New Zealand vs India 2019: 3 reasons why India could lose the T20I series

#1 Top order's struggles against the moving ball

They both need to be consistent

India may have won the last ODI, but it was not without a few jitters. In the 4th ODI, on a spicy wicket, India were bundled out for mere 92 runs, which is their lowest team total in the last 10 years of ODI cricket.

Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan failed to give good starts to the team in the absence of Virat Kohli, which may be a cause of worry to the team management ahead of the World Cup 2019.

This is the T20 format, which may not be testing like the ODI format for both of them. But the duo need to keep themselves in good touch ahead of the extravaganza.

If the openers provide a good start, it would also allow the middle order to cash in. But if they don't, the inexperienced lineup might be exposed.

The skipper and Dhawan have a great T20 record, but if they fail here it could lead to a series loss for India.