T20 World Cup: Canada elects to bat against New Zealand
The Hindu
Canada's captain Dilpreet Bajwa won the toss and chose to bat against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup.
Canada skipper Dilpreet Bajwa won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand in their T20 World Cup Group D match here on Tuesday (February 17, 2026).
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