New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Glenn Phillips admitted New Zealand missed crucial opportunities to put India under pressure in the middle overs after the visitors chased down a target of 226 to registera four-wicket win in the opening T20I in Christchurch on Thursday.
Phillips, who struck an unbeaten 82 to help New Zealand post 225, said his team needed to execute its plans better with the ball and improve its fielding after India completed a successful chase despite a fightback from the hosts.
The New Zealand all-rounder said the team had prepared for India's aggressive batting approach but stressed that those plans would count for little without proper execution on the field.
"We've got all our plans on the drawing board, but at the end of the ...