ODI 1 - A Challenge - for Both

ODI 1 – 19 January, 2014 - Napier
New Zealand Vs India

New Zealand
There is a certain comfort about team New Zealand – that's expected since it is home turf, but it's tough for this comfort to last. They will need to be careful of losing focus, especially with their initial batting and fielding. Overall, batting will pick up and bowling will be balanced.

The Captain – Brendon McCullum
It's easy for McCullum to get caught up in multiple ideas and make some basic errors in judgement. He will have to be more pro-active to get better results.

India
The team holds a basic belief in themselves – which may just work well, especially as they're more determined to work hard and put up a fight. Batting will show lax moments in the middle, but it will be an overall sound performance. Bowling will be well composed – the application will be seen. Fielding will be aggressive

The Captain – Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Dhoni appears nervous – past history does play on his mind, but as the match progresses, he will balance himself well.

Tarot Advantage
A tough fight, but with a slight edge: India

Disclaimer: Tarot for the New Zealand V India is there to provide a different perspective to the matches and is meant for entertainment purposes only.