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New Zealand Bats First Against England in T20 World Cup

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bat first against England in a crucial T20 World Cup Super 8 match in Colombo on Friday.

A win would secure New Zealand's spot in the semifinals from Group 2. England has already qualified, but a victory would leave Pakistan with a slim chance to advance via net run-rate. South Africa has secured the first spot from Group 1, with the second position to be decided by the India vs. West Indies match.