India recall Chahal as Black Caps bat first in semi-final

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to bat first in their Cricket World Cup semi-final against an India side that included Yuzvendra Chahal.

With 16 of the last 20 World Cup matches having been won by the team batting first, Black Caps skipper Williamson decided to put India into field at Old Trafford.

India, who finished top of the group stage, made just one change to their team as spinner Chahal replaced Kuldeep Yadav, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar keeping his place at the expense of fellow seamer Mohammed Shami.

New Zealand also bought in just one new face as Lockie Ferguson, who came into the game as the Black Caps' leading wicket-taker with 17 dismissals, replaced Tim Southee.

Good news Black Caps fans... Lockie Ferguson is fit and back in the side for New Zealand's #CWC19 semi-final against India! Can he ruffle up India's top order later today?#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/eJq7o34uNP

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