New Zealand Wins Toss, Batting First in Mumbai Test

In the third Test against India at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and opted to bat first, aiming to continue their dominance in the series, which they lead 2-0. India is under pressure to avoid a whitewash and secure a win to keep their hopes alive for the World Test Championship final, needing at least four wins from their remaining six matches. The match marks India's last Test before facing Australia, and they have made changes to their lineup, with Mohammed Siraj replacing the unwell Jasprit Bumrah. New Zealand has also made adjustments, bringing in Ish Sodhi for the injured Mitchell Santner and recalling Matt Henry for Tim Southee. Both teams acknowledge the importance of adapting to the pitch, which is expected to favor spinners as the match progresses. Rohit Sharma emphasized the need for India to correct their missteps from earlier in the series, while Latham expressed optimism about his team's performance on a good batting surface.