Jimmy Neesham believes that after suffering early hiccups in the first matches of the Test and Twenty-20 series against Pakistan, he hopes his side can come out in the first ODI and put a 'stronger performance'.
New Zealand all rounder Jimmy Neesham believes that after suffering early hiccups in the first matches of the Test and Twenty20 series against Pakistan, he hopes his side can come out in the first ODI and put a 'stronger performance'.
The New Zealand squad fought back well in the Test and T20 series, but they are now determined to dictate Pakistan from the outset of the ODI series, which serves as important buildup to this summer's Cricket World Cup.
New Zealand had been poor in both the first Test and T20 against Pakistan but improved in each series and walked away with a respectable 1-1 scoreline in both formats, Stuff.co.nz reported.
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While the improvement would provide some encouragement for coach Mike Hesson, a fast start to the five-match ODI series, which begins in Dubai on Tuesday is at the forefront of their minds.
Neesham said that they have 'had a bit of a hiccup' in the first match of both series so far so hopefully they can come out in the first one-dayer and put a 'stronger performance' on board, and move forward from there. He added that momentum always plays a role in extended series', adding that it would be 'foolish' to think the change of formats 'completely changes the momentum'.
Unfamiliarity shouldn't apply to the first ODI, at the same ground that played host to two T20 matches.
Neesham said that the wickets in New Zealand were 'truer' and the grounds 'smaller', but the batsmen needed to be more selective with their shot-making in the UAE, which had contributed to lower scores in the two Twenty20 matches.
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