On Thursday New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted that India knows the slow track at the DICS well but said his team is prepared for a “scrap” in the Champions Trophy final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ahead of the ICC showpiece’s title match against India on March 9, the Kiwis landed here on Thursday evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“And they have played all of their games in Dubai, so they know that surface. Clearly the surface will somewhat determine our desired approach. It may be a tad bit slower than Lahore came. Touching up in the city, Santner said it could be more of a scrap but we are down to scrap.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Still, Santner said New Zealand could draw some comfort from their group stage matches against India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On that occasion, a Group A game that only had a scholastic interest India scored 44 runs more than New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe’re up against a decent side. \u201d I believe the run we had against them the other day will improve us. We have been somewhat on a roll. He added, hopefully it goes on.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In a brief span, the Antipodeans had to hop back and forth between Pakistan and Dubai for their last group game, semi-final, and championship match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The team has, however, adjusted to a demanding schedule in recent days, said the left-arm spinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Moving around a lot is merely the overall feel of this competition.” All is part of the problems. I believe we have visited every destination here.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Certainly Dubai and in Pakistan. I believe the guys realize it is now standard part. He added, “It’s okay so long as you are ready to go for the game.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On Thursday New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner admitted that India knows the slow track at the DICS well but said his team is prepared for a “scrap” in the Champions Trophy final. 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