"Known for their strategy": Ajinkya Rahane discusses New Zealand's performance following their victory in the ODI series

In the ODI leg of the ongoing multi-format series between the two teams, the Indian team suffered a crushing defeat to New Zealand. Three ODI matches were played between the two teams; team India won the first ODI but lost the second and third.

Daryl Mitchell, who scored two hundreds in the second and third ODIs of the series and helped the Black Caps defeat team India at home, was one of New Zealand's standout players.

Speaking on the same topic, seasoned Indian batsman took center stage and discussed New Zealand's performance during the series.

"Yes, they fielded well throughout the series, but they saved about 15 to 20 runs in yesterday's game alone. Together, Glenn Phillips and the other fielders prevented those runs, and I thought that put pressure on them. The Indian team eventually felt that pressure. In a video posted to his YouTube channel, Rahane stated, "It puts pressure on the batting side when you field well as a team and as a unit."

Thus, the New Zealand team and their management deserve all the praise. New Zealand is always well-prepared and well-planned. They are renowned for their planning and strategy, but above all, they prefer to keep things simple. That is crucial. He continued, "I thought New Zealand, in many ways, dominated the Indian team throughout this series."

Following the completion of the three ODIs, India and New Zealand will now play five Twenty20 Internationals. The Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Jamtha, Nagpur, will host the series' opening Twenty20 International on January 21. It is noteworthy that team India may benefit from the five-game T20I series as the T20 World Cup draws near.