'Can't really target anyone individually': Tim Seifert explains why India's bowling attack has troubled New Zealand
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newspoint|12-11-2026
New Zealand's batters have found little room to breathe against India's disciplined pace attack, and Tim Seifert believes the biggest challenge has been the visitors' ability to operate as a unit rather than rely on one standout bowler.
With India leading the five-match ODI series 2-0, the New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter admitted his side could not identify a particular Indian bowler to target, crediting the variety and consistency within the attack for putting the hosts under pressure.
India's pace battery, featuring Arshdeep Singh , Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi and Gurnoor Brar , has troubled New Zealand in the first two matches. Gurnoor has emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the series with seven scalps, while the third ODI in Hamilton was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain.
'They work well as a unit': Seifert on India's pace attack
Seifert pointed to the different qualities each Indian pacer brings to the attack, particularly highlighting the advantage of having a left-arm option in Arshdeep.
"They all bowl very well, they all do something slightly different. Having Arshdeep (Singh) as a left-hander, I think it's crucial as well. But to be honest, they work well as a unit. They all do something a little bit different," Seifert said during the pre-match press conference.
"To their credit, they didn't miss much on those wickets the last two games. I can't really target anyone individually; I think they do a very good job together," he added.
New Zealand looking to regroup after 2-0 deficit
Despite the results not going their way, Seifert said New Zealand had faced challenging batting conditions and were focused on making the most of the remaining two matches. The hosts have also undergone changes in personnel, with several players leaving the ODI squad to prepare for the upcoming Test series, which begins on November 19.
"It's good. I think, look, obviously the result hasn't necessarily gone our way, but we've obviously been put in some tricky situations with the wickets as well. So, look, it's a new bunch of guys here. A few guys have left for the Test series starting on November 19, so we're just focusing on the next two games ahead," he said.
Seifert unfazed by changes in personnel
Asked about the changes in personnel in both camps, Seifert said the challenge remained the same regardless of who featured in the playing XI. He insisted that every player coming into the side would be an international cricketer capable of making an impact, adding that New Zealand would approach the final two matches with the same competitive mindset.
"No matter who India play or whoever we play as well, we're out there for the challenge, and everyone's an international cricketer out there. So whoever steps into their role, they're going to try their best. Same with us, whoever steps into the role that the boys have left, everyone's going to try their best as well," he concluded.
With India leading the five-match ODI series 2-0, the New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter admitted his side could not identify a particular Indian bowler to target, crediting the variety and consistency within the attack for putting the hosts under pressure.
India's pace battery, featuring Arshdeep Singh , Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi and Gurnoor Brar , has troubled New Zealand in the first two matches. Gurnoor has emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the series with seven scalps, while the third ODI in Hamilton was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain.
'They work well as a unit': Seifert on India's pace attack
Seifert pointed to the different qualities each Indian pacer brings to the attack, particularly highlighting the advantage of having a left-arm option in Arshdeep.
"They all bowl very well, they all do something slightly different. Having Arshdeep (Singh) as a left-hander, I think it's crucial as well. But to be honest, they work well as a unit. They all do something a little bit different," Seifert said during the pre-match press conference.
"To their credit, they didn't miss much on those wickets the last two games. I can't really target anyone individually; I think they do a very good job together," he added.
New Zealand looking to regroup after 2-0 deficit
Despite the results not going their way, Seifert said New Zealand had faced challenging batting conditions and were focused on making the most of the remaining two matches. The hosts have also undergone changes in personnel, with several players leaving the ODI squad to prepare for the upcoming Test series, which begins on November 19.
"It's good. I think, look, obviously the result hasn't necessarily gone our way, but we've obviously been put in some tricky situations with the wickets as well. So, look, it's a new bunch of guys here. A few guys have left for the Test series starting on November 19, so we're just focusing on the next two games ahead," he said.
Seifert unfazed by changes in personnel
Asked about the changes in personnel in both camps, Seifert said the challenge remained the same regardless of who featured in the playing XI. He insisted that every player coming into the side would be an international cricketer capable of making an impact, adding that New Zealand would approach the final two matches with the same competitive mindset.
"No matter who India play or whoever we play as well, we're out there for the challenge, and everyone's an international cricketer out there. So whoever steps into their role, they're going to try their best. Same with us, whoever steps into the role that the boys have left, everyone's going to try their best as well," he concluded.
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