Champions Trophy 2017: India vs New Zealand Warm-Up, 5 talking points

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 10:  Mohammed Shami of India celebrates the wicket of Kevin O'Brien of Ireland during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup match between Ireland and India at Seddon Park on March 10, 2015 in Hamilton, New Zealand.  (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Mohammed Shami picked up three top-order wickets to put New Zealand in a rut 

#4 New Zealand have a worrying workout with the bat

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 04:  Kane Williamson of New Zealand checks the scoreboard during game five of the One Day International series between New Zealand and South Africa at Eden Park on March 4, 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand.  (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)
Kane Williamson and his men need to pull up their socks before the tournament

The Kiwis haven't had a fruitful past few months and it hit a new low in the warm-up game. Losing to Bangladesh right before this warm-up did not help their confidence either. With most teams, including Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka racking up 300+ scores on the quickish pitches on offer, the Kiwis would have hoped for a high score themselves.

However, they were in for a shock as the Indian seamers bowled tight lines and generated extra zip off the wicket. From 63/3, the Kiwis failed to gather enough momentum and despite Luke Ronchi fighting it out for a while, the collapse was never too far away.

When Jadeja had Ronchi and Colin de Grandhomme off successive overs the fate was sealed.

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