The last two ODIs of the series will be played in Mount Maunganui on November 13 and 15.
According to Matt Henry, the Kiwi fast bowler, the ODI series between India and New Zealand could have been much more challenging for both teams, as it seems that both teams were equally good, and rain prevented India from winning in the initial games. Rain affected both the first and second ODIs, as India managed to win them via the DLS method.
The third ODI was fully washed out due to rain without a toss happening, and now New Zealand only has two more chances to salvage some pride in the series.
Henry, who hasn't played in the series, says that New Zealand have done well in difficult situations in the matches where they needed to defend small totals. He felt that if rain hadn’t happened, Kiwis could’ve defended the low totals.
"I think the way that we were defending a low total on a tricky wicket, we did really well, and if it wasn't for the rain, it was going to be a really close finish. So really proud of how the guys have been going, and we look forward to coming here to the Mount, where we present different challenges again. So, we look forward to that, and we've got two important games to come," Henry said ahead of the fourth ODI, as per PTI.
It is expected that Henry will feature in the fourth ODI after his exclusion from the last one on account of a concussion sustained in an accident involving him and his teammate Devon Conway at the practice ground.
The 34-year-old had expressed that he was making good progress, although frustratingly, he had suffered from a few injury hiccups ahead of a very demanding home summer.
"Yeah, I've been a little bit unlucky. So thankfully, I'm progressing well with the head. It's been a bit frustrating, obviously pushing things back. But the main thing is we've still got plenty of cricket to play. And no, it's just been a really exciting summer," he added.
Henry also played down concerns over a minor quadriceps issue, saying he had been cautious with the workload ahead.
"Yeah, no, not too concerned. That was nothing too major. It's just that we've got a lot of cricket coming up, so be just smart about that. So that was fine after a couple of days," he said.
The remainder of the two ODIs will be played on November 13 and 15 at Mount Maunganui.
(PTI inputs)