India captain Suryakumar Yadav said the side deliberately fielded six batters and five specialist bowlers in the fourth T20I against New Zealand, describing the 50-run defeat as a useful learning experience ahead of next month’s T20 World Cup. 

After posting 215-7, New Zealand left India, reduced to a batter short due to Ishan Kishan’s niggle-enforced absence, struggling at 82-5. India were bowled out for 165 in 18.4 overs, making the series scoreline 3-1.