Mumbai, Jan. 28 -- Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has stressed the significance of India batting first in matches as part of preparation for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, while also underlining the significance of the fourth T20I against New Zealand for opener batter Sanju Samson.

Speaking on 'Game Plan' as a JioStar expert, Parthiv highlighted how dew could play a decisive role in big matches during the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

"The kind of form the Indian batters are in currently; we can easily post a score of 300 run on the board. But I want India to bat first for a different reason. In a Super 8 match against Australia, if India loses the toss, dew could be a factor. India must b...