Duffy cites late starts as key factor in defending totals against India
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 1:39 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
New Zealand fast bowler Duffy explained that a score of 185 was insufficient against India, suggesting they will respond strongly. He emphasized the impact of late match starts on teams' challenges in defending totals effectively. This analysis comes as match conditions may continue to influence performance, particularly in the ongoing clash. New Zealand aims to regroup and improve for their next phases as the contest unfolds.
- •Duffy mentioned 185 runs are not enough to defend.
- •New Zealand faced India in the ongoing match.
- •Late starts are affecting team's performance.
- •New Zealand plans to come back strong against India.
- 1:39 PMESPNcricinfo — Duffy: Late starts 'definitely a factor' in teams' inability to defend totals
"The New Zealand fast bowler said that 185 was never going to be enough and said that they will come back hard at India
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