New Zealand elects to bat winning toss vs England in T20 World Cup

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and chose to bat first in the Super 8 match against England at R. Premadasa Stadium. The decision puts pressure on England to chase a target that could secure New Zealand a second semifinal berth from Group 2.

England, already qualified after beating Sri Lanka and Pakistan, will need a win to keep Pakistan’s slim semifinal hopes alive. New Zealand fielded the same side that beat Sri Lanka, while England added spin bowler Rehan Ahmed to bolster their attack.