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Ind Vs Nz Live: New Zealand Win Toss, Opt to Bowl; Mitchell Santner Makes One Key Change!

The coin has flipped in Ahmedabad, and it's New Zealand who have the early advantage. Kiwi skipper Mitchell Santner has confirmed they will bowl first under the lights at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

"We are going to have a bowl first. The surface looks solid, and we want to see if there's any early movement to restrict India to a total we can chase down. The boys are in a great headspace—this is exactly why we play the game. After that semifinal win, the confidence is high, and everyone is ready for the biggest stage in cricket."

— Mitchell Santner, New Zealand Captain