India vs New Zealand 2017: Five major gains for the Kiwis from the tour

#3 Execution of strategies

Williamson was spot-on with his decision-making

New Zealand had visited India 11 times before this tour, and always ended up being on the losing side. As coach Mike Hesson pointed out, there was a need to rethink their strategies, before embarking upon a tour to the subcontinent.

Before the tour, New Zealand A played the India A side in limited-overs and four-day games, and 6 players from that team were picked for the main team. They had acclimatized to the conditions fairly well, and also had a proper working strategy in place.

The bowlers always kept the run flow in check, never veering from their lines and lengths, while Kane Williamson was smart with the bowling changes he made. Colin Munro was promoted as an opener, as the Kiwis felt the need for a power hitter at the top while Tom Latham dropped down to the middle order. Both moves paid rich dividends, as they contributed heavily to the team's cause.