New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has mentioned their preparation for the Champions Trophy remaining in opposition to India on the DICS in Dubai on March 9.
The New Zealand staff landed in Dubai on Thursday night for the ICC showpiece’s title conflict.
“They’ve performed all their video games right here in Dubai and know that floor. Clearly, the floor will dictate a little bit little bit of how we wish to function. It may be a little bit bit slower than what we obtained in Lahore. It may be extra of a scrap, however we’re right down to scrap,” Santner mentioned upon arrival.
New Zealand can draw confidence from their earlier encounter with India throughout the group stage matches.
India had secured a 44-run victory over New Zealand of their Group A match, although the outcome had no affect on event standings.
“We have come in opposition to a very good aspect. I feel we’ll be higher for the run we had the opposite day in opposition to them. We have had a little bit of a roll on. Hopefully, it continues,” he acknowledged.
The New Zealand staff has been touring between Pakistan and Dubai for his or her latest matches, together with their remaining group sport, semifinal, and the upcoming remaining.
The left-arm spinner spoke concerning the staff’s adaptation to their busy schedule.
“It is simply the final really feel of this event, transferring round rather a lot. It is all a part of the problem. I feel we have been to each place right here. Clearly, in Pakistan and Dubai. I feel the blokes perceive it is a part of it today. So long as you are able to go for the sport, it is fantastic,” he defined.
