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India Wins Toss, Elects to Field in Final T20I vs NZ
1 Nov
Summary
- New Zealand won the toss and chose to field in the fifth T20I.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns for India; Mayank Yadav misses out.
- Blair Tickner replaces Matthew Fisher in New Zealand's lineup.
The fifth and final T20 International match between New Zealand and India saw the coin toss favour the home team. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner elected to field first, opting to bowl against the Indian side. This decision sets the stage for the series decider.
Both teams introduced changes to their squads. For New Zealand, Blair Tickner has been included in the playing XI, replacing Matthew Fisher. India has made a couple of adjustments, notably the return of seasoned pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar to the lineup. Additionally, Varun Chakaravarthy is slated to make his debut appearance on the tour, while Mayank Yadav and Axar Patel have been excluded from the match.
