospect of a must-win match to keep the series alive, they once again defended a below par total by operating as a pack in Ranchi. The visitors managed to salvage a couple of victories from what could have been a rather tumultuous tour.