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Iyer admits India fell short with ball, flags Powerplay lapse as turning point
Published: 30/10/26 12:19
India
Auckland, Oct 30 (UNI) India's inability to contain New Zealand during the Powerplay, particularly in the third over, proved costly in the fourth T20 International, skipper Shreyas Iyer admitted, acknowledging that the hosts seized momentum early through Glenn Phillips' explosive batting. India suffered an 87-run defeat after Phillips' breathtaking century powered New Zealand to a commanding total, helping the hosts level the five-match series. "We fell a bit short in our bowling to start with. Powerplay, especially in the third over, they got that momentum from there on," Iyer said after the match. Admitting that India's bowlers struggled to contain…