Bangalore: India have won the toss and elected to bat against England in their first home game of the World Cup in Bangalore on Sunday.The winner of the day-nighter today will not only get bragging rights in Group B but will also carry a lot of confidence as the Feb. 19-April 2 tournament picks up steam.
While both teams have few worries about their batting, the bowling is a concern for both sides. India gave away close to 300 runs against Bangladesh, while Netherlands passed that landmark against England a few days later.
The match is threatened by rain and so batting first will help avoid headaches of competing with the Duckworth-Lewis system in the event that the heavens open.
The Group B match was switched to Bangalore’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium from Eden Gardens in Kolkata due to delayed construction work in the stadium.
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