India opt to bat in fifth T20, Virat Kohli rested

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Press Trust of India Mount Maunganui
Last Updated : Feb 02 2020 | 12:15 PM IST

India won the toss and opted to bat against New Zealand in the fifth and final T20 here on Sunday.

India captain Virat Kohli has been rested for the game and Rohit Sharma will lead the side in his absence.

Rohit will bat at number three to make way for Sanju Samson at the top of the order. Samson will bat alongside K L Rahul.

India lead the five-match series 4-0.

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First Published: Feb 02 2020 | 12:15 PM IST

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