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On Saturday, November 18, the Bangladesh National Cricket Team announced their squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against the New Zealand National Cricket Team.

The matches between the Bangla Tigers and the Black Caps are set to be hosted in Sylhet and Dhaka. The first Test will be played from November 28 to December 2 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium and the second match will be played from December 6 to 10 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.

The Bangladesh National Cricket Team squad will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto in the absence of several key players. Also, three uncapped players have been included in the team namely Hasan Murad, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, and Hasan Mahmud.

The left-arm spinner Hasan Murad has been highly impressive in the domestic circuit as he has bagged 121 wickets in 25 first-class matches since his debut for Chattogram Division in 2021. Also, top-order batter Shahadat Hossain Dipu and right-arm pacer Hasan Mahmud have been doing well for a while.

Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das To Miss Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test Series

The veteran all-rounder and Test captain, Shakib Al Hasan, will miss the Test series due to the finger injury he sustained during the World Cup while Litton Das has decided to skip the matches to be with his family.

“He(Litton) wanted leave for leave for one months and didn’t want to play two Tests as he wanted to give time to his family. We have granted it because we cannot push any player to play,” said Jalal Yunus, as quoted by Cricbuzz. 

“We wanted him to play the second Test but he insisted that he wants to give time to his family for one month. He wanted to be with his newborn baby and her mother and as he insisted for several times. We approved his plea,” Yunus said

“If some cricketer doesn’t want to play, in that case you cannot put him in the national team because the professionalism need to come from the heart that ‘I want to play for my country’ and he must know whether he is available or not,” he added.

The other notable names who will miss the series are Tamim Iqbal, Ebadot Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, and Mushfik Hasan. Meanwhile, Najmul Hossain Shanto will become the 13th cricketer to lead Bangladesh in the purest format of the game.

Bangladesh Squad For New Zealand Tests:

Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque , Mushfiqur Rahim, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Naeem Hasan, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Hasan Murad.

New Zealand National Cricket Team have also announced their squad for the Test series and they recently made a major change to their side. Pacer Matt Henry, who sustained an injury during the World Cup, won’t be able to recover in time for the Test series and hence, he has been replaced by veteran seamer Neil Wagner.

New Zealand Test Squad For The Series:

Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young

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Najmul Hossain Shanto will be captaining Bangladesh in the two-match home Test series against New Zealand. This comes after regular skipper Shakib Al Hasan was ruled out of the series after he faced an injury during the ICC World Cup 2023 game. 

The first Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand will begin on November 28 in Sylhet and after a short break, the second game will take place from December 6 in Dhaka. Apart from Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh will also be without the services of Taskin Ahmed due to his recurring shoulder injury. 

Litton Das will also miss the series as he has been granted one-month leave. He asked for a sabbatical to be his wife and newborn baby. It’ll be a difficult task for Bangladesh as they will be without some of their key players. This means that it’ll be an opportunity for some youngsters to stake their claim in the national team.

Bangladesh Cricket Board Director (BCB) Jalal Yunus talked about the developments and confirmed that Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain the team. Speaking to reporters, he explained (as quoted by DailyStar):

“Najmul Hossain Shanto will be the captain for the two-match Test series against New Zealand. Liton asked for a month’s leave. He will not play the two Tests so that he can spend time exclusively with his family.” 

BAN vs NZ: You can’t force him to play the national team – Jalal Yunus on Litton Das not playing 

Jalal Yunus targeted Das, saying that they cannot force someone to play for the national side. He revealed that they wanted him to play one game but he didn’t agree. He explained: 

“We wanted him to play one Test, but he kept insisting for a month’s leave. So we agreed to grant him the leave. If someone doesn’t want to play, you can’t force him to play the national team. The professionalism must come from his heart.” 

The series will be important for both the team in the context of the ICC World Test Championship. After the two Tests, Bangladesh and New Zealand will take on each other in the white-ball series, which will be played in New Zealand in December.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) pitch consultant Andy Atkinson, who accused India of pitch-switching in the semi-final for their benefit, will monitor the pitch preparations for the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, according to the reports in PTI.

Andy Atkinson isn’t a likable figure among the BCCI officials following his accusations of pitch-switching in the India vs New Zealand first semi-final. The high-octane clash between the Men In Blue and New Zealand was played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The match was played on a used pitch, which had staged two matches in the tournament. Reportedly, the match was set to be held on the fresh Pitch 7, but later it was shifted to the used Pitch 6.

After the matter came to light, the ICC released an official statement to clarify that changes in the planned pitch rotations are not uncommon. Also, the governing body informed that Andy Atkinson was apprised of the development in advance.

“Changes to planned pitch rotations are common towards the end of an event of this length and has already happened a couple of times. This change was made on the recommendation of the venue curator in conjunction with our host. The ICC independent pitch consultant was apprised of the change and has no reason to believe the pitch won’t play well,” ICC stated.

Andy Atkinson hasn’t gone back home – BCCI official

The ICC pitch consultant Andy Atkinson was not present during the pitch preparations for the World Cup final on Friday and earlier it was reported that he left the country.

However, an ICC official revealed that he is still in India, but arrived in Ahmedabad on Friday afternoon, which was the reason for his absence at the venue.

“Andy hasn’t gone back home. He has come with ICC delegation today afternoon and hence didn’t come to the ground. He will be available tomorrow to check on the preparation of the track,” an ICC source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

According to the same PTI report, senior BCCI chief of ground staff Ashish Bhowmick and his second in command Taposh Chatterjee, along with BCCI’s GM Abbey Kuruvilla, were present in Ahmedabad to monitor the preparations of the track for the high-profile summit clash.

It’s not yet been confirmed whether the World Cup final will be staged on a fresh or used pitch, but heavy roller was used on the surface.

“If heavy roller is being used on a black soil strip then the idea is to create a slow batting track where you can get a big score but you possibly can’t consistently hit through the line. 315 could be a defendable score as batting second will be difficult,” a state association curator explained.

The summit clash of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will see a high-voltage battle between the Rohit Sharma-led India National Cricket Team and Pat Cummins-led Australia National Cricket Team at the world’s largest cricket stadium – Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad – on Sunday, November 19.

India entered the final after defeating New Zealand by 70 runs in the first semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Aussies, on the other hand, beat South Africa by 3 wickets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, to a final berth.

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On Friday, November 17, the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) named the veteran left-arm pacer Neil Wagner as the replacement for the injured Matt Henry in the Test squad for the Bangladesh series.

Matt Henry sustained a right hamstring injury during his stint in the ongoing edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. He missed New Zealand’s all-important semi-final clash against India and the Black Caps faced a defeat in that game.

Further scans of Matt Henry have revealed that he will not be fit in time for the Bangladesh Test series, as a result, a replacement player has been added to the squad.

Notably, the veteran pacer Neil Wagner, who has been a top-notch performer for New Zealand, recently made a comeback to the Plunket Shield for Northern Districts after overcoming a back injury.

His record speaks for itself – Sam Wells on Neil Wagner

Talking about the inclusion of Neil Wagner to the Black Caps squad, National Selector Sam Wells said that the return of the pacer is great for them as he brings a lot of experience with him.

“It’ll be great to have Neil’s skill and experience on the tour of Bangladesh,” he said.

“His record speaks for itself and we all know what a great competitor he is. He’s played plenty of cricket in the sub-continent and I know he’s really excited by the challenge ahead.”

Meanwhile, the Test matches between Bangladesh and New Zealand are set to be played from November 28 to December 2 and from December 6 to December 10. The Black Caps will depart for Bangladesh on Tuesday, November 21.

New Zealand Test Squad v Bangladesh:

Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young

Bangladesh v New Zealand Test Series Schedule:

1st Test – 28 November – 2 December – Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

2nd Test – 6-10 December – Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka

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New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell addressed the criticism regarding helping a cramping Virat Kohli during the semi-final against India in the ICC World Cup 2023. Daryl Mitchell emphasized that the Black Caps aim to play cricket in a manner that reflects their values.

Former Australian pacer Simon O’Donnell criticized New Zealand players for supporting Virat Kohli, who suffered cramps while scoring a century at the Wankhede Stadium. Several New Zealand cricketers checked on him and assisted in stretching Kohli’s hamstrings.

We Really Pride Ourselves On As Black Caps – Daryl Mitchell

Speaking before the team left Mumbai late on Thursday, Daryl Mitchell emphasized the team’s pride in conducting themselves with integrity. Mitchell expressed the team’s commitment to respect the rest of the world, both on and off the field.

“I think that’s something we really pride ourselves on as Black Caps and as New Zealanders. We want to play cricket in a way that suits us as a country and how we want to see our kids grow up and play the game themselves,” Mitchell told reporters.

“We’ll keep playing cricket the way we do as Kiwis and hopefully the rest of the world can respect us and how we go about our day-to-day life, not only on the field but off it as well. It’s something that we’re really proud of, so we’ll just keep being Black Caps and doing what we’re doing.”

That’s The Nature Of International Sport – Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell commented on the demanding schedule in international cricket, citing the quick turnaround after the T20 World Cup final a couple of years ago. He mentioned the team’s familiarity with such scenarios and expressed their love for test cricket.

“That’s the nature of international sport these days. (After) the T20 World Cup final we played a couple of years ago, we had a T20 in India about 48 hours after that, so we’re used to it,” Mitchell further added.

“We’ll show up, we love test cricket, it means a hell of a lot to this group. We’ll be ready to go come the first day of that test and wear that black cap again.”

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The New Zealand camp reportedly raised concerns about Indian skipper Rohit Sharma‘s coin toss during the first semi-final match of the ICC World Cup 2023. Fox Cricket reported that Rohit Sharma’s coin tosses raised eyebrows within their team during the tournament.

Before the semi-final, controversy arose, with reports suggesting that the BCCI pressured the ICC to use a used playing surface instead of a fresh pitch. India remained unbeaten and secured a spot in the World Cup 2023 final by winning all 10 of their matches convincingly.

During the coin toss, Kane Williamson relied on the match referee’s decision as the coin had landed a few meters away. The match referee promptly declared that India had won the toss. Team India decided to bat first and posted a formidable total of 397-8 in 50 overs.

Don’t Let Other Captains See – Sikandar Bakht

Former Pakistan cricketer Sikandar Bakht claimed that Rohit Sharma intentionally threw the coin far during the toss to prevent New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson from seeing the outcome. Bakht said that Sharma consistently tossed the coin in a similar way.

“Can I give you a conspiracy theory?” Bakht said on Geo News. “At the time of the toss, Rohit Sharma throws the coin distant from the range of any opposition captain. Thus, the opposition captain cannot go and crosscheck about the call.”

“Very strange the way Rohit Sharma throws the coin at the toss, far away, don’t let other captains see, compared to other captains in the WC, any reason?” he posted on X.

Rohit Sharma recorded five wins and five losses in tosses during the marquee tournament. Rohit does not raise any suspicion of wrongdoing by him or the match referee. The consistent outcomes emphasize fair play in the toss decisions throughout the tournament.

Who Decides Where The Coin Should Land? – Wasim Akram

Speaking on A Sports’ show “The Pavilion”, legendary pacer Wasim Akram dismissed the conspiracy theory about Rohit Sharma fixing tosses, labeling it embarrassing. Akram criticized the notion that Sharma intentionally throws the coin far.

“Who says ki coin ne kaha land karna hai? Ye kisne kaha hai ki usne waha par coin fenkna hai? Vo toh sponsorship ke liye hai, dikhane ke liye hai. Kahi bhi chala jaye. I feel embarrassed (Who decides where the coin should land? It is just for sponsorship! I feel embarrassed),” Akram said.

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Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj played his part in India’s win against New Zealand in Mumbai. The win took India to the final of the World Cup for the first time in 12 years. Siraj went for 78 runs off his nine overs against New Zealand and was a touch expensive.

So far in the tournament, Mohammed Siraj has picked up 13 wickets from 10 matches at an average of 32.62. After the match, he became nostalgic about his father and shared a picture with the text “Dad calling” above which was written ” I wish to see this call”. He captioned his story “Miss You”. Siraj lost his father when he was on his maiden tour to Australia in 2020 due to a heart attack.

Mohammed Siraj Remembers His Late Father

It was very evident that Siraj was missing his dad and he remembered his late father after the Mein in Blue reached the final of the tournament. The pace bowling trio together picked up above 50 wickets in the tournament with Mohammed Shami picking 23 and Jasprit Bumah picking 18 apart from Siraj’s 13 scalps.

Shami picked up 7/57 in the semi-final picking up back-to-back wickets in the 33rd over to bring India back in the match. He picked up the wickets of Kane Williamson and Tom Latham in the 33rd over after dropping Williamson a few overs earlier.

By dismissing Lickie Ferguson, Shami ended the Kiwi innings for 327 as India won the match by 70 runs to advance through to the final. The Indian pacer broke several records during his spell. He now has the most fifers in the World Cup and also has the best figures for an Indian bowler in a World Cup match.

“I was waiting for my turn. I wasn’t playing much white ball cricket. I had in mind, we talk about a lot of things like yorkers and slower balls. Tried to take wickets with the new ball. I try to take as many as I can with the new ball. I dropped the catch of Kane. I felt bad. I tried to take pace off. They were playing their shots.

“So, I took a chance. The wicket was good. There was the fear of dew. The grass was cut off nicely. The runs were enough. Had dew come in, things could have been bad. The slower balls might not have worked. I feel amazing. This is a huge platform. Looking to cash in with the chance I have been given. We don’t know when all of us will get a chance like this again” said Shami after the match who was adjudged as the Player of the Match for his match-winning spell.

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Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar had an overflow of his emotions as he described Virat Kohli’s batting en route to his 50th ODI ton against New Zealand in the first semi-final at the Wankhede stadium on Wednesday.

Kohli reached a league of his own as he scored his 50th ODI ton and became the first batter in the history of the game to reach that landmark. In the process, he now has reached 711 runs in this World Cup scoring three hundreds. He also overtook Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 673 runs in the 2003 World Cup and became the first batter to score over 700 runs in a single edition of the World Cup.

Kohli has broken several batting records in this World Cup and Sunil Gavaskar who is a batting icon himself has seen all of them unfold in this World Cup. His emotions were very much on view while he was praising Kohli’s batting display.

One of those moments was when he remembered how Kohli took apart Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga in Hobart in 2012 when he scored 133 off just 86 balls. India had to chase Sri Lanka’s total of 320 in just 37 overs for a place in the final and Kohli’s heroics made it possible.

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Looking back to that knock, Gavaskar on his commentary stint for Star Sports Hindi became emotional while remembering that knock from the former Indian skipper. “Malinga ko jis tarah se unhone pela thaa,” said an emotional Gavaskar while describing Kohli’s innings.

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‘Malinga ko jis hisab se Kohli ne pela tha’

Even Legends cannot control their emotions 🔥😀 pic.twitter.com/Rz3DvfGXn3

— Rishi Bagree (@rishibagree) November 16, 2023

India scored 397/4 batting first with centuries from Kohli and Shreyas Iyer after Rohit Sharma gave the team a brilliant start. The match was too close for comfort when Daryl Mitchell (134) and Kane Williamson (69) had an 181-run stand for the third wicket.

Mohammed Shami then took two wickets in the 33rd over including that of Williamson and Toma Latham to break the game open for India. He ended with 7/57 to help his team with the match by 70 runs in the end to get a berth in the World Cup final after 12 years.

Australia and South Africa will play the second semi-final in Kolkata. The winner will take on India in the final on Sunday, November 19.

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Wasim Akram lauded Rohit Sharma for his selfless batting approach in the tournament so far. He scored 47 off 29 balls adding a 71-run stand for the first wicket inside the first nine overs in the semi-final. India as a result of that good start piled up 397/4 in the semi-final against the Kiwis. 

Rohit’s good start was followed by tons from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. While Kohli scored his 50th ODI ton, Iyer scored his second ton of this World Cup and his fifth overall of his career. Shubman Gill also scored an unbeaten 80 while KL Rahul contributed with 39 off 20 balls in the Indian batting effort. 

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Wasim Akram in the popular sports show “The Pavillion” lauded Rohit Sharma for the way he has batted in the World Cup so far. Rohit has scored 550 runs at an average of 55 with a hundred and three fifty-plus scores. Akram said people don’t Rohit’s name often because he hasn’t scored too many hundreds.

“It was a complete performance in every aspect of the game and the skipper leading from the front. Uska naam zayad nahi aata kyunki 100 nahi kiya usne ya 150-200 nahi kiye (People don’t talk much about Rohit because he hasn’t got many hundreds) but the kind of start he provides is what we have been speaking about. He batted a strike rate of 162 and piling up 82 in 10 overs, that was the stepping stone,” Akram said on the show. 

Akram further praised the Indian batting approach in the same saying that the Indian batters needed to be given the due credit for the way they batted rather than criticizing the Kiwi bowlers. 

“The New Zealand bowling attack seemed pedestrian but credit has to be given to India’s quality batting. People spoke about the pitch change and all, but the way they are playing, agar tum unhein akhaade par bhi khila doge to wo utna hi score karenge (even if you make them bat in some wrestling arena in the countryside, they will score the same amount of runs). They have that kind of confidence and a leader who is leading from the front,” he said.

Rohit Sharma Is Not Worried About Fifties Or Hundreds: Wasim Akram

Akra concluded by saying that the Indian skipper is keen on giving his team a good start and is not worried about scoring centuries. 

“That’s the beauty of Rohit Sharma. Once he starts, he doesn’t stop. He’s not worried about his fifty or hundreds,” Akram concluded saying. 

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New Zealand captain Kane Williamson played down talks of doctored pitches as he labelled the Wankhede track as a “good surface” putting an end to all the criticism of playing on a used pitch.

India defeated New Zealand New Zealand by 70 runs in the first semi-final on Wednesday, with more than 700 runs scored in the match. India scored 397/4 batting first. In reply, the Kiwis scored 327 before being bowled out.

There were rumours that the pitch was changed after consultation from the Indian management to change the game in India’s favour. However, Kane Williamson spoke about the pitch putting all doubts to rest saying that it was a pretty good surface.

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“No, I mean, yeah it was a used wicket, but a pretty good surface really, as we saw. I mean, they got plenty out of it in the first half of the match. And conditions, I guess they change as they go under lights and things, and that’s what we’ve seen throughout this competition. That’s fine, that’s what you expect and they played really well. So yeah, I mean it’s disappointing to get to this stage and not go further, but also at the same time you sort of reflect on the seven weeks rather than a couple of small moments and we lost to a better side,” he said, responding to a reporter’s question.

They’re The Best Team In The World: Kane Williamson Lauds India

He further credited the Indian team as the ‘the best team in the world’ saying that they will enter the final with full confidence.

“They’re the best team in the world and they’re all playing their best cricket, so that’s tough. And I think we see in cricket – often it’s surrounded with failure and how you deal with it. The way they’ve played throughout this tournament has been incredible. They haven’t missed a beat really and to come into a semi-final, you go through your round-robin and you try and get to the stage and it starts again but the way they came out and played, yeah, shows the mindset that they have and the space that they’re in and I’ve got no doubt they’ll go into that next match full of confidence,” said the Kiwi skipper.

Australia and South Africa play the second semi-final in Kolkata on Thursday. The winner of that game will play against India in the World Cup final on Sunday.

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England football legend David Beckham was one of the many superstars who was present at the Wankhede Stadium to witness the IND vs NZ semi-final. The match turned out to be a classic with India beating the Kiwis to make it to the final.

Beckhand who is one of the all-time football greats visited India for the first time to watch a game of cricket. He has made all sorts of records himself in the game of football both for club and country.

In a video shared by the Indian Cricket Team, David Beckham spoke about visiting India, meeting Sachin Tendulkar and watching a game of cricket at the Wankhede stadium. He responded to a few questions thrown at him and in every answer of his he spoke about the atmosphere within the stadium.

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He was first asked to describe the atmosphere at the Wankhede in three Words to which he replied “electric, passionate and incredible”.

When asked about whether he would be a batter or a bowler, Beckham said that he would prefer to be a batter. ” I used to play cricket when I was a young kid at school and I always liked being the batsman, but I also like to bowl and also like to field. So maybe I am an all-rounder but I see myself as a batter” said Beckham.

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The England football great then shared his experience of watching a game at the Wankhede in detail. “It’s nice to step into the stadium and get goosebumps and I felt that as soon as I walked into this stadium, maybe there is something about it, maybe because I was walking with Sachin that made me feel even more special, but you can feel the energy within the stadium.”

Beckham concluded his interaction by sharing his experience of visiting India for the first time and meeting Sachin in person after a long long.

“It is my first time in India and it has been an incredible experience. I can’t believe it has taken me so long to come here. But now I am finally here and I can’t wait to come back. I think the whole experience from meeting the people, the children, the food, the energy in the stadium and being here for Diwali and the New Year and the World Cup, it could not have been perfect.”

On meeting with Sachin Tendulkar he said ” It was very special, Obviously, I met Sachin for the very first time at Wimbledon and it was special to meet him then and it was special to meet him now He’s the best but as a person, he is even better. So for me to spend some time with him in his house was very special and to meet all the players as well”.

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Mohammed Shami picked up 7/57 in the first semi-final against New Zealand in Mumbai on Wednesday to help India reach the finals. In the process, he became the quickest to get to 50 wickets in the World Cup in just 17 innings. 

Shami now has 54 wickets at an average of 12.90, an economy rate of over 5, and a strike rate of 15.33. He also has four fifers in World Cup matches surpassing Mitchell Starc’s three. 

Though the Indian pacer turned out to be a hero in the game, there was a moment where he turned from hero to zero. He dropped Kane Williamson’s catch in the 29th over of the Kiwi innings to put the Indian fans into silence at the Wankhede. It was a regulation chance that he dropped at mid-on. Williamson just crossed 50 at that point and there was a chance to end his partnership with Daryl Mitchell. 

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Speaking after the match, Shami opened up on the drop catch saying that he should not have dropped the catch at the crucial juncture of the game. 

“Uska catch chhuta, bohut kharab laga. Wo catch nahi chhutna chahie tha (I felt very bad when I dropped his catch. I shouldn’t have dropped it),” Shami said.

However, he came back and took two wickets in the 33rd over to turn the game in India’s favor. He dismissed Williamson and Tom Latham in back-to-back deliveries to bring India back into the game. 

“The focus was to try and take pace off, see if they’re hitting it in the air. It was a chance we had to take” he said about the bowling plan. 

I Believe in Getting Wickets With The New Ball: Mohammed Shami

Shami did not play in the first four games for India. He has picked up 23 wickets in the next six games and is the to-wicket taker in the tournament currently. broke a plethora of records in the process and made the Indian bowling attack stand out. He also now has the best figures for an Indian bowler in World Cups and the most fifers in World Cups as well. 

“My return started against New Zealand. We talk a lot of variations, but I still believe in pitching it up and getting wickets with the new ball” Shami spoke about his bowling, 

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Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar congratulated the Indian team after they made it to the final of the ICC World Cup 2023. The Men in Blue defeated the Kiwis by 70 runs to make it to the final for the first time in 12 years.

India scored 398/4 on the back of centuries from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer to take India to a mammoth total. Mohammed Shami then took 7/57 to help India win the match by 70 runs as the Kiwis scored 327.

The Men in Blue now await the second finalists which will be decided after the South Africa vs Australia match in Kolkata. Meanwhile, Akhtar taking to his YouTube channel has praised the Indian cricket team for making it to the semi-final. He said that the teams deserved to be in the final given how they have played so far in the tournament. After their win against the Kiwis, India is now unbeaten in 10 games in this World Cup so far.

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“India thoroughly deserves to be in the final, if you look at their batting, bowling, fielding, and even their bench strength, if this team doesn’t deserve to reach the final then which team does?” Shoaib Akhtar said on his YouTube channel.

India Brutally Hammered New Zealand: Shoaib Akhtar

He further said that the Indian batters hammered the Kiwi’s bowlers with a special mention to Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Shreyas Iyer.

“India again brutally hammered New Zealand, all credit goes to Rohit Sharma as a captain. He hammers bowlers in the opening overs. If Gill stayed on the pitch he could have completed his ton. Shreyas Iyer is an amazing talent he is a guy who takes away a lot of pressure from the senior players. India deserves to be in the final” Shoaib said further.

He concluded by picking Australia as the second finalists as they backed the Men in Yellow to beat the Proteas in the second semi-final in Kolkata.

“I feel Australia will reach the final, South Africa has only one chance to bat first and put up a total of 350 runs,” Akhtar concluded.

Also Read: “Bas Kr De Bhai” – Twitter Reacts To Daryl Mitchell’s Fighting Ton Against India In CWC 2023 Semi-Final

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Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar has targeted a foreign media outlet for spreading rumors of pitch change after India defeated New Zealand in the first semi-final in Mumbai by 70 runs. In the process, India made it to a World Cup final for the first time in 12 years.

Before the IND vs NZ semi-final game in Mumbai, foreign media claimed that the pitch was changed on behalf of the Indian team management who asked for a slower track. However, the way the match panned out with over 700 runs being scored made Sunil Gavaskar keep his point about doctored pitch.

Nonsense: Sunil Gavaskar On Pitch Criticism

“This has been such a good pitch to bat on. We’ve had nearly 730 runs scored here. All those morons who were talking about the pitch being changed and that it would do the Indian bowlers a favour, I hope they will just shut up. Stop taking potshots at India just because it helps you get eyeballs. Nonsense” said Gavaskar on Star Sports.

Also Read: “Shami-Final” – Twitter Erupts As Mohammed Shami’s Sensational 7-Fer Helps India Enter World Cup 2023 Final

He further said that even if the pitch was changed it was changed before the game and both the teams played on the same surface throughout the game. According to him, it was a good wicket and both teams played good cricket.

“Even if the pitch was changed, it was there before the toss for both the teams. It wasn’t changed in the mid-innings. It wasn’t changed after the toss was done. The pitch was the same for both teams. You are a good enough team, you play on that pitch and you win. And India has done that. So stop talking about pitches. Already they’re talking about the pitch in Ahmedabad [the venue for the final]. The second semi-final hasn’t even taken place, you’re talking about the pitch being changed in Ahmedabad,” Gavaskar added.

Sunil gavaskar used the word “MORON” on live television to bash the ones especially Pakistanis forsaying pitch was changed to help India win the highlight!
Sunny paji 💥#INDvsNZpic.twitter.com/Fkbcv0xyzI

— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) November 16, 2023

The ICC previously in a statement that the ICC independent consultant was made aware of the change before the match.

“Changes to planned pitch rotations are common towards the end of an event of this length and has already happened a couple of times. This change was made on the recommendation of the venue curator in conjunction with our host. The ICC independent pitch consultant was apprised of the change and has no reason to believe the pitch won’t play well,” ICC stated as per ESPNcricinfo.

India scored 397/4 on the back of centuries from Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer after a bright start from skipper Rohit Sharma. New Zealand fought hard in the chase with Daryl Mitchell scoring 134 and sharing an 181-run stand with Kane Williamson (69)to keep Indian fans on the edge. Ultimately India won the match by 70 runs after Mohammed Shami picked up 7/57.

Also Read: “It’s A Great Pleasure To See A Moment Of History” – David Beckham On Virat Kohli’s 50th ODI Century

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India National Cricket Team pacer Mohammed Shami was at his sensational best in the first semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against Kane Williamson-led New Zealand National Cricket Team at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 15.

Shami single-handedly destroyed the strong Kiwi batting unit and won the match for India. The performance pulled off by Mohammed Shami will go down in the history books as it helped India secure a spot in the final of the marquee tournament.

Shami registered exceptional figures of 9.5-0-57-7 against the Black Caps and became the fastest-ever bowler to bag 50 wickets in ODI World Cups. This was also the best bowling figures for India in the history of ODI cricket.

Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami dismissed the centurion Daryl Mitchell on the second ball of the 46th over to complete his third fifer in the ongoing edition of the World Cup.

With the wicket of Mitchell, he also secured the win for India and was delighted to achieve the milestone. Mohammed Shami once again pulled off a hilarious ‘ball on the head’ celebration for the bowling coach Paras Mhambrey.

Watch The Clip Here:

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— Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (@Hanji_CricDekho) November 15, 2023

I was waiting for my turn, I wasn’t playing much white ball cricket – Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami was awarded Player of the Match and speaking after the game, he said that he was eagerly waiting for his opportunity to deliver for India. He said:

“I was waiting for my turn. I wasn’t playing much white ball cricket. I had in mind, that we talk about a lot of things like yorkers and slower balls. I tried to take wickets with the new ball. I try to take as many as I can with the new ball.”

Even though Mohammed Shami pulled off a historic performance, all was not well for him on the field as he dropped a catch of Kane Williamson at a crucial moment in the game. Talking about that, Mohammed Shami said that he felt really bad about the dropped chance. He elaborated:

“I dropped the catch of Kane. I felt bad. I tried to take pace off. They were playing their shots. So, I took a chance. The wicket was good. There was the fear of dew. The grass was cut off nicely. The runs were enough. Had dew come in, things could have been bad. The slower balls might not have worked. I feel amazing. This is a huge platform. We lost in the semis in the 2015 and the 2019 WC. Looking to cash in with the chance I have been given. We don’t know when all of us will get a chance like this again.”

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Legendary England football captain David Beckham said that seeing Virat Kohli hit his 50th ODI century in the semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 was a great pleasure for him.

Beckham was among the numerous celebrities present at the iconic Wankhede Stadium for the India vs New Zealand semi-final clash of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Kohli hit a marvelous century in the match against the Black Caps in front of his hero Sachin Tendulkar. He scored 117 runs off 113 balls, with 9 fours and 2 sixes, before getting dismissed by Tim Southee. With this ton, he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most ODI tons.

The former Manchester United midfielder was speaking to Star Sports after Virat Kohli’s ton and Beckham said that he was delighted to witness a historic innings. He elaborated:

“Well, I’d like to say I had something to do with it (the record), but I didn’t. It’s a great pleasure to be here at this stadium and see a moment of history. I spoke to Sachin earlier and I know what he’s achieved at this stadium and in this sport and to see Virat do that was special. It’s my first time in India and it couldn’t have been better.”

“It’s first game at the World Cup and what a time to be here. I’ve been to some of the best stadiums in the world. And coming in here today, from the start, you knew it was something special.”

All this feels like a dream – Virat Kohli

Speaking during the mid-innings break, Virat Kohli said that everything feels like a dream for him. He elaborated:

“I said in Kolkata, the great man (Sachin Tendulkar) just congratulated me. All this feels like a dream, too good to be true. Feels surreal for me. Again a big game today, I had to play the role I have played throughout the tournament so that the guys around me can go and express themselves. Just glad everything came together so nicely and we put up a great total on the board as well.”

Virat Kohli further spoke about the unreal consistency he has maintained throughout his career. He said:

“The most important thing is to make my team win and whatever it takes to do that I am ready to do that. Whether running singles and doubles, hitting boundaries… whatever the team wants me to do. I have been given a role this tournament and I have been trying to play that to the best of my abilities – try to dig deep and bat long so the guys around me can play around me and have that confidence in the later overs where I can dominate with the bat as well.”

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The duo of Mohammed Shami and KL Rahul was superb with the ball and behind the stumps in the semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023. The keeper-batter and the pacer were spot-on with his skills with the gloves at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 

KL Rahul put a staggering effort behind the stumps that helped India draw the first blood. He put in a Superman dive to take the catch of Devon Conway and help his team get off the flying start in the defence of 398 runs in semi-fina at Mumbai. 

During the first ball of the 6th over, Mohammed Shami bowled a round-the-wicket delivery to which Devon Conway tried to play the drive. He got the edge and it seemed that it was a first slip catch. But KL Rahul had other ideas. 

KL Rahul leaped to his left and plucked a superb low catch. He had to go for it because the slip fielder had no chance. The keeper-batter made sure that he grabbed it and became the contender for the gold medal. Here’s the video: 

 

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Devon Conway scored just 13 runs and after his wicket, Mohammed Shami removed Rachin Ravindra as well. The fast bowler looked a class apart in the game and helped India win the game by 90 runs and go into the final of the tournament. 

After removing both the openers, Mohammed Shami brought India back into the game when the partnership between Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson was taking place. The fast bowler produced a magnificent spell of fast bowling and helped India win. 

Mohammed Shami picked 7 wickets and returned with the figures of 7/57. He also became the leading wicket-taker in the tournament. His spell helped India end the New Zealand jinx and book their berth for the final. 

IND vs NZ: This is a huge platform – Mohammed Shami after his five wickets 

Mohammed Shami talked about his performance and expressed his delight, saying that he tried to take wickets with the new ball. He said that it’s a huge platform for the team as they lost the last two World Cups. He explained: 

“I was waiting for my turn. I wasn’t playing much white ball cricket. I had in mind, that we talk about a lot of things like yorkers and slower balls. I tried to take wickets with the new ball. I try to take as many as I can with the new ball. I dropped the catch of Kane. I felt bad. I tried to take pace off. They were playing their shots. So, I took a chance. The wicket was good. There was the fear of dew.

“The grass was cut off nicely. The runs were enough. Had dew come in, things could have been bad. The slower balls might not have worked. I feel amazing. This is a huge platform. We lost in the semis in the 2015 and the 2019 WC. Looking to cash in with the chance I have been given. We don’t know when all of us will get a chance like this again.” 

India will next be seen in action when they will take on one of Australia or South Africa on 19th November in Ahmedabad in the final.

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The 1st semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 saw the high-octane clash between Rohit Sharma-led India National Cricket Team and Kane Williamson-led New Zealand National Cricket Team at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 15.

India National Cricket Team finished the league stage at the No.1 position with 18 points as they won 9 matches on the trot. New Zealand National Cricket Team, on the other hand, finished the group stage at the No.4 spot with 10 points as they won 5 matches.

Meanwhile, India National Cricket Team won the toss and opted to bat first in the match. The Men In Blue and the Black Caps fielded the same playing XI from their previous matches.

Batting first, Rohit Sharma once again provided India with a flying start. He showed sheer class and pushed New Zealand on the backfoot with his 47-run knock. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli capitalized on the start provided by the Indian captain and played stupendous innings.

Shubman Gill (80*) got retired hurt and wasn’t able to hit a century. However, Virat Kohli (117) and Shreyas Iyer (105) smashed sensational centuries. Kohli created history with his knock as this was his 50th ODI ton. In the end, KL Rahul (39) provided a finishing touch to help India post a mammoth total of 397/4 on the board.

Defending the target, ‘Sensational’ Mohammed Shami dismissed the New Zealand openers Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway to provide India with a terrific start.

However, after that, Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson showcased a batting masterclass and played remarkable innings. Together they added an outstanding 181 runs in 149 balls.

When India were in the backfoot, Rohit Sharma once again brought Shami back in and the pacer repaid the faith of his skipper. He dismissed the star batsman Kane Williamson (69) to provide a crucial breakthrough to India.

After that, Daryl Mitchell (134) fought a remarkable battle, but he didn’t get the much-needed support from the other end. He was also dismissed by Shami.

In the end, the Black Caps were bundled out for 327 in 48.5 overs, with Mohammed Shami finishing things off for India. Shami registered exceptional figures of 9.5-0-57-7. Also, India won the match by a good margin of 70 runs to secure a place in the final of the competition.

Here’s How X Reacted To India Securing A Spot In The Final Of ICC World Cup 2023:

Indian team chauthi baar final mein teesre Vishwa cup ki talash mein… proud of you boys. 🇮🇳

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 15, 2023

INDIA IS IN THE FINAL!!
I repeat
INDIA IS IN THE FINAL!! ❤️🇮🇳#INDvNZ #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/74AbimJ7lA

— DK (@DineshKarthik) November 15, 2023

Is that even a question anymore?? 🤪🫣 apologies. Shami it has be. https://t.co/ljqf06xzWn

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 15, 2023

5 for Shami. Game changer. Rohit's go to bowler. And as good with the old ball as with the new. Champion. My player of the game.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 15, 2023

Shami ends with 7-57. The best ODI bowling figures for any Indian bowler ever. Eclipses Stuart Binny's 6-4 vs Bangladesh.

What a performance this has been! And India are deservingly in the finals of the WC.

— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) November 15, 2023

SHAMI PICKED 7/57 IN THE 'SHAMI FINALS'…!!!!

– Bow down to this great man, pic.twitter.com/h4Cw3zyx69

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 15, 2023

Is that even a question anymore?? 🤪🫣 apologies. Shami it has be. https://t.co/ljqf06xzWn

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 15, 2023

"Ind has never defeated NZ in ICC knockouts"
Team Ind today: #INDvNZ #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/QxgCNRU7mV

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 15, 2023

Mohammad Shami, his name to be etched in golden letters @MdShami11 #IndvNZ #INDvsNZ #ICCCricketWorldCup

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) November 15, 2023

What a sensational performance by #TeamIndia in the #CWC2023! The road to the finals has been nothing short of spectacular, and our boys have truly shone on the grand stage. 💙

Captain @ImRo45 and @ShubmanGill set the perfect foundation, and the legendary @imVkohli notched up… pic.twitter.com/wWsFHaSilT

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) November 15, 2023

SHAMI PICKED 7/57 IN THE 'SHAMI FINALS'…!!!!

– Bow down to this great man, pic.twitter.com/h4Cw3zyx69

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 15, 2023

10/10. Dus Ka Dum.
Well done, 🇮🇳
Indiaaaaa Indiaaaaa 🤗🤗🤗 #CWC23 #IndvNZ

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 15, 2023

India put in their weakest display of the comp in a 70-run-win where two of their top four score centuries and their first-change takes 7fer.

— Cameron Ponsonby (@cameronponsonby) November 15, 2023

Shami becomes the first Indian bowler to take 7 wickets in an ODI.

And it comes in the World Cup Semi Final!

Records records records!! #INDvsNZ #ICCCricketWorldCup

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) November 15, 2023

https://twitter.com/BLACKCAPS/status/1724835068215222469?t=51m7Pt6DZTriaA9Zk6CgzA&s=19

What a sensational victory for #TeamIndia in the World Cup Semi-final!

Incredible batting by @imVkohli, @ShreyasIyer15, @ShubmanGill & @ImRo45 set the stage on fire ! Kudos to the unstoppable bowling skills of @MdShami11.

Best wishes for the finals ! pic.twitter.com/TFXrRUKv3d

— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) November 15, 2023

Shami-final

— Venkata Krishna B (@venkatatweets) November 15, 2023

Shami you beauty!!!!! What a fiery spell!! 7-fer and that too in a World Cup semi final. Absolutely amazing. Congratulations to India on reaching the finals.👏#IndiaVsNewZealand #ICCCricketWorldCup pic.twitter.com/lUWTj2vM0B

— Sandeep Lamichhane (@Sandeep25) November 15, 2023

Jaha mamle bade hote hai waha @MdShami11 bhai khade hote hai
Remember the name #Shami.

Congratulations @ImRo45 & #TeamIndia for Back to Back tremendous perfomance.#INDvsNZ #ViratKohli𓃵 #Semifinal pic.twitter.com/QvcMZWR7EX

— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) November 15, 2023

Shami redemption arc is complete after Kuldeep completed his quota of redemption.#CWC2023

— Shajin MS (@SupertrampMS) November 15, 2023

Into the final! 🇮🇳
It was such a tense affair at the Wankhede Stadium tonight but incredible performance from India to come through. @MdShami11 provided the crucial breakthroughs and rest of the bowling unit rallied around. Fabulous victory! 👏#INDvNZ #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/ljQjT6XttA

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) November 15, 2023

We all spoke about the heroics of the Indian batters and spinners… ❤️🏏🇮🇳

Take a minute and hail these two 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒! 👑🇮🇳🙌

We are into the FINAL of @cricketworldcup and @ImRo45 and @MdShami11 are unbelievable contributers behind it… 💥🔥🏏

A brilliant captain &… pic.twitter.com/T7Fu8nM8Sj

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) November 15, 2023

Shami 7/57 in 100th ODI match, also in a World Cup semifinal. Also in a massively high scoring game.

A fairytale match for him 🔥

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) November 15, 2023

WHAT A MOMENT FOR THE HOSTS!

10/10 for India and they qualify to the FINAL of the World Cup, beating New Zealand by 70 runs. 🇮🇳 #CWC23

SHAMI PICKS UP 7 WICKETS!!! 🤯🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/FHbJvhZCDt

— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75) November 15, 2023

OMG, 7 wickets! What an impact and what a cricketer #MohammedShami 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Congratulations team India 🇮🇳#RohitSharma𓃵 #ViratKohli𓃵 #INDvsNZ

— Wazhma Ayoubi 🇦🇫 (@WazhmaAyoubi) November 15, 2023

TAKE A BOW, SHAMMO ❤️

— mon (@4sacinom) November 15, 2023

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Fans on X reacted after New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell slammed a magnificent ton against India. The semi-final 1 of the ICC World Cup 2023 is taking place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and it’s turning out to be a cracker of a game. 

Daryl Mitchell is keeping New Zealand well and truly in the game and giving mini-heart attacks to Indian fans. The all-rounder has hardly put a foot wrong and played some brutal shots, which has made Indian skipper Rohit Sharma think a lot. 

Daryl Mitchell came to bat when New Zealand lost both the openers early. However, after that, he asserted his authority and timed the ball to perfection. The right-hander put India under great pressure and silenced the crowd big time. 

Daryl Mitchell added 181 runs with skipper Kane Williamson (69) and made sure that New Zealand stayed in the chase of 398 runs with equal chance. The batter slammed a sensational ton in the all-important clash and is making a strong statement in Wankhede Stadium. 

Daryl Mitchell slammed his second ton of the tournament and 6th overall. He brought up his ton in just 85 balls. He has batted with a strike rate of over 100 and has smashed 8 fours and 6 sixes in his innings. He will be crucial to New Zealand and if he stays till the end, he can even win the match for his side. This was his second ton against India in the tournament. He slammed a brutal knock against them in Dharamsala. 

IND vs NZ: Fans on X react as Daryl Mitchell slams sensational ton against India in semi-final 

As Daryl Mitchell smashed a staggering ton in the semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023 against India, fans on X reacted to it. They lauded the batter for keeping his side in the hunt and praised him for his rock-solid innings. Here are some of the reactions:

HUNDRED BY DARYL MITCHELL IN 85 BALLS…!!!!

What a century by Mitchell – under tremendous pressure, he stepped up for New Zealand in the Semis. pic.twitter.com/gNoQ1XhVt3

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 15, 2023

@ Daryl Mitchell… pic.twitter.com/ww5A79KUnZ

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) November 15, 2023

Daryl Mitchell bhai aur kitna run banayege ab toh out ho jaa. Hamari jaan nikal rahi hai.

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) November 15, 2023

People laughed when we picked Daryl Mitchell in our team of the World Cup. We cannot hear many Indian giggles right now.

— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) November 15, 2023

Maxwell watching Daryl Mitchell inns #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/63Mui4bgOL

— Arun Lol (@dhaikilokatweet) November 15, 2023

Only 2 hundreds against India in this WC..both from Daryl Mitchell..under 100 balls 100…coming at 19/2 in 9th over & 35/2 in a 398 chase….outstanding player….500+ runs WC for this legend…

— JSK (@imjsk27) November 15, 2023

Brilliant batting this by Daryl Mitchell. No other batter could post even single 💯 vs India this World Cup, he has got 2 now 👏 #IndiaVsNewZealand

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 15, 2023

NZ will lose anyways but fantastic knock by Daryl Mitchell !

I dont mind him getting MOTM

— ThatSoRevanth (@revanthbandari) November 15, 2023

Daryl Mitchell Has Scored Two Centuries Against India in Cricket World Cup 2023 🔥 pic.twitter.com/NGCsiyapIQ

— Junaid Khan (@JunaidKhanation) November 15, 2023

I don't know if Daryl Mitchell has already been picked by any IPL team but if not I know where that 16.25 Cr Stokes money is going.

— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) November 15, 2023

Sourav Ganguly vs Kenya: 2003
Daryl Mitchell vs India: 2023

Only 2 cricketers in ODI WC history to score two hundreds against an opponent in the same edition.

Mitchell's twin hundreds against the best bowling attack of the tournament including a clutch hundred in a semi >>>>>>

— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) November 15, 2023

💯 FOR DARYL MITCHELL!!

Playing like a warrior for the Blackcaps. ⚫️ #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/qikKDpuILS

— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75) November 15, 2023

Daryl Mitchell is doing a Maxwell here.

— Useer45 (@140of113) November 15, 2023

Daryl Mitchell seem really dangerous right now 😓 lg rha haar jayege

— Wellu (@Wellutwt) November 15, 2023

Cannot fathom this Daryl Mitchell arc. That’s the true movie script. How is this guy an absolute world beater, he’s just some bloke. What dark arts are at play?

— Jon H (@127J_H) November 15, 2023

Can't but drop my hat off to Mitchell's mastery. Coming in to bat at 39-2 in a 400 run chase in a World Cup Semis, scores a flawless 100*(85). Has aggregated 517 runs at 73.71, SR 111.93.

Grant Elliot 2015 🤝 Daryl Mitchell 2023? pic.twitter.com/Rk6UmoNysm

— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) November 15, 2023

Daryl Mitchell toh ab lag raha run-out hi hoga.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) November 15, 2023

HUNDRED BY DARYL MITCHELL IN 85 BALLS. #NZvsİND pic.twitter.com/ZWYteN0Hgm

— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888) November 15, 2023

Daryl Mitchell lgta hai aj Maxwell ban Gaya hai inka, ye crucial wicket hai ye gaya to.. Mitchell le gaya Match #IndiaVsNewZealand #CWC2023

— Single_peace (@AkashSingh2540) November 15, 2023

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The 32-year-old New Zealand National Cricket Team batting all-rounder Daryl Mitchell played a stupendous innings in the first semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against India National Cricket Team at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 15.

Daryl Mitchell is undoubtedly one of the most dependable all-format batters in the world currently. He has the ability to win the matches for his team single-handedly and he adapts to different conditions very well.

Daryl Mitchell smashed a sensational century in the group stage match against India at Dharamsala, but the Men In Blue easily clinched the win that game. The all-rounder was once again at his best in the semi-final against the Men In Blue and smashed a spectacular century.

On the way to his ton, he smashed some amazing fours and sixes. Daryl Mitchell’s most impressive six came in the 27th over, which was bowled by Ravindra Jadeja.

On the 5th ball of the 27th over, Ravindra Jadeja bowled a tossed-up delivery that was in Daryl Mitchell’s zone. The all-rounder cleared his front leg and launched the ball over the long-on for a huge 107-m six. With this, he also broke Shreyas Iyer’s record for the biggest six in the ongoing edition of the World Cup.

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Mitchell completed his ton off just 85 balls against India and became the second batsman after Sourav Ganguly to hit two hundreds against the same team in a World Cup edition. Ganguly did that in the 2003 World Cup against Kenya.

Also, Mitchell now holds the record for most sixes by a New Zealand batter in a single edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Most sixes for New Zealand in a World Cup edition:

18* – Daryl Mitchell (2023)

17 – Brendon McCullum (2015)

17 – Rachin Ravindra (2023)

16 – Martin Guptill (2015)

14 – Ross Taylor (2011)

At the time of writing, Daryl Mitchell was fighting against India despite battling cramps and the Black Caps were at 257/4 after 39 overs.

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Shreyas Iyer set the Wankhede Stadium Stadium on fire in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand. The first semi-final of the tournament saw India batting first and putting a gigantic total of 397 runs on the board. 

Shreyas Iyer was one of the main architects behind it as he played a sensational inning and made sure he entertained his home crowd. The batter came out with an attacking mindset and put pressure on the opposition right from the start. 

Shreyas Iyer smashed bowlers all over the park and exhibited staggering hitting. He smashed the fastest century in the history of the semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023 as he registered his ton in just 67 balls. This was his 4th consecutive fifty-plus score in the tournament. 

As Shreyas Iyer slammed a century and was celebrating it, more than him one individual caught the attention of many. Skipper Rohit Sharma from the dressing was seen imitating his celebration. Here’s the video: 

pic.twitter.com/l5xG7CWvzY

— Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (@Hanji_CricDekho) November 15, 2023

Shreyas ended with the knock of 105 runs off 70 balls and had a strike rate of 150. He slammed 4 fours and 8 sixes in his innings and made sure his team reached close to 400. 

IND vs NZ:  Lot of credit has to go to Shreyas Iyer – Virat Kohli 

Virat Kohli, who smashed his 50th ton and scored 117 runs, credited Shreyas Iyer for taking the team close to 400. He said that the batter batted freely and also lauded Rohit Sharma (47), Shubman Gill (80*), and KL Rahul (39*) for their knocks. He explained: 

“In a big game you are happy with anything over 330-340. To get close to 400 is amazing. Lot of credit has to go to Shreyas the way he came and batted freely.. Shubman and Rohit at the top, KL finishing with the flurry… I think everyone did their roles to perfection and did the job beautifully for the team. A perfect batting performance but just one half of the game is done. Still got to go out there and be professional with the ball and do the things we have done in the tournament so far.” 

The game so far hangs balanced. India took two early wickets but Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell are batting staggeringly well and are keeping their team in the hunt.

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Former India National Cricket Team captain Virat Kohli played a spectacular innings in the first semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against Kane Williamson-led New Zealand National Cricket Team at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 15.

Kohli hit a marvelous century in the match against the Black Caps in front of his hero Sachin Tendulkar, who was in the stands. The batting great bowed down to the God of Cricket after reaching the three-figure mark at the iconic venue.

Kohli scored 117 runs off 113 balls, with 9 fours and 2 sixes, before getting dismissed by Tim Southee. Other than paying his respect to Tendulkar, Virat Kohli also exchanged flying kisses with his wife Anushka Sharma, who was also in the stands.

That was not the only Virushka moment in the match as after walking back to the pavilion, Virat Kohli was spotted trying to get a glimpse of his wife Anushka from the pavilion. The clip of the beautiful moment instantly went viral on social media with the fans enjoying Kohli’s gestures. Watch Here:

omg they are so cute💕 pic.twitter.com/bVq5MYF1pB

— •i• (@pachtaogaybro) November 15, 2023

As I said stuff of dreams, Anushka was sitting right there – Virat Kohli

India National Cricket Team batting maestro Virat Kohli talked about his celebration during the mid-innings break. He said:

“As I said stuff of dreams. Anushka was sitting right there, and Sachin paaji was here too. Difficult to explain this. If I could paint a perfect picture I would want this to be the picture. My life partner, the person I love the most is sitting there, my hero is sitting there and I was able to get the 50th (ODI hundred) in front of all of them and all these stands in Wankhede as well, such a history venue so it was amazing.” 

Virat Kohli further passed his assessment of India’s innings. He credited Shreyas Iyer, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul for helping the side post 397/4 on the board. Kohli elaborated:

“(Assessing the team’s innings) In a big game you are happy with anything over 330-340. To get close to 400 is amazing. Lot of credit has to go to Shreyas the way he came and batted freely.. Shubman and Rohit at the top, KL finishing with the flurry… I think everyone did their roles to perfection and did the job beautifully for the team. A perfect batting performance but just one half of the game is done. Still got to go out there and be professional with the ball and do the things we have done in the tournament so far.”

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Batting great Sachin Tendulkar heaped rich praise on Virat Kohli after the latter broke his record for the most ODI centuries. He said that he couldn’t be happier that India broke his record that too in the semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023. 

Virat Kohli created history as he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most centuries in the ODIs. The right-hander set the stage on fire at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and made sure that India posted a big total in the semi-final of the tournament. 

Virat Kohli, who has been in the red hot form in the ICC World Cup 2023, continued his golden touch and played a staggering innings. He crafted his innings perfectly and notched up the third ton in the 10 innings that he has played in the tournament so far.

Virat Kohli also broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most runs in a single edition of the World Cup. He surpassed the batting great’s tally of 673 runs and became the first batter in World Cup history to score 700 runs in an edition. 

Virat Kohli ended with a knock of 117 runs off 113 balls. He batted with a strike rate of 103.53 and also smashed 9 fours and 2 sixes in his innings. As he completed his century, he bowed down to Sachin Tendulkar, who couldn’t stop clapping for him. 

Sachin Tendulkar, who was present in the stands, lauded Virat Kohli for his stupendous innings and recalled how he was pranked when he first entered the dressing room. He said that he couldn’t be happier that the young boy turned into a ‘Virat’ batter. Taking to his X account, he stated: 

“The first time I met you in the Indian dressing room, you were pranked by other teammates into touching my feet. I couldn’t stop laughing that day. But soon, you touched my heart with your passion and skill. 

“I am so happy that that young boy has grown into a ‘Virat’ player. I couldn’t be happier that an Indian broke my record. And to do it on the biggest stage – in the World Cup Semi-final – and at my home ground is the icing on the cake.”

The first time I met you in the Indian dressing room, you were pranked by other teammates into touching my feet. I couldn’t stop laughing that day. But soon, you touched my heart with your passion and skill. I am so happy that that young boy has grown into a ‘Virat’ player.

I… pic.twitter.com/KcdoPwgzkX

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 15, 2023

IND vs NZ: All this feels like a dream – Virat Kohli 

Virat Kohli talked about his innings and said it feels like a dream to him. He added that he was glad that everything came up nicely for him. The batter also talked about how he maintains the consistency. Speaking to broadcasters, he elaborated: 

“I said in Kolkata, the great man (Sachin Tendulkar) just congratulated me. All this feels like a dream, too good to be true. Feels surreal for me. Again a big game today, I had to play the role I have played throughout the tournament so that the guys around me could go and express themselves. Just glad everything came together so nicely and we put up a great total on the board as well. 

“(On how he gets the consistency going) Most important thing is to make my team win and whatever it takes to do that I am ready to do that. Whether running singles and doubles, hitting boundaries… whatever the team wants me to do. I have been given a role this tournament and I have been trying to play that to the best of my abilities – try to dig deep and bat long so the guys around me can play around me and have that confidence in the later overs where I can dominate with the bat as well.” 

India would be hoping to defend the target and advance to the finals in Ahmedabad.

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Fans on X reacted after Indian batter Shreyas Iyer smashed a staggering ton in the ongoing semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023. India and New Zealand are locking horns at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and it has been the feast of runs. 

Shreyas Iyer was one of the chief architects behind the carnage done by India in the semi-final. The batter came to bat after Shubman Gill (80*) was retired hurt and made sure that the team didn’t miss the absence of Gill. 

Shreyas Iyer came out with a positive mindset and played his shots from the start. He made sure that India continued their dominance and kept the run rate over 7. The right-hander at one stage even outclassed Virat Kohli (117), which speaks volumes about his innings. 

Shreyas Iyer continued his golden touch as he notched up his second consecutive ton of the ICC World Cup 2023. He slammed a century in just 67 balls, which is the fastest by any batter in the history of the semi-final of the World Cups. 

This was Shreyas Iyer’s 4th consecutive fifty-plus score in the tournament. He ended with the knock of 105 runs off 70 balls and had a strike rate of 150. He slammed 4 fours and 8 sixes in his innings and made sure his team reached close to 400. 

Shreyas Iyer has been the backbone of the Indian middle order in the ongoing World Cup. He has smashed over 500 runs while batting at 4, which depicts the kind of impact he has made in the tournament for his team. Thanks to his knock, India ended with a total of 397 runs in the high-pressure game. 

IND vs NZ: Fans on X react after Shreyas Iyer slams a staggering ton against New Zealand in World Cup

As Shreyas Iyer smashed a magnificent century against New Zealand in the semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023, fans on X reacted to it. They lauded the batter for his stupendous knock and highlighted the importance of his knock. Here are some of the reactions:

SHREYAS IYER SCORES THE FASTEST EVER CENTURY IN A WORLD CUP SEMI FINALS…!!!! pic.twitter.com/j8qytKHWKe

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 15, 2023

What a player Shreyas Iyer has come. The team management stood by him and he is repaying them handsomely. This was a fabulous innings. The ability to hit a big one off a good ball is a rare skill.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 15, 2023

500 runs while playing in the middle.

This is one of the best knocks of this world cup. Take a Bow, Shreyas Iyer.❤️#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/5ti2MOxp9X

— ANSHUMAN🚩 (@AvengerReturns) November 15, 2023

Virat creating history ✅
Shreyas Iyer madness ✅
Gill's classy knock ✅
Rahul's cameo ✅

Don't forget the man who laid the foundation for the madness, Rohit Sharma! 🫡 pic.twitter.com/COPp48Mp2c

— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) November 15, 2023

Greatest Innings By Shreyas IYER
100 in 67 Balls with 149 SR 🔥🔥🔥#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/CugYr0rrAp

— VINEETH𓃵🦖 (@sololoveee) November 15, 2023

Fastest ever century in a Semifinals by Shreyas Iyer ❤️👏#ViratKohli𓃵 #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/chcwVrdQlc

— Riya Sharma (@RiyaSharma9724) November 15, 2023

Back to back sensational hundreds from Shreyas Iyer 👊
Outstanding Selfless Innings 🇮🇳
Shreyas Iyer you beauty 🔥👏#CWC23 #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/TX5AVxe0bl

— Nazia Sheikh 🇵🇰 (@n_sheikh007) November 15, 2023

Take a bow….!🫡🫡

Shreyas Iyer Scores the Fastest Ever Century in A WORLD CUP SEMI FINALS…!!!!👏👏#ShreyasIyer #IndiaVsNewZealand #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/XwJ28csD28

— Pushkar Jha (@pushkar_jha_pj) November 15, 2023

The No.4 ICT always wished for:#ShreyasIyer pic.twitter.com/kcx3WeQ9cm

— Himanshu (@himanshux_) November 15, 2023

#ShreyasIyer #Worlds2023 pic.twitter.com/1v30qgBu9G

— Tanweer Ahmad (@TanweerAhmad02) November 15, 2023

Shreyas Iyer is the first ever middle order batter to score 500 runs in a single World Cup edition. ⭐

– Iyer created history….!!!!#ViratKohli𓃵 #SachinTendulkar #50thOdi #INDvsNZ #CWC23 #CWC2023 #RohitSharma𓃵 #विराटकोहली #SaraTendulkar pic.twitter.com/E1pnQqlzuj

— 𝗔𝗚 – 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗵 𝘅 𝗘𝗹𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗵 (@HellboySaurabh) November 15, 2023

#ShreyasIyer simple and superior.. simply superior and incredible hitting and knock on a crucial day in a knockout stage.. let's grab the cup #WC2023

— varadakv (@varadakv) November 15, 2023

Iyer what a player❤️💯#Semifinals #ShreyasIyer #WorldCup2023 @ShreyasIyer15

— ShivGamingZone (@SGZoneOfiicial) November 15, 2023

Century For Shreyas Iyer. What a Knock In Semifinal. Literally Bashed Newzealand Bowlers Left And Right. #ShreyasIyer #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/gwK6pUoZ7n

— Sunil Meena 🇳🇪🇳🇪🇳🇪 (@Sunil_Meena2) November 15, 2023

What a tremendous batting performance by #TeamIndia 🇮🇳🇮🇳 397/4 in the #Semi
From captain Rohit to Subhman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and finally Rahul too.@imVkohli @ImRo45 @klrahul @ShreyasIyer15 👏👏🔥🔥#IndiaVsNewZealand #ViratKohli𓃵 #ShreyasIyer#INDvsNZ

— Abhishek Tiwari🇮🇳 (@Abhishek969325) November 15, 2023

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India National Cricket Team batting maestro Virat Kohli created history in the first semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against Kane Williamson-led New Zealand National Cricket Team at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 15.

The modern-day batting great once again showed a batting masterclass and helped India to get to a dominant position in the match. After Rohit Sharma was dismissed, Kohli came to the middle and played cautiously.

He took his time to settle and held the one end very well. Kohli was as usual extremely good with his strike rotation and he made sure that he punished the New Zealand bowlers for poor deliveries.

Virat Kohli completed his half-century off 59 balls and his innings consisted of 4 fours. The King wasn’t satisfied with just fifty and he was eyeing a big century at the iconic venue.

Virat Kohli kept batting brilliantly and he finally completed his ton off 106 balls. He hit 8 fours and 1 six en route to his innings. The thing that caught the attention of many was the iconic celebration pulled off by Kohli after completing the ton.

Virat Kohli looked extremely delighted after reaching the three-figure mark and he soaked in all the applause before removing his helmet and gloves and bowing down to the God of Cricket – Sachin Tendulkar.

Tendulkar was also standing and clapping for the modern master. Virat Kohli then blew a flying kiss to his wife Anushka Sharma, who was roaring in delight, and in return, the Bollywood Actress passed on multiple flying kisses.

Watch – Virat Kohli’s Iconic Celebration After Record-breaking Century

Video of the World Cup. 🔥

– The celebration by Virat Kohli after completing 50th hundred for Sachin Tendulkar.pic.twitter.com/oDmMVX4uJT

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 15, 2023

𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗗𝗜 𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗦 FROM KING KOHLI! 💯@imVkohli @sachin_rt @cricketworldcup #ViratKohli𓃵 #SachinTendulkar #ODIWorldCup2023 #Century #KingKohli #WorldCupWithSportsTak pic.twitter.com/nIv9xLtnwa

— Sports Tak (@sports_tak) November 15, 2023

With his century, Virat Kohli broke the historic record of Sachin Tendulkar for most ODI tons. He now has 50 centuries in the format, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 tons.

The God of Cricket took to X to share a special message for Virat Kohli after he broke the historic record at the iconic venue. He wrote:

“The first time I met you in the Indian dressing room, you were pranked by other teammates into touching my feet. I couldn’t stop laughing that day. But soon, you touched my heart with your passion and skill. I am so happy that that young boy has grown into a ‘Virat’ player. 

“I couldn’t be happier that an Indian broke my record. And to do it on the biggest stage – in the World Cup Semi-final – and at my home ground is the icing on the cake.”

The first time I met you in the Indian dressing room, you were pranked by other teammates into touching my feet. I couldn’t stop laughing that day. But soon, you touched my heart with your passion and skill. I am so happy that that young boy has grown into a ‘Virat’ player.

I… pic.twitter.com/KcdoPwgzkX

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 15, 2023

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Fans on X reacted after Indian batter Virat Kohli broke the record of Sachin Tendulkar in terms of centuries. The right-hander now has the most tons in the history of the ODIs as he completed his 50th century. 

Virat Kohli continued his dream run in the ICC World Cup 2023 as he smashed a magnificent ton against New Zealand in the semi-final. The match is currently taking place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai and the batter has put on a show. 

Virat Kohli played a classical innings and made sure that he made the crowd money’s worth at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He timed the ball to perfection and played some breathtaking strokes. The right-hander made sure that he held the one end and kept the run rate intact. 

Virat Kohli played a blinder of an innings and it could’ve been no better ground to break Sachin Tendulkar’s record. He brought his 50th ton on a big occasion and in front of the greats of the game in Sachin Tendulkar, Vivian Richards, and others. 

Virat Kohli also broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most runs in a single edition of the World Cup. He surpassed the batting great’s tally of 673 runs and became the first batter in World Cup history to score 700 runs in an edition. 

Virat Kohli ended with a knock of 117 runs off 113 balls. He batted with a strike rate of 103.54 and also smashed 9 fours and 2 sixes in his innings. His valiant knock made sure that India went past 350 runs in an all-important semi-final. 

IND vs NZ: Fans on X react after Virat Kohli Breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s Record For Most ODI Tons 

As Virat Kohli slammed a magnificent century against New Zealand in the semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023, Fans on X reacted to it. They lauded the batter for his stupendous knock and praised him for breaking great Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Here are some of the reactions:

All hail the king

Amazing
Unreal

Dont think anyone is going to there with him at the summit #CricketTwitter    #semis #IndiaVsNewZealand

— DK (@DineshKarthik) November 15, 2023

We live in @imVkohli era . Congratulations emperor.

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) November 15, 2023

4.6 Cr people watching on Hotstar when Virat Kohli completed his 50th ODI Century – The highest ever in the history.

King Kohli – The Brand 🐐🐐#INDvsNZ #ViratKohli𓃵

pic.twitter.com/UxPiGO2a8r

— VINEETH𓃵🦖 (@sololoveee) November 15, 2023

#ViratKohli𓃵 ladies and gentlemen pic.twitter.com/FUcCrDCYZA

— Diksha (@brainybeauty_) November 15, 2023

Only King of World Cricket #ViratKohli𓃵 #IndiaVsNewZealand pic.twitter.com/N6keDqsNuW

— Wasay Habib (@wwasay) November 15, 2023

The Greatest Of All Time 🐐🐐🐐#INDvsNZ #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/tfHHZAjmRA

— VINEETH𓃵🦖 (@sololoveee) November 15, 2023

Whole Wankhede Bowed To King Kohli Knock 👏👏🔥🔥#INDvsNZ #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/8RhgyvrK4x

— VINEETH𓃵🦖 (@sololoveee) November 15, 2023

Virat Kohli Bowing Down To Sachin Tendulkar After Scoring 50th Int Ton🙌👑 #INDvsNZ #ViratKohli𓃵 #SachinTendulkar #Semifinal pic.twitter.com/WgiCpH2Him

— Dev Basrani (@MSDIAN___DEV) November 15, 2023

50* ODI Centuries, the GREATEST 🇮🇳#ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/ZBCrB8FTBo

— Sushant Mehta (@SushantNMehta) November 15, 2023

The King The GOAT 🐐💯

World Record by King Kohli with 50th ODI Century. #ViratKohli𓃵 #INDvsNZpic.twitter.com/wwU2DPxq5b

— ADVAITH (@SankiPagalAwara) November 15, 2023

It could not have been perfect than this #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/GikBqibkWS

— Rajabets 🇮🇳👑 (@smileagainraja) November 15, 2023

RESPECT TO ONE LEGEND FROM ANOTHER LEGEND.#ViratKohli𓃵 #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/7OR4xWMP6Z

— Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) November 15, 2023

Most Runs in a Single World Cup record in now under @imVkohli foot 🤫🔥#ViratKohli𓃵 🦁👑 pic.twitter.com/Mqdf5e6oHS

— Virat Kohli Trends™ (@TrendVirat) November 15, 2023

Kohli 50th ODI hundred 🔥

They believed he was finished, unaware that he was actually gearing up for this moment.

What a milestone#ViratKohli𓃵 #CWC23 #INDvsNZ #IndiaVsNewZealand pic.twitter.com/5RrVWHqp04

— Ash (@Ashsay_) November 15, 2023

The GOAT debate is officially over 🐐#ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/W9DOdNidnV

— The Cinéprism (@TheCineprism) November 15, 2023

GREATEST OF ALL TIME#ViratKohli𓃵 #INDvsNZ #SemiFinal pic.twitter.com/Wf6FKPrDDD

— Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) November 15, 2023

Take a bow King 🙌#ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/QsOjne6OTl

— MohitVerse (@comicverseyt) November 15, 2023

https://twitter.com/ikpsgill1/status/1724758507881447483?s=20

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Virat Kohli broke the massive record of the great Sachin Tendulkar in the history of the World Cup. The right-hander surpassed the batting great’s tally of 673 runs and now owns the record for most runs scored in the single edition of the World Cup. 

Virat Kohli achieved the feat in the ongoing semi-final 1 of the ICC World Cup 2023 between India and New Zealand. The right-hander has continued his golden touch and has stepped up for the team in the most crucial match of the tournament for them so far. 

Virat Kohli came to bat when India lost Rohit Sharma (47) after a brisk start. The right-hander took his time and eased himself into the game. He played typical ‘Kohli’ innings and batted magnificently. His running between the wickets has been the standout feature of his innings. 

Virat Kohli slammed his 8th fifty-plus score in the 10 innings that he has played in the ICC World Cup 2023 so far. The batter has timed the ball to perfection and made sure that his side is in the dominant position in the high-pressure game against New Zealand in Mumbai. 

Virat Kohli is the leading run-getter in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. He has scored over 675 runs and has a breathtaking average of over 111 in the 10 games. He has smashed 6 half-centuries and 3 tons so far in the tournament. 

With his ton, Virat Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most ODI centuries as well. The batter now has 50 tons to his name. This knock of his would be rated highly as he slammed it in the knockout game. This is also his highest score in the semi-finals of the World Cup. 

IND vs NZ: Some people were calling for the head of Kohli when he went through tough times – Vivian Richards on Virat Kohli 

Vivian Richards, who is doing the commentator in the ongoing game, lauded Virat Kohli for his stupendous innings. He highlighted how some people were over him when he had a bad patch. He said: 

“Some people were calling for the head of Kohli when he went through tough times, common sense didn’t prevail.” 

Virat Kohli would be hoping to continue till the end and take the team to the big total in the must-win game.

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Indian cricket team have faced a massive blow as Shubman Gill retired hurt in the ongoing semi-final against New Zealand. The first knockout game of the ICC World 2023 is currently taking place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 

Shubman Gill looked in great touch and is one of the main reasons behind India being in the dominant position in the ongoing game against New Zealand. He first played second fiddle to Rohit Sharma, who blasted a brutal 47-run knock to put his team in the driver’s seat. 

Once Rohit Sharma was back in the hut, Shubman Gill took charge and made sure that India kept the run rate high. The No.1 ODI batter played some eye-catching shots and timed the ball to perfection. His stupendous batting brought a sense of calm in the dressing room and made everyone applaud him. 

Shubman Gill stepped up on the big occasion as he slammed a vital half-century for the team in the semi-final. He was batting at 79 runs off 65 balls with the help of 8 fours and 3 sixes. However, he felt harsh cramps in his legs and was down. 

As Shubman Gill was down, physios ran out to check on him. But he looked in immense pain and couldn’t continue. He walked off the field while limping. India would be hoping that the batter recovers fast and comes out to bat once again. 

Here’s the video: 

pic.twitter.com/L1dZ6twtJf

— Cricket Khelo (@cricketkhelo11) November 15, 2023

IND vs NZ: Indian Players to be Retired Hurt in ODI World Cup; Shubman Gill Joins Unique List 

After Shubman Gill walked off the field retired hut, he joined the elite list of players. He became the third Indian player to be retired hurt in the ODI World Cups. He joined the Dilip Vengsarkar and Ajay Jadeja. 

Dilip Vengsarkar got retired hurt during the 1983 World Cup game against West Indies in Oval. Whereas Ajay Jadeja achieved the feat in the 1992 World Cup against New Zealand. India team now would be hoping that Shubman Gill returns and slams a vital century to take his team to a big total. 

Indian Players to be Retired Hurt in ODI World Cup: 

– Dilip Vengsarkar vs WI, 1983 The Oval

– Ajay Jadeja vs NZ, 1992 Dunedin

– Shubman Gill vs NZ, 2023 Mumbai (WS)

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The IND vs NZ semi-final 1 of the ICC World Cup 2023 will be played in Mumbai on October 15. The Men in Blue topped the points table while the Kiwis finished fourth on the table after the league stage. India and New Zealand face each other for the second time in the 50-over World Cup semi-finals after the Kiwis defeated India in the last World Cup semi-final. 

Thus this game is very much a rematch of the 2019 semi-final between the two teams with India well aware of the threat of the Kiwis. India defeated the Netherlands by 160 runs in their last league match in Bengaluru. That was also the last league match of the World Cup. India piled up 410/4 with Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli al scoring fifties. Shreyas Iyer (128*) and KL Rahul (102*) scored centuries. The Dutch were bundled out for 250 with the likes of Bumrah, Siraj, Kuldeep, and Jadeja picking two wickets each. Kohli and Rohit picked one each. 

New Zealand also won their last league match against Sri Lanka to qualify for the semi-finals. They won their first four games on the trot. Then they went on a four-match losing streak starting with the India game. They were in a must-win situation heading into the game against Sri Lanka after losing their previous match against Pakistan. A win helped them secure their spot in the semi-finals for the third consecutive World Cup. 

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New Zealand have been India’s nemesis in ICC tournaments. This was the first time in 20 years that the Kiwis lost to India in an ICC event. Previously they beat India in the World Cup 2019 semi-final. the T20 2021 World Cup and the 2021 WTC final in recent times. They also beat them in the 2007 and 2016 T20 World Cup games. 

Thus the Indian team knows very well what it is to play against the Kiwis in a big semi-final. Playing at home in known conditions will definitely give them the edge in the contest.

IND vs NZ Live Streaming Channel- When and Where To Watch World Cup Semi Final Live In India? ICC World Cup 2023

When will the India vs New Zealand match begin?

The match begins at 2 pm IST on November 15, 2023, Wednesday. 

Where will the India vs New Zealand match take place?

The match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 

When and Where to watch the IND vs NZ match on television?

The IND vs NZ live telecast will be available on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports HD1, HD2, Star Sports Hindi, and Star Sports 3.

How to live stream the IND vs NZ match on mobile Online?

The IND vs NZ Live Streaming in India will be available on the Disney+Hotstar app and website. 

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Rohit Sharma looked in ecstatic touch in the semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023 against New Zealand. The Indian skipper gave his team a rollicking start at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where he won the toss and opted to bat first. 

Rohit Sharma came out all guns blazing and made a statement right from the first over. The opening batter took the attack to the Kiwi bowlers and made sure that he took his side off the flyer in the high-pressure semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023. 

Rohit Sharma played some blistering strokes and that brought a sense of calm in the Indian dressing room. With the way he was batting, it seemed that he would end with a big score. But he was undone by the brilliance of Kane Williamson in the field. 

Rohit Sharma tried to smash Tim Southee out of the park. It was a slower delivery from him and the Indian skipper wanted to drill it down the ground. However, he couldn’t get the long handle to slam it big. The ball went too high and it seemed it would land in no man’s land. 

But Kane Williamson ran back from mid-off and got under it to take a superb catch. The New Zealand skipper was back-pedalling and he controlled it beautifully to see the back of the dangerous Rohit Sharma. 

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Rohit Sharma ended with the knock of 47 runs off just 29 balls. He batted with a strike rate of over 162 and also smashed 4 fours and 4 sixes in his innings. His vital innings at the top made sure that India went past 70 runs in the powerplay. 

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma Becomes batter with most sixes in the history of World Cups 

Rohit Sharma during the course of his innings also scripted history as he became a batter with most sixes in the history of the World Cups. He surpassed Chris Gayle’s tally of 49 sixes in the tournament and now has over 50 maximums in the 27 innings he has played so far. 

Rohit Sharma also has the most sixes in the single edition of the ICC World Cup. The Indian captain has hit over 27 sixes in the ongoing edition. He surpassed Chris Gayle’s tally of 26 sixes in 2015

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Rohit Sharma broke two massive records of Chris Gayle in the history of the ICC World Cup. The Indian captain surpassed Universe Boss in most sixes hit by any batter in the ODI World Cups. The right-hander now also has the most sixes in a single edition of the tournament. 

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was in the hitting mood in the ongoing semi-final 1 of the ICC World Cup 2023. The first knockout game of the tournament is taking place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where Men in Blue opted to bat first after winning the toss. 

Rohit Sharma sent a strong message to the opposition that he will bat in the same aggressive way even though it’s a high-pressure game. The Indian captain came out guns blazing and gave his team a brutal start in the high-pressure game in Mumbai. 

Rohit Sharma took a couple of balls to asses the pitch and then took the attack to the New Zealand bowlers. The Indian captain looked unfazed by the pressure of the semi-final and played some breathtaking strokes, that have charged up the crowd big time. 

Rohit Sharma smashed big sixes and overtook Chris Gayle with the most sixes in the World Cup. He now has over 50 sixes in the 27 innings he has played. Apart from this, he also has hit over 27 sixes in this edition of the tournament, surpassing Gayle’s tally of 26 sixes in 2015. 

Rohit Sharma ended with the knock of 47 runs off just 29 balls. He batted with a strike rate of over 162 and also smashed 4 fours and 4 sixes in his innings. His vital innings at the top ensured that India went past 70 runs in the powerplay. 

IND vs NZ: Most Sixes In An Edition Of ODI World Cup; Rohit Sharma At The Top

Here’s the list of most sixes by a batter in a single edition of the World Cup:

1. Rohit Sharma – 27 (2023)*

2. Chris Gayle – 26 (2015)

3. Eoin Morgan – 22 (2019)

4. Glenn Maxwell – 22 (2023)*

5. AB De Villiers – 21 (2015) 

Most Sixes in the history of the World Cup:

Rohit Sharma is at the top with over 50 sixes. Chris Gayle (49) is followed by Glenn Maxwell (43). AB De Villiers and David Warner are also in the list with 37 sixes each to their name.

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Former Bangladesh skipper Mohammad Ashraful has backed India’s modern-day batting legend Virat Kohli to achieve an iconic milestone by getting to his 50th ODI century in the ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. India will be facing the Kiwis in the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Wednesday at the historic Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

Virat Kohli’s consistency and his brilliant performance throughout the 2023 World Cup, have often steered the Men in Blue out of challenging situations and led them to victory. Kohli recently equalled Sachin Tendulkar’s world record of 49 ODI centuries, leaving him on the verge of surpassing the ‘GOD’.

Mohammad Ashraful praised Virat Kohli’s performances and has shown faith in Kohli’s ability. He believes that after missing a century against the Kiwis by just five runs in the league stage match, the Indian batting maestro might get to the awaited milestone in the semi-final clash. “Virat missed out on two centuries; everyone in the team is in good form. In every game, Rohit is giving a firing start, and Iyer and Rahul are in good form. So, I think we may see Virat’s 50th hundred,” Ashraful told ANI.

Mohammad Ashraful Backs New Zealand To Win The Semi-Final

Mohammad Ashraful backs New Zealand to defeat India even after predicting Virat Kohli’s century. New Zealand was able to emerge victorious against India in the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. India will be looking to avenge the defeat that they suffered against the Kiwis.

“I feel that New Zealand can beat India, so it won’t be easy. India is playing good cricket, and we are hoping that we will see good cricket,” Ashraful added. India will be the favourites to win the match in front of the home crowd but the Kiwis won’t be an easy target and the previous record between these two in ICC events heavily inclines towards the Blackcaps.

The Men In Blue have always struggled against the Blackcaps in ICC events. The win they got in the league stage was the first one since 2003 in ICC events which shows India’s struggle against New Zealand in ICC tournaments. India lost the semi-finals in the 2019 World Cup against New Zealand which was a low-scoring thriller where New Zealand was successful in defending a meagre total of 239.

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Former New Zealand fast-bowler Mitchell McClenaghan has come up with an interesting take on the pitch controversy ahead of the World Cup semifinal between India and New Zealand.

The high-flying hosts and the Black Caps will clash in the first semifinal, a rematch of last edition’s semifinal. The huge clash is set to be played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. And ahead of the match, the pitch has become a major talking point. According to reports, the BCCI has decided to change the playing surface at the last moment to suit Team India.

British news outlet The Daily Mail has reported that the ICC and the BCCI had agreed that the match will be played on the pitch. The match was reportedly set to be played on pitch No.7 which has not been used in the World Cup so far. However, the BCCI has decided to conduct the match on pitch No.6 which has already been used for two league games.

“But a WhatsApp message circulated on Tuesday to a group of more than 50 BCCI and ICC officials confirmed that the first semi-final had been moved to pitch No. 6, which has already staged games between England and South Africa, plus India and Sri Lanka,” the Mail said.

Mitchell McClenaghan on pitch controversy:

Many believe that the BCCI took this step to favor India’s spinners and neutralize the threat of New Zealand pacers. However, former Black Caps star Mitchell McClenaghan suggests that the BCCI’s decision could, in fact, play into the hands of New Zealand.

He took to X to state that the wicket will suit his country as it will take India’s in-form pacers out of the game. He also backed left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner to be the best performer with the ball, writing: “Wickets playing right into New Zealanders hands, India’s seamers have been outstanding and this will take them out of the game.”

Wickets playing right into New Zealanders hands, India’s seamers have been outstanding and this will take them out of the game.

Santner man of the match.

— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) November 15, 2023

Team India are eyeing their third World Cup title and first since 2011. India have also not made it to the final since 2011 and will be desperate to do it in the ongoing tournament.

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India and New Zealand will face off in Semi-Final 1 of the ICC World Cup 2023. In this article, we look at IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match, IND vs NZ Dream11 Team Today, IND vs NZ Playing 11s, and IND vs NZ Pitch Report. India will be squaring off against New Zealand for the second time in the first Semi-Final match of the ICC World Cup 2023.

India wrapped up at the top of the points table of the ICC World Cup 2023 whereas New Zealand finished off at the fourth spot on the points table. India played nine matches in the ICC World Cup 2023 where they won all of those matches while New Zealand also played nine matches in this tournament where they managed to win five games. 

India played their last game against the Netherlands where they won that game by 160 runs. Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul hammered 128 runs and 102 runs respectively for India in that game. On the other hand, New Zealand played their last match against Sri Lanka and they won the game by 5 wickets. Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell smashed 45 runs and 43 runs respectively for New Zealand in that game. These two teams have played 117 matches against each other in this format so far, where India won 59 matches while New Zealand managed to win 50 games. 

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IND vs NZ Playing 11:

India: Rohit Sharma©, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson©, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult

IND vs NZ Dream11 Team Today:

The IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Small Leagues and Head to Head is as follows:

IND vs NZ Dream11 Team Today:

The IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Grand Leagues is as follows:

IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match Players to Avoid:

Suryakumar Yadav and Mark Chapman are the players that can be avoided for this game.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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India will take on New Zealand in the 1st semi-final of ICC World Cup 2023. In this article, we look at the India vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Playing 11s, and Pitch Report. India will be squaring off against New Zealand for the second time in the first Semi-Final match of the ICC World Cup 2023.

The first Semi-Final game of the ICC World Cup 2023 will see the clash between India and New Zealand on the 15th of November at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Both teams played 9 games in the tournament’s league stage. India won all of their 9 games in the tournament, and ended the league stage at the top of the points table, with 18 points to their tally and a net run rate of +2.570. They won their last game against the Netherlands by 160 runs. 

On the other hand, New Zealand managed to win 5 of their 9 games in the league stages and had 10 points to their tally and a net run rate of +0.743. They are coming off a 5-wicket win against Sri Lanka in their last league stage match. When these two sides met each other in the league stage, India won the game by 4 wickets. In total these two teams have played 117 games against each other in this format so far, where India won 59 matches while New Zealand won 50 games. Another exciting game is expected here between these two teams.

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India vs New Zealand Playing 11:

India: Rohit Sharma©, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson©, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(wk)

India vs New Zealand Dream11 Team Today:

The India vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Small Leagues and Head to Head is as follows:

India vs New Zealand Dream11 Team Today:

The India vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Dream11 Team Today for Grand Leagues is as follows:

India vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Today Match Players to Avoid:

Suryakumar Yadav and Mark Chapman are the players that can be avoided for this game.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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Former India cricketer Suresh Raina heaped praise on New Zealand youngster Rachin Ravindra, saying that the 23-year-old has shown a striking ability similar to that of Indian skipper Rohit Sharma. Ravindra is currently third on the charts of leading run-getters in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Indian soil. The left-hander has amassed 565 runs in nine innings at an average of 70.62 with three centuries and two half-centuries to his name.

The left-handed Rachin scored hundreds against the likes of England, Australia, and Pakistan to show his talent with the bat in hand. Suresh Raina lauded the left-handed batter ahead of New Zealand’s semi-final clash against India on November 15 at the historic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

“Ravindra is a local boy from Bangalore and has been hitting the ball like Rohit Sharma and has been changing the course of the game,” Raina was quoted as saying on India Today’s ‘Battle of Champions’ show.

New Zealand opener Devon Conway started his ICC Cricket World Cup campaign with a bang, scoring 152 against England in the tournament opener. However, after that Conway is struggling with the bat as he has failed to score a single half-century after his terrific innings against the defending champions.

New Zealand’s Devon Conway Can Also Be A Huge Threat For India

Suresh Raina showed belief in his CSK teammate’s ability and said that Conway can score big runs in important matches. In the IPL 2023 final, Devon Conway was the top run-getter for CSK in the finals and his innings helped CSK clinch their fifth IPL title by beating Gujrat Titans in the finals.

“He is a big match-winner and we have seen that in the IPL. We saw that he scored a hundred against England. He looks solid and plays all around the ground and he plays spin really well and reads the situation well. He hasn’t been scoring, but has always done well in big games,” he added.

In nine matches, Devon Conway has amassed 359 runs at a decent average of 44.87 and a strike rate of 102.27. New Zealand batters have been in really good form and with skipper Kane Williamson back in the squad, the Kiwis will be ready to take on the Men In Blue and might defeat them again in the Semi-Finals for the second consecutive time. However, India is in really dominating form in this World Cup and they will be looking to avenge their semi-final loss against the Blackcaps in the 2019 World Cup.

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New Zealand goes face to face with India in the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023 in Mumbai. The Kiwis won their last match against Sri Lanka to qualify for the semis. They have had an up-and-down tournament through the league stage.

Cricket experts believe that the Kiwis lack momentum heading into this big semi-final despite winning their last game against Sri Lanka in emphatic fashion. NZ won their first four games and then lost their next four games before picking up a crucial win against the Lankans.

The Kiwis lost to Australia by a close margin of five runs and then also lost against Pakistan despite scoring over 400 runs with the bat. Against South Africa, they suffered a 190-run loss as they were bundled out for 167 chasing a mammoth 358.

They have looked at two different sides when they have won and lost games respectively. The advantage they have over India is the fact that they have defeated the Men in Blue in the previous semi-final and the bowlers are well aware of the weakness of the Indian batters.

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The match will be played in Mumbai, a track that has assisted the pacers in the first 10 overs as India proved in the match against Sri Lanka. For The Kiwis to win the game they need to put early pressure on the Indian batters inside the first powerplay.

Talking about the predicted playing XI, the only change that is possible in this match is James Neesham being replaced by Mark Cahampam in this game as the latter did not have a good game against Sri Lanka.

New Zealand Playing 11 vs India – ICC World Cup 2023, Semi-Final 1

Devon Conway

Conway will open the batting for New Zealand. So far in this World Cup, he has scored 359 runs at an average of 44.88 with one hundred and no fifties.

Rachin Ravindra

Ravindra will open the batting with Conway. He has been a revelation for New Zealand. He is the third-highest run-getter at the moment with 565 runs in nine matches at an average of 70.62.

Kane Williamson (C)

Williamson will slot in at three. He has been troubled by a knee injury and did not play all the games. The New Zealand skipper has played three games scoring 187 runs at an average of 93.50.

Daryl Mitchell

Mitchell will bat at four. He has almost cemented that position. The right-hander has scored 418 runs in nine matches at an average of 59.71 including a century against India.

Tom Latham (WK)

Tom Latham will bat at five and also keep. The New Zealand keeper-batsman has scored just 155 runs in nine matches at an average of 31.00 in nine matches. Latham led the Kiwis to victories in the first four games on the trot.

Glenn Phillips

Phillips can bat at six. He scored 17 off 10 balls against Sri Lanka but has played a few lovely cameos. He has taken some crucial wickets in the tournament and is a brilliant fielder to boot. He is also the second-spinner in the side.

James Neesham

Neesham will bat at seven. He has played just three games and scored 58 runs at a strike rate of 130. He almost won the match for the Kiwis against the Aussies. Neesham was a part of the XI that played the semi-final semi-final against India.

Mitchell Santner

Santner will slot in at eight. He has taken 16 wickets from nine games at an average of 24.88 the most by a Kiwi bowler in the tournament so far. He has also played a few handy knocks down the order.

Tim Southee

Southee will bat at nine. He has also not played many games due to his thumb injury. The pacer has taken just four wickets from three matches. He has taken 38 World Cup wickets in his career so far.

Trent Boult

Boult will be the second pacer in the XI. He has taken 13 wickets from nine games at an average of 32.15 so far. Overall, he has taken 52 World Cup wickets.

Lockie Ferguson

NZ has backed Ferguson over Ish Sodhi and should back him in the semi-final as well against India. He has taken 10 wickets from six games at an average of 23.60. He is one short of 100 ODI wickets.

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Mumbai is all set to host the IND vs NZ ICC World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, November 15. The match starts at 2 pm IST. Team India is the only unbeaten team in the tournament so far having won all their nine league games.

India defeated the Netherlands by 160 in the previous game. Their top and middle-order got runs as they piled up 410/4 and then bowled out the Dutch for 250. It was yet another comprehensive performance from the Indian bowling attack. Four Indian bowlers are among the top wicket-takers in the tournament and cumulatively the Indian bowling group has picked up 75 wickets in the tournament. This has been the massive difference when it comes to other teams.

The Kiwis also had a great start to their tournament, winning their first four games Starting with the India game, they lost their next four before winning their last game against Sri Lanka to book a spot in the playoffs. The Kiwis have had the upper hand over India in World Cups, especially in knockout games.

India lost the previous World Cup semi-final also to New Zealand. This time around the team should be more well prepared for the game. Many of the players who played in the last World Cup are also a part of this World Cup. Playing at home, they are very well aware of the conditions and also the strengths of the opposition.

Mumbai has hosted four games so far and all of them have been high-scoring ones. The margin of victories has proved that this is a good batting wicket. Even Afghanistan in their match against Australia posted 291/5 batting first but unfortunately lost the game.

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IND vs NZ Weather Report Live Today And Pitch Report Of Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, ICC World Cup 2023, Semi-Final 1

As said earlier, all the matches played in Mumbai have been high-scoring games. The IND vs NZ is also expected to be a high-scoring contest with big-hitters on both sides. Top batters from both teams will play the match and plenty of runs are in store. There is also something in it for the bowlers as the Indian bowlers proved against Sri Lanka.

Talking about the weather conditions, the temperature in the afternoon will be around 36 degrees with hazy sunshine. By the evening, the conditions will clear out and the temperatures will drop to 29 degrees. There is no chance of rain. However, as we have seen throughout the World Cup, dew will play an important role in the match. The two sides have been keen on batting first and putting the runs on the board.

Also Read: Kuldeep Yadav Reveals India’s Gameplan vs New Zealand For World Cup Semi-Final

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The IND vs NZ semi-final 1 of the ICC World Cup 2023 will be played in Mumbai on October 15, Wednesday. The match starts at 2 pm IST. This is in many ways a rematch of the 2019 World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand. The Kiwis beat India in that game. 

This is the second time the two teams are facing each other in this World Cup. India won the previous IND vs NZ match in Dharamsala by four wickets in the league stage. However, the stakes are a lot higher in this game as it’s the semi-final and a knockout game at that. 

India are on a nine-match winning streak. They defeated the Netherlands by 160 runs and are the only unbeaten team in this World Cup so far. However, the Indian team has been guilty of losing the previous two semi-finals of the World Cup and is looking to avoid a third defeat. Most of the players who played in the 2019 semi-final are also a part of this team. 

Also Read: “Virat Kohli Played With Poor Strike..”- Moin Khan

New Zealand, on the other hand, is heading into this game after securing a spot in the semi-finals having beaten Sri Lanka in their last game. Their loss to Pakistan made things a little tricky but the Kiwis ensured they won the match by a big margin and in the process boosted their NRR. Pakistan’s loss to England in their last league game meant that Kiwis became the fourth team to make the semis.

IND vs NZ contests in World Cups have been riveting in the past. Memories would go back to the 2019 semi-final loss for every Indian fan. Thus the fans are hopeful that India will turn things around this time especially playing at home. The head-to-head in ODIs between the two teams is pretty even with India winning 59 matches and New Zealand 50.

However, the Kiwis have the edge over India in World Cups, especially in knockout games. They have a 5-4 head-to-head ratio in World Cups. The top players from both teams would like to make an impact in the big game. 

Recent Venue Records (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)

STATS – ODI

Total matches 33

Matches won batting first 17

Matches won bowling first 16

Average 1st Inns scores 248

Average 2nd Inns scores 199

Highest total recorded 438/4 (50 Ov) by RSA vs IND

Lowest total recorded 55/10 (19.4 Ov) by SL vs IND

Highest score chased 293/7 (46.5 Ov) by AUS vs AFG

Lowest score defended 192/9 (50 Ov) by WI vs IND

Who Will Score Most Runs For India: Virat Kohli / Rohit Sharma 

Who Will Take Most Wickets For India: Jasprit Bumrah / Mohammed Shami 

Who Will Score Most Runs For New Zealand: Devon Conway / Kane Williamson 

Who Will Take Most Wickets For New Zealand: Trent Boult / Tim Southee 

IND vs NZ Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today ODI Match? ICC World Cup 2023 Semi-Final 1

Playing in home conditions India have the edge over New Zealand in the first semi-final in Mumbai. India is likely to win.

Also Read: Kuldeep Yadav Reveals India’s Gameplan vs New Zealand For World Cup Semi-Final

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India take on New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023 in Mumbai on November 15. This is a rematch of the two teams from the 2019 World Cup semi-final in many ways. The Men in Blue have already defeated the Kiwis earlier in the tournament.

India are on a nine-match winning streak and can make it to 10 wins on the trot if they beat the Kiwis in Mumbai. They also have an opportunity to avenge their 2019 semi-final defeat against the same team.

India won their previous game against the Netherlands on November 12. They scored 410/5 with all their batters getting runs. The Indian bowlers then bowled out the Dutch for 250 winning the game by 160 runs.

Heading into this game, the Indian team are almost the favorite to win the contest. Former cricket experts are saying that this is India’s best chance to win their third World Cup at home and end their decade-long trophy drought.

The Men in Blue are also under pressure as well. Previously they lost in back-to-back semi-finals in 2015 and 2019. With the World Cup at home, there is an added anticipation from the players that they will win against the Kiwis and advance through to the final and hopefully bring the cup home.

Also Read: IND Vs NZ: Rohit Sharma Creates History And Equals Sachin Tendulkar Against Netherlands

Cricket experts are also saying that several players from this Indian team are at the peak of their careers at the moment and hence the expectations from the fans make complete sense. The Indian team have played the same side since the league match against New Zealand in Dharamsala. With Hardik Pandya out of the tournament, they are expected to stick with the same side.

India Playing 11 vs New Zealand – ICC World Cup 2023, Semi-Final 1

Rohit Sharma (C)

Rohit will open the batting. He has already scored over 500 runs in the tournament so far and will get a chance to add to his tally. The Indian captain scored 61 off 54 against the Dutch and will look to give his team a bright start.

Shubman Gill

Gill will open the batting with Rohit. The pair has batted well together. The youngster scored 51 off 32 balls against the Netherlands and has scored 270 runs in seven matches so far with a best of 92.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli will bat at three. He is the top run-getter at the end of the league stage with 594 runs in nine matches at an average of 99.00. Kohli is one short of 50 ODI hundreds. He has scored two hundreds so far in this tournament.

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer has been a revelation at number four for India. He has scored 421 runs at an average of 70.17 including his career-best against the Netherlands. Iyer also has scored three fifties so far and 79 shy from 500 runs in the World Cup.

KL Rahul (WK)

Rahul will slot in at five. He too scored his first ODI ton of this World Cup against the Netherlands. So far, he has scored 347 runs in nine games and has been India’s main pillar in the middle-order.

Suryakumar Yadav

SKY will slot in at six. He replaced Hardik Pandya in the XI and since then has played every game. Surya has scored 87 runs so far from five games at an average of 21.75 and a strike rate of 120.

Ravindra Jadeja

Jadeja will slot in at seven. He has taken 16 wickets from nine games at an average of 18.25 and played some handy cameos with the bat.

Jasprit Bumrah

Bmrah will lead the Indian pace attack. He has taken 17 wickets in nine matches at an average of 15.65 including a four-fer. He took 19 wickets in the last World Cup.

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Siraj

Siraj will hold onto his place despite being the most expensive of the lot. In this World Cup so far, he has picked up 12 wickets at an average of 28.83 and an economy rate close to 6.

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep concludes India’s likely playing XI for the semi-final against New Zealand. He has picked up 14 wickets in nine matches at an average of 22.29.

Also Read: IND Vs NZ: Rahul Dravid Issues Massive Warning To New Zealand

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India and New Zealand face off each other in the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023 in Mumbai on November 15, Wednesday. This is in many ways a rematch of the 2019 World Cup semi-final when the Kiwis beat the Men in Blue to knock them out of the semi-final. 

Team India are on a nine-match winning run but has failed to cross the semi-final hurdle in the last two editions of the tournament. They lost to Australia in 2015 and the Kiwis in 2019. They have a big chance at home now to end the trend and qualify for the final. 

The team had a good hit out against Netherlands scoring 410 runs with the bat. The batting order had a nice hit-out session as well with Rohit, Gill, and Kohli scoring fifties and KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer notching up centuries. The bowling attack had another good day with the pacers sharing the wickets between themselves. Mohammed Shami had a wicketless spell but still bowled well. 

New Zealand won their last match against Sri Lanka to set up the IND vs NZ semi-final clash in Mumbai. They won their first four games on the trot. Starting with the loss against India, they lost their next four games before a win against SL helped them cement their spot in the semis. 

Also Read: Kuldeep Yadav Reveals India’s Gameplan vs New Zealand For World Cup Semi-Final

Rachin Ravindra has been the stand-out player from the Kiwis so far. He has scored 565 runs in nine games at an average of 70.62 and has been the key player at the top for the Kiwis. With the ball, Mitchell Santner is the top wicket-taker with 16 wickets at an average of 24.88. He will have a role to play in the semi-final. 

Thus the stage is set up in Mumbai for another big game with the venue being a high-scoring one. Something similar should be on the cards once again. 

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India 

Since the injury to Hardik Pandya in the Bangladesh game, India has been playing with the same playing combination since the New Zealand game. They have been consistent in doing that and the inclusion of Mohammed Shami has turned out to be the real deal for India. 

The team is expected to perform in this rich vein of form and cricket experts have been very vocal about the fact that this Indian team has no weaklings at the moment. It is all about holding your nerve and performing to the best of your ability in the semi-final. 

India Squad 

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Prasidh Krishna, Suryakumar Yadav 

New Zealand

New Zealand started with four consecutive wins but lost their track as they lost their next four games. A good win against Sri Lanka helped them cement a spot in the semi-final. It was almost a perfect game with their bowlers getting the opposition out under 200 and then their batters chasing the target down in less than 25 overs. 

The injury and absence of Kane Williamson hurt the Kiwis in the matches that they lost. However, he has scored runs in the matches that he has played and his leadership will be tested in the semi-final against India. Given India’s inclination to bat first, the Kiwi new-ball bowlers will be key to picking up quick wickets like they did in the last semi-final. 

The Wankhede pitch aided the pacers in the first 20 overs as the Indian bowlers proved in the match against Sri Lanka. The battle between the Kiwi pacers and the Indian top order will almost decide the result of the game. 

New Zealand Squad 

Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young

Also Read: “Brendon McCullum And Ben Stokes Responsible For England’s World Cup Drubbing..”- Rob Key

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India and New Zealand are set to lock horns with each other in the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2023. India vs New Zealand semi-final 1 match takes place on Wednesday, November 15. The venue of the India vs New Zealand clash is Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Rohit Sharma is the skipper of India in the ICC World Cup 2023. Kane Williamson is the captain of New Zealand. During the league stage, India grabbed the top spot in the points table. They won all of their 9 matches, earning 18 points. India outplayed every other team once during the group stage including New Zealand.

Also Read: IND Vs NZ: Rahul Dravid Issues Massive Warning To New Zealand

New Zealand clinched the 4th spot in the points table after the first round and qualified for the semi-finals. Out of 9 matches, they won 5 games and lost 4. New Zealand won their encounters against England, Netherlands, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka. They lost to India, Australia, South Africa, and Pakistan.

In their last match, India grabbed a big victory against the Netherlands by 160 runs. On the other hand, New Zealand too their last match against Sri Lanka by 5 wickets. Both teams also faced each other in the semi-finals of the previous edition, where Kiwis emerged victorious.

Also Read: IND Vs NZ: Virat Kohli Gifts Signed Jersey To Roelof Van Der Merwe After India Beats Netherlands In World Cup Clash

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India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Records

(One ODI game between India and New Zealand ended in a tie)

Recent Venue Records (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai) 

Stats- ODIs

Total matches- 33

Matches won batting first- 17

Matches won bowling first- 16

Average 1st Inns scores- 248

Average 2nd Inns scores- 199

Highest total recorded- 438/4 (50 Ov) by RSA vs IND

The lowest total recorded- 55/10 (19.4 Ov) by SL vs IND

The highest score chased- 293/7 (46.5 Ov) by AUS vs AFG

The lowest score defended- 192/9 (50 Ov) by WI vs IND

India vs New Zealand Match Prediction for Toss

The team winning the toss will opt to bat first. India won their last two games batting first by big margins. Hence, they will opt to bat first once again. Wankhede Stadium is a high-scoring ground. Hence, teams batting first can post a big total and put pressure on the chasing side. Therefore, New Zealand too will look at bat first.

Also Read: Ross Taylor Plays Mind Games As He Reminds India Of 2019 World Cup Semi Final

Predicted Scores For India vs New Zealand Match

India vs New Zealand Match Prediction- Who will pick the most wickets for IND in the match: Mohammed Shami or Jasprit Bumrah 

India vs New Zealand Match Prediction- Who will pick the most wickets for NZ in the match: Trent Boult or Lockie Ferguson 

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New Zealand will clash with India in the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2023. India vs New Zealand semi-final game takes place on Wednesday, November 15 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Kane Williamson is the captain of New Zealand in the ICC World Cup 2023.

During the first round, New Zealand won 5 matches and lost 4 out of 9. With 10 points, they managed to take the 4th spot in the points to book a spot in the semis. Now, they are set to clash with India in a do-or-die clash. Here we predict New Zealand’s playing 11 vs India for the semi-final 1 match of ICC World Cup 2023.

New Zealand Playing 11 vs India – Semi-Final 1, ICC World Cup 2023

Devon Conway

Devon Conway will be one of the openers for New Zealand in the opening clash against India. With 359 runs in 9 games, the left-handed batter has done a decent job for the team. He hit 45 runs in the previous match. Conway has also hit 1 century.

Also Read: Ross Taylor Plays Mind Games As He Reminds India Of 2019 World Cup Semi Final

Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra will be another opener for the team. The left-handed batsman is the most successful batter for New Zealand in ICC World Cup 2023. He has slammed 565 runs in 9 games at an average of 70+. He has slammed 3 centuries and 2 half-centuries.

Kane Williamson (C)

Kane Williamson is the captain of New Zealand. He will lead the team in the semi-finals against India. Due to injury, Williamson has only played 3 games in the tournament. However, he performed well in those matches, hitting 187 runs with 2 half-centuries.

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell is another outstanding batter for New Zealand in ICC World Cup 2023. The right-handed batsman has scored 418 runs in 8 innings at an average of 59+. He has stormed 1 century and 2 half-centuries for the team. He scored 43 runs in the last match.

Also Read: IND vs NZ: Mike Hesson Says Wankhede Stadium Will Favour New Zealand More In Semi-Final

Tom Latham (WK)

Tom Latham will be a middle-order batter for New Zealand against India. He will also keep the stumps for the team. In 7 innings, the left-handed batsman has scored 155 runs. He scored half-centuries in 2 matches and remained not out in 2.

Mark Chapman

Mark Chapman will bat in the lower middle order. The left-handed batsman has scored 82 runs in 5 innings so far. He scored a quickfire knock of 39 runs in one match. At his strike rate of 124, Champan is the perfect addition to the lower order.

Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips will be an all-rounder for New Zealand. In 8 games, he has hit 244 runs at an average of 40+. Phillips also scored half-centuries in 2 matches. With the ball, the right-arm spinner has picked 6 wickets at an economy of 5.71.

Also Read: IND vs NZ: Kane Williamson Issues Massive Warning To Team India As New Zealand All But Confirm Their Birth In Semi Final

Mitchell Santner

With 16 wickets, Mitchell Santner is the leading wicket-taker for New Zealand in ICC World Cup 2023. He has leaked runs at a decent economy of 4.81. Santner picked up 2 wickets in the last match. At the lower order, he can smash big shots during the death overs.

Tim Southee

Tim Southee will be one of the pacers for New Zealand in the semi-final clash against India. In the absence of Matt Henry, Southee is the best option for New Zealand. He picked 1 wicket in the last match. In 3 games, the right-arm pacer has picked 4 wickets at a slightly high economy rate of 6.78.

Lockie Ferguson

Lockie Ferguson should be another pacer in the playing 11. He picked 2 wickets in the last match. The right-arm pacer has shown good form in the tournament. In 6 games, he accounts for 10 wickets at an economy of 5.13.

Also Read: IND vs NZ: Rachin Ravindra Breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s Long-Standing Record As New Zealand Keep Their First Foot In The Semi Final

Trent Boult

Trent Boult picked up a 3-wicket haul in the last match. He is the most crucial pacer for New Zealand in the tournament. In 9 games, the left-arm pacer has scalped 13 wickets at an economy of 5.16.

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India is set to clash with New Zealand in the semi-final match of ICC World Cup 2023. India vs New Zealand semi-final encounter is set to take place on Wednesday, November 15. The venue of the encounter is Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Rohit Sharma leads India in ICC World Cup 2023. During the league stage, the men-in-blue played 9 games and clinched lopsided wins in all those games. Topping the points table, India grabbed a spot in the semi-finals. Ahead of the IND vs NZ match, here we talk about India’s possible playing 11 vs New Zealand.

India Playing 11 vs New Zealand – Semi-Final 1, ICC World Cup 2023

Rohit Sharma (C)

Rohit Sharma is the skipper of India in the ICC World Cup 2023 and will lead the team in the semi-final clash against New Zealand. Sharma has done a wonderful job as both captain and opener. India was unbeaten in all the games during the league stage. With 1 century and 3 half-centuries, Sharma has hit 503 runs in the tournament.

Also Read: IND Vs NZ: Rahul Dravid Issues Massive Warning To New Zealand

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill will be another opener for the team. He slammed a half-century in the last match. In 7 innings, the right-handed batter has smacked 270 runs averaging 38+. He has also stormed 3 half-centuries in the tournament. The Rohit-Shubman opening pair has done a superb job so far.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is the most crucial and successful batter for India in ICC World Cup 2023. With 594 runs, Kohli is the leading run-getter in the tournament. At a stunning batting average of 99.0, the right-handed batter has slammed 2 centuries and 5 half-centuries in the tournament.

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer has shown a magnificent form in the last few games of the ICC World Cup 2023. He will bat in the middle. He shattered a ton in the previous match to win the player of the match award. In 9 games, Iyer accounts for 421 runs with 1 century and 3 fifties.

Also Read: IND Vs NZ: Virat Kohli Gifts Signed Jersey To Roelof Van Der Merwe After India Beats Netherlands In World Cup Clash

KL Rahul (WK)

KL Rahul will be another middle-order batsman for India against New Zealand. He will also execute the role of wicketkeeper. Rahul has done a brilliant job behind the stumps. With the bat, he has hit 347 runs in 8 innings with 1 century and 1 fifty. He shattered a century in the last match.

Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav will bat in the lower order. The right-handed batter has played only 5 games in ICC World Cup 2023. He has hit 87 runs with a top knock of 49 in one game. Yadav is the best option for India in the lower order.

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja will be an all-rounder in the semi-final clash against New Zealand. The left-handed batsman has been brilliant with both bat and ball. Jadeja has hit 111 runs in 4 innings with 2 unbeaten knocks. With the ball, the left-arm spinner has clinched 16 scalps at an economy of just 3.97.

Also Read: IND Vs NZ: Who Will Be The Umpires In Semi Final Match Of World Cup 2023? ICC Lifts The Lid

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav will be the spinner for India. The left-arm spinner has grabbed 14 wickets in 9 games. He has also bowled at a decent economy of 4.15. In the spin department, Yadav has done a fabulous job so there is no need for any change.

Jasprit Bumrah

The pace department has executed a wonderful job for the team. Hence, the team will go ahead with the same combination. Jasprit Bumrah will lead the pace attack. With 17 wickets at economy 3.65, Bumrah is the leading wicket-taker for the team.

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami will be another pacer for India. The right-arm pacer has shown a fabulous form in ICC World Cup 2023. Shami has played just 5 games but accounts for 16 scalps at 4.78 economy. He picked a five-wicket haul in one game.

Also Read: Kuldeep Yadav Reveals India’s Gameplan vs New Zealand For World Cup Semi-Final

Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj has picked 12 wickets in 9 games in ICC World Cup 2023. He has an economy of 5.20. Siraj has also lent a valuable hand in the pace department. With Shami and Bumrah, he is a vital part of India’s pace attack.

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India and New Zealand are set to battle against each other in the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2023. India vs New Zealand semi-final encounter is scheduled to be played on Wednesday, November 15.

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is the venue of the India vs New Zealand encounter. Rohit Sharma leads India in ICC World Cup 2023. Kane Williamson leads New Zealand.

Also Read: IND Vs NZ: Who Will Be The Umpires In Semi-Final Match Of World Cup 2023? ICC Lifts The Lid

India has been unbeaten in the ICC World Cup 2023 so far. India won all of their 9 matches in the first round. With 18 points, they topped the points table and qualified for semis. New Zealand won 5 games and lost 4 out of 9. They grabbed the 4th spot in the points table and reached the semis.

If we talk about India vs New Zealand head-to-head encounters in ODIs, India and New Zealand have played 117 ODIs. The men-in-blue has won 59 games while Kiwis have won 50 matches. While playing at home, India totally dominates New Zealand by winning 30 ODIs and losing only 8.

Also Read: Kuldeep Yadav Reveals India’s Gameplan vs New Zealand For World Cup Semi-Final

India also dominated in the last five head-to-head encounters with the Blackcaps, winning 4 games while 1 ended with no result. However, New Zealand has an edge in ODI World Cup tournaments. Out of 9 clashes, Kiwis have won 5 while India has won 4.

At Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India and New Zealand have only played 1 ODI in the past, which was won by India. Below we take a glance at detailed records between India and New Zealand in all three formats.

Also Read: IND vs NZ: Kane Williamson Issues Massive Warning To Team India As New Zealand All But Confirm Their Birth In Semi-Final

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India vs New Zealand Head to Head Records – ODI, T20I & Tests

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India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Records – Tests

India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Records – ODIs

India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Records – T20Is

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The climax of ICC World Cup 2023 has started with the semi-finals. India vs New Zealand are set to wrestle with each other in the 1st semi-final. The winner of the India vs New Zealand encounter will book a berth in the ICC World Cup 2023 final.

The venue of the India vs New Zealand game is Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India has been unbeaten in the tournament so far. During the first round, the men-in-blue won all of their 9 matches and became the first team to qualify for the semi-finals.

Also Read: IND Vs NZ: Virat Kohli Gifts Signed Jersey To Roelof Van Der Merwe After India Beats Netherlands In World Cup Clash

New Zealand, on the other hand, won the first four games at the start. Later, the Blackcaps lost four back-to-back games. However, in their last match, New Zealand stunned Sri Lanka to book a place in the semi-finals.

In India vs New Zealand head-to-head encounters in ODI World Cups, both teams have played 9 games. India has won 4 encounters while New Zealand have won 5 games. However, winning 30 games and losing 8 out of 39 at home, India dominates the Kiwis on their home soil.

Also Read: Kuldeep Yadav Reveals India’s Gameplan vs New Zealand For World Cup Semi Final

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India

Rohit Sharma is the captain of India in the ICC World Cup 2023. He will lead the team in the India vs New Zealand match. After 9 games, Virat Kohli is the leading run-getter for the side with 594 runs. He is also the highest run-scorer in the tournament.

Rohit Sharma follows him with 503 runs while Shreyas Iyer is next with 421 runs. In the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah has picked the most 17 wickets for the team. Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja are next with 16 scalps each.

IND Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Prasidh Krishna.

Also Read: IND vs NZ: Mike Hesson Says Wankhede Stadium Will Favour New Zealand More In Semi-Final

New Zealand

Kane Williamson is the captain of New Zealand in the ICC World Cup 2023 and will lead the team in the India vs New Zealand semi-final match. Rachin Ravindra is the most successful batter for the team with 565 runs. Daryl Mitchell is next in the queue with 418 runs.

Among bowlers, spinner Mitchell Santner has picked the most 16 wickets for the team. Trent Boult is next with 13 scalps while Matt Henry follows him with 11 wickets.

Also Read: IND vs NZ: Rachin Ravindra Breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s Long-Standing Record As New Zealand Keep Their First Foot In The Semi Final

NZ Squad: Kane Williamson (C), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway (WK), Lockie Ferguson, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young, Kyle Jamieson.

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India and New Zealand are set to square off in the semi-final 1 match of ICC World Cup 2023. India vs New Zealand encounter takes place on Wednesday, November 15 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Rohit Sharma is the skipper of India in the ICC World Cup 2023. Kane Williamson is the captain of New Zealand. Both teams played 9 games during the league stage. India won all 9 games while New Zealand won 5 matches and lost 4.

Also Read: IND Vs NZ: Rahul Dravid Issues Massive Warning To New Zealand

In their previous match of ICC World Cup 2023, India outplayed the Netherlands by 16 runs. Batting first, India posted a mammoth 410-4. Shreyas Iyer (128*) and KL Rahul (102) shattered centuries. Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli smacked half-centuries.

Later, India bowled out the Netherlands for 250. Teja Nidamanuru scored a half-century. Sybrand Engelbrecht (45) and Colin Ackermann (35) also added crucial runs. For India, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja clinched 2 wickets each.

Also Read: Kuldeep Yadav Reveals India’s Gameplan vs New Zealand For World Cup Semi-Final

Talking about New Zealand, they defeated Sri Lanka in their previous match by 5 wickets to earn a spot in the semi-finals. Bowling first, Kiwis bowled out Sri Lanka for 171 in 1st innings with a half-century by Kusal Perera (51). Most of their batters got out cheaply.

Trent Boult bagged 3 wickets. During the chase, Kiwi openers Devon Conway (45) and Rachin Ravindra (42) gave a good start to the team. Daryl Mitchell (43) also hit a superb knock. Kiwis chased down the target within 24 overs and won the match by 5 wickets.

Also Read: Ross Taylor Plays Mind Games As He Reminds India Of 2019 World Cup Semi-Final

India vs New Zealand Live Streaming In India- When And Where To Watch World Cup Match Live 2023. Semi-Final 1? ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming will be available on the Dinsey+Hotstar app. The ICC World Cup 2023 Live Telecast will be available on Star Sports Network.

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When will the India vs New Zealand match begin?

The IND vs NZ semi-final match of the ICC World Cup 2023 will take place on Wednesday, November 15 at 2 PM IST.

Where will the India vs New Zealand match take place? 

The venue of the match is Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India.

Also Read: IND vs NZ: Rachin Ravindra Breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s Long-Standing Record As New Zealand Keep Their First Foot In The Semi-Final

How to live stream the India vs New Zealand match?

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In the 1st semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2023, India and New Zealand are set to face each other. India vs New Zealand encounter takes place on Wednesday, November 15 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Led by Rohit Sharma, India remained unbeaten in the first round, winning all of their 9 matches. In their first four matches, India crushed Australia by 6 wickets, Afghanistan by 8 wickets, Pakistan by 7 wickets, and Bangladesh by 7 wickets.

Also Read: IND Vs NZ: Virat Kohli Gifts Signed Jersey To Roelof Van Der Merwe After India Beats Netherlands In World Cup Clash

Later, India outplayed New Zealand by 7 wickets, England by 100 runs, Sri Lanka by 302 runs, South Africa by 243 runs, and Netherlands by 160 runs. With 18 points, the men-in-blue topped the points table and qualified for playoffs.

Kane Williamson is the skipper of New Zealand in the ICC World Cup 2023. Due to his injury, he missed some games and Tom Lathan led the side. New Zealand grabbed wins in 5 games against England by 9 wickets, Netherlands by 99 runs, Bangladesh by 8 wickets, Afghanistan by 149 runs and Sri Lanka by 5 wickets.

Also Read: IND Vs NZ: Who Will Be The Umpires In Semi-Final Match Of World Cup 2023? ICC Lifts The Lid

Their four defeats came against India by 4 wickets, Australia by 5 wickets, South Africa by 190 runs, and Pakistan by 21 runs. With 5 wins, Kiwis earned 10 points in the points table and reached the semis.

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India vs New Zealand match of the ICC World Cup 2023 takes place on Wednesday, November 15. Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is the venue of the match. The match begins at 2 PM IST.

Also Read: IND vs NZ: Mike Hesson Says Wankhede Stadium Will Favour New Zealand More In Semi-Final

India vs New Zealand Weather Report, according to weather.com, suggests that the temperature of Mumbai City on Wednesday, November 15 will be 35° Celcius during the day and 25° Celcius at night. The sky will be clear during the day and night.

According to the India vs New Zealand Weather Report, the chances of rain are 3% during the day and 2% at night. Hence, the IND vs NZ encounter will not be affected by rain. The humidity will be 46% during the day and rise to 59% at night.

Also Read: IND vs NZ: Kane Williamson Issues Massive Warning To Team India As New Zealand All But Confirm Their Birth In Semi Final

The India vs New Zealand Pitch Report suggests that Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is a high-scoring ground. The average 1st innings total in ODIs is 248 while the average 2nd innings total is 199. The stadium has witnessed 33 ODIs so far. The team batting first won 17 games while the team batting second won 16 matches.

The highest-ever team total at the stadium is 438/4 by South Africa. The pitch at Wankhede Stadium supports batters. Pacers also benefit from the swing at the stadium. In ICC World Cup 2023, many games at the stadium witnessed gigantic totals by teams.

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The BCCI has denied allegations of defying rules and changing pitches to suit Team India in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Ahead of the highly-anticipated semifinal clash between India and New Zealand, a huge controversy has taken center stage.

The first semifinal of the ongoing World Cup is scheduled to be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. British news outlet The Daily Mail has reported that the BCCI has changed the pitch for the upcoming semifinal without the permission of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The report has also stated that India would do the same if they qualify for the final too.

According to the rules, the pitches for an ICC event are prepared under the supervision of the governing body’s consultant who agrees in advance with the home board which of the numbered strips on the square will be used for each game. The BCCI, however, has been accused of flouting the rules and not consulting ICC consultant Andy Atkinson during the ongoing World Cup.

BCCI responds to pitch-switch charges:

The BCCI and the ICC had previously agreed that the semifinal would take place on surface No 7 which is a fresh pitch. However, the Indian cricket board has reportedly ignored the agreement and has decided to conduct the game on pitch No 6 which has already been used twice in the course of the competition.

With the heat firmly on the BCCI, the board has responded, denying any wrongdoings. The news outlet quoted a BCCI spokesperson as saying:

“The ICC independent pitch consultant works with the host and venues on their proposed pitch allocations and this process is ongoing throughout an event of this length and nature.”

Before being accused of changing the pitch, the India team-management was also accused of instructing the curators to shave off most of the grass on the pitch at the Wankhede Stadium. According to The Indian Express, the Indian team had informed the Wankhede curator about their preference after the game against the Netherlands in Bengaluru.

“The BCCI local curators have formed a local organizing group to look after pitches across the country during the World Cup. The International Cricket Council (ICC) also sent its own experts to various venues for each game,” the Indian Express reported.

“It won’t be a turner but the team had asked for a slow pitch. It was the main reason we shaved off the grass,” a source said.

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