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ODI World Cup: Why India should bowl first against Netherlands

In the past, it was at the knockout stages when India were slightly pulled out of their comfort zone that they have shown a tendency to crumble. In 2015 or 2019, they finished at the top in the group stages, only to bow out in the semi-finals. As they prepare for another semi-final against an opponent that has caused them trouble in big-ticket events, there is still one more box India would be happy to tick – – to bowl first and be prepared for all possibilities against New Zealand.