New Delhi, March 8 -- A sea of blue returns to Motera, flowing consistently toward the massive Narendra Modi Stadium for yet another international final - the T20 World Cup final match.

But within the rising ocean of Indian kits and national flags, a solitary figure from the rival side calmly accepted the situation - New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner sent a sincere note to supporters back home before his squad faces an Indian lineup that has projected a clear sense of destiny throughout this series.

Santner understands the challenge facing his group in that high-pressure arena on Sunday evening.

"I am not one for big speeches or rallying cries ... but it's fair to say we are a bit outnumbered over here -- 1.4 billion Team India fans...