Shreyas Iyer Says India Need to Work on Fielding Department: We Need to Improve
Iyer said India must sharpen bowling and fielding after New Zealand chased 192 in 18 overs to win the final T20I by seven wickets.
- On Sunday, November 1, 2026, New Zealand defeated India by seven wickets in the final T20I at Seddon Park in Hamilton, chasing 192 in 18 overs despite India clinching the five-match series 3-2.
- India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan built momentum in the middle overs before losing back-to-back wickets, limiting the team to 191 runs on a difficult pitch where the ball was seaming unpredictably.
- Chasing 192, New Zealand completed the victory in 18 overs with Tim Seifert scoring 93 off 50 balls and Glenn Phillips remaining unbeaten on 65 off 38 deliveries, securing the seven-wicket win.
- Reflecting on the loss, Iyer acknowledged shortcomings, stating, "I think we still could have been better with our bowling and fielding." He explained that clinching the series early allowed experimentation in the final matches.
- The captain described the overseas experience as a "great learning curve" and thanked supporters for backing the team, saying, "I hope that we keep getting it in every match we encounter.
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'We were a bit sloppy': Shreyas Iyer points out India's mistakes after 5th T20I defeat against New Zealand
After the defeat to New Zealand, India’s captain Shreyas Iyer reflected on the team's performance, admitting flaws in batting, bowling, and fielding. Scoring 191 runs, the team struggled with key partnerships at pivotal moments. New Zealand triumphed due to significant contributions from Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips. Iyer called for enhanced focus on fielding, especially in tough conditions, claiming that although the team lost, valuable lesso…
Following the Hamilton T20I loss against New Zealand, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer cited the consistent loss of wickets in the middle overs and poor fielding as the main reasons for the defeat. He said the team could have done better, even reaching 194. Meanwhile, Mitchell Santner said the series could have gone in New Zealand's favor.
“We were a bit sloppy”: Skipper Shreyas Iyer flags India's bowling, fielding lapses after final T20I loss against New Zealand
India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer admitted that his side could have performed better after suffering a seven-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I at Seddon Park on Sunday.
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