Auckland, Nov. 3 -- As India and New Zealand gear up for a five-match ODI series, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised the performances of Indian stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, saying both experienced batters continue to deliver strong performances despite being in the late stages of their careers.

Santner also highlighted Indian skipper Shubman Gill's consistency over the past five years, emphasising the challenge India's experienced top order will pose during the upcoming five-match ODI series.

The New Zealand skipper revealed that his team has already discussed its bowling plans to counter India's formidable batting line-up. He stressed the importance of adapting to home conditions, particularly when the pitches offe...