Mitchell Santner Criticizes New Zealand Batting After First ODI Defeat to India

India began their ODI series against New Zealand with a commanding victory in Auckland, overcoming challenging weather conditions. New Zealand's batting lineup collapsed early, with only opener Tim Seifert and number 11 Blair Tickner making notable contributions, as they were restricted to 185 runs. The target was reduced to 143 runs in 32 overs due to rain, and India chased it successfully with a key 113-run partnership between Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised his fast bowlers for exploiting the bounce and conditions but acknowledged that the batting unit failed to adapt quickly enough to the pitch, which was faster and bouncier than expected.