New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the highly anticipated T20 World Cup final, putting the Indian side in to bat.
The decision follows a notable trend in the tournament’s history, as teams winning the toss have often gone on to claim the title. Out of the nine T20 World Cup finals played so far, eight have been won by the side that won the toss, making Santner’s call a statistically significant move.
With the toss going in New Zealand’s favour, India began the final batting first as they aim to defend their title and add another World Cup trophy to their record.
The clash promises to be a high-intensity encounter, with both teams entering the final after impressive performances in the tournament. Fans across the cricketing world are closely watching the contest as two strong sides battle for the 2026 T20 World Cup crown.
Originally published on 24×7-news.com.
