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Suryavanski Benched Again as India Bat First in Final T20 vs New Zealand
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to field first in the fifth and final T20 International against India. Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer has once again left opening batter Vaibhav Suryavanski out of the playing eleven.
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In the decisive final Twenty20 match of the series, New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner won the coin toss and chose to field first, sending India in to bat at the start of proceedings on Tuesday.
Captain Shreyas Iyer retained his selection strategy by keeping young batter Vaibhav Suryavanski out of the playing eleven for another match. The decision marks a continued absence for Suryavanski, who has struggled to break into India's preferred XI despite initial squad selection.
Suryavanski's omission from the squad has drawn attention from cricket observers and fans alike, with the batter's situation gaining further visibility following the circulation of an amusing video involving him on social media platforms.
The final T20 International represents a crucial fixture for both teams, as India seeks to consolidate their performance in the series while New Zealand looks to make a competitive showing in the match.