New Zealand could only manage one win against India in the ODI series.
After a note-worthy show in the ODI series against New Zealand, India cricketer Harbhajan Singh feels India is going to make an impact in the three-match T20I series as well.
The last time India came here, they were thrashed by 2-0 in the T20I series under MS Dhoni. But the men in blue are looking stronger than their previous tour and more confident too after the win in ODI.
Harbhajan feels Kiwis are strong considering the venue is their home. But Indian team are currently on a different level. "New Zealand are strong contenders whenever they are playing at home or anywhere for that matter in the shortest format of the game. But this Indian team have come a long way. They have beaten Australia in Australia, done very well against this New Zealand team in the ODI series," Harbhajan told India Today.
Comparing the two side, Singh gave India an edge over New Zealand. "I feel it's going to be a good series but still India will have an edge over New Zealand. India is a far superior side. They have got all the areas covered, they have got very good spin bowling and fast bowling unit. They also have a lot of firepower in the batting as well. The morale is high. I think India is going to do really well," he added.
India is battling New Zealand without Virat Kohli but their batting unit is still very strong to give the home side a good fight.
(With India Today Inputs)