New Zealand elects to bat after winning toss vs England

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bat first in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against England at R. Premadasa Stadium. A victory would give the Kiwis the second semifinal berth from Group 2.

The match carries high stakes: England has already qualified, while Pakistan’s chances hinge on their Saturday game. New Zealand fielded the same side that beat Sri Lanka, while England added Rehan Ahmed to bolster their spin attack.