3 New Zealand players who could trouble India in T20Is

2. Tim Seifert

Tim Seifert has emerged as an important attacking option for New Zealand at the top of the order. The wicketkeeper-batter has scored 145 runs in his last three matches at an average of 48.33 and a strike rate of 172.61, making him one of the hosts' most in-form batters heading into the series.

Seifert is an aggressive right-handed batter who looks to capitalise on fielding restrictions. He can attack pace through the line, use his wrists to find gaps and put pressure on bowlers with his ability to clear the boundary. His adaptability also allows him to adjust his approach depending on the match situation.

The opener is likely to partner Finn Allen, giving New Zealand a combination of two batters capable of scoring quickly in the powerplay. While Allen often looks to attack from the first ball, Seifert can complement him by maintaining the scoring rate and punishing loose deliveries.