India vs New Zealand 2017: 5 areas India need to improve on

#2 Introduction of spin in the powerplays

Chahal can bowl with the new ball

India now have the services of two wrist spinners who are match-winners in their own rights. Thus, Kohli should not be shy of throwing them into the bowling attack during the powerplays.

Also, with more fielders in the circle during the initial overs, the batsmen might be tempted to go for their strokes, a ploy which could well work in the favour of the Indian team.

This can also have an element of surprise and might catch the Kiwis by surprise. One needs to sprinkle in surprising facets to upset the set plans of the opposition.