Mitchell Santner, the captain of the New Zealand cricket team, is eagerly looking forward to the Champions Trophy final against India in Dubai. With the team in great form and just one step away from lifting the prestigious trophy, Santner is determined to lead his team to victory and create history.
As the team prepares for the final, Santner is focusing on one key aspect that could give his team the edge – winning the toss. In a recent interview, the captain revealed his plan for the toss and his wish to continue India’s losing streak in tosses.
Santner, who has won all three tosses in the tournament so far, has become somewhat of a toss expert. He has successfully used the coin toss in their favor to put the opposition under pressure and gain an early advantage. And now, with the final approaching, Santner’s aim is to make it four out of four.
In the interview, Santner shared his secret to winning the toss, “I always go with my gut feeling. I assess the pitch and conditions and make a decision accordingly. I have been lucky so far that it has worked in our favor. So, I am going to stick to the same strategy for the final as well.”
With his focus on the coin toss, Santner is also keeping a close eye on India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, who has had a terrible record of losing tosses against New Zealand. Sharma has lost all three tosses against New Zealand in ODIs and also lost the toss in the group stage game of the Champions Trophy. And Santner is determined to extend his streak in the final as well.
“We all know Rohit has been unlucky when it comes to the toss against New Zealand. And I’m hoping that luck continues in our favor in the final as well. We have seen how important the toss can be in a big game, and I want to make sure we start on the front foot,” Santner said.
Apart from the toss, Santner also revealed his strategy for the final against India. He said, “We know India is a tough team to beat, but we also know their weaknesses. Our aim is to put them under pressure from the start and not give them any breathing room. We have a strong bowling attack, and we will look to exploit their batting line-up.”
Santner also highlighted the importance of the final for his team, saying, “We have worked hard to reach this stage, and we don’t want to let this opportunity slip away. We have had a great tournament so far, and now all we need to do is execute our plans on the field.”
The Kiwi captain is confident and believes that his team has what it takes to defeat India in the final. He said, “We have proven ourselves in this tournament, and we have the belief and confidence to go all the way. We just need to stay focused and give our best on the field.”
As the excitement builds up for the final, Santner and his team are leaving no stone unturned to clinch the trophy. With his strategic approach and positive mindset, Santner is determined to lead his team to victory and make history. The stage is set, and all eyes will be on the toss, as both teams battle it out for the ultimate glory. May the best team win, and let the cricketing world witness a thrilling final in Dubai.
