All-rounder Kyle Jamieson will front the pace attack, according to New Zealand skipper Michael Bracewell, who also announced that Kristian Clarke will make his ODI debut against India in the first game. The series opener between the top two ODI teams is scheduled for Sunday in Vadodara.
Bracewell also admitted that the more seasoned New Zealand batting lineup will be a formidable opponent to the Indian bowling attack. Younger players will have many chances to fill in and contribute significantly to the club, he continued.
“We have Kyle Jamieson, who has a great deal of experience and has been in the game for a long time. As captain, I will be heavily relying on him to spearhead the bowling attack. He bowls extremely skilfully. I can confirm that Kristian Clarke will make his debut tomorrow (Sunday), so it’s a fantastic opportunity for him, even though we’re still working through the final member of our (playing) bench. Bracewell told reporters, “We’re really excited about how he’s been bowling in domestic cricket in New Zealand and also in the build-up over here,” according to NDTV Sports.
“If you look at our experience, it’s fortunately in the batting category. We are certain that our batting lineup will be formidable, and there will be plenty of room for young players to contribute,” he continued.
Bracewell stated that the team has been lucky to spend more time in the local circumstances before to the series against India, which he thinks will be a significant benefit for the 2026 T20 World Cup. He did, however, emphasise that the current ODI series is still the major emphasis.
It’s possible that we lack the experience we typically possess. Having said that, we have great expectations for our performance. We want to perform well and acquire some experience playing under these circumstances. Being here so far away from the (T20) World Cup is a great plus. We want to make a significant impact tomorrow, so we’re definitely focussing on this ODI series,” Bracewell stated.
Bracewell added, “Glenn Phillips has also played a lot of cricket.
The good news is that we may practise our talents in these unfamiliar circumstances and spend a little more time in them. A bunch of us have been in Mumbai for a little while now, fulfilling various business obligations,” he continued.
Leg-spinner Adithya Ashok will do well if given the chance, according to the all-rounder. Additionally, he admitted that the playing conditions in India are different, especially because of the crowded stadiums.
He is tall, bowls fast, and spins the ball well. We can’t wait to see what he has planned for this series. He’ll go incredibly well, I’m sure. Bracewell remarked, “He’s been bowling brilliantly in the nets.”
“There are definitely a lot of distractions here. For some of the lads in the group, it’s a little odd to come here in front of a sold-out audience of 40,000 people because we (are not) used to playing in front of large crowds in New Zealand, especially in domestic cricket. However, we have discussed it as well as what to anticipate when you enter the field,” he continued.
Devon Conway and Glenn Phillips have a lot of experience playing in Indian settings and in front of large Indian audiences, according to Bracewell. He also commended the facilities at the BCA Stadium, the site of the first men’s international game.
“Devon (Conway) has played a lot here and has been eager to impart his experiences, both in the IPL and in international cricket.
Since it’s a brand-new facility, everything appears to be cutting edge, and the facilities are excellent. One thing that caught my attention is how fantastic the outfield appears to be. To check if it was real, I had to pick up some grass’, he continued.
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