26 Aug 2010

Underdone Blackcaps thrashed by India in tri-series virtual semi-final

8:35 am on 26 August 2010

The New Zealand cricket vice-captain Kyle Mills is blaming the Blackcaps dismal batting performance in their 105 run Tri-series loss to India in Dambulla on the unpredictable Sri Lankan weather.

Opener Virender Sehwag blasted a quick fire century as India posted a total of 223 before the Blackcaps bastmen collapsed to be all out for just 118.

The Blackcaps started the tournament with a clinical win over India before losing to Sri Lanka but had their next game washed out by rain meaning they hadn't played in 12 days before last night's clash.

Mills says a lack of time at the crease did the Blackcaps no favours.