India, Oct. 26 -- The Indian bowling unit's ability to build pressure at the death has been decisive in giving the visitors a 2-0 lead in the ongoing T20I series, New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell said on Monday as he tried to explain the home side's failure to win so far.

Bracewell was asked to identify a few key areas where the Black Caps seemed lacking against the reigning world champions, having failed to defend relatively steep scores of 225 in the first game and 180 in the second.

Bracewell said more runs were needed on the board, which the hosts were unable to secure due to the tight death bowling by their rivals. "Yeah, look, I think they put us under pressure, particularly at the death with the ball. They've been two re...