India will face NZ in semifinal, reserve day is also available.
Delhi: Following 45 matches involving 10 teams over a span of 39 days, the field has narrowed down to the final four contenders vying for victory in the 2023 ODI World Cup. India, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand have earned their spots in the semi-finals, setting the stage for two exciting matchups. In a reminiscent twist, the first semi-final will see a replay of the 2019 World Cup semi-final, with India facing off against New Zealand at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
India’s batting has been particularly impressive. Rohit Sharma has been instrumental in leading the Indian team to victory in the ongoing Cricket World Cup. He has been in excellent form with the bat, scoring 442 runs in eight matches at an average of 55.25 and a strike rate of 122. He has also scored one century and four half-centuries. Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul have all been in excellent form, and they have been ably supported by the middle order.Virat Kohli has been a consistent run-scorer for India in the ongoing Cricket World Cup, getting a total of 543 runs in eight matches at an average of 67.87 and a strike rate of 98.62. He has scored two centuries and three half-centuries.
India’s success in the World Cup has been significantly bolstered by the impressive performance of their bowling attack, spearheaded by Mohammed Shami. Shami’s remarkable tally of 45 wickets in 14 innings surpassed the records set by Javagal Srinath and Zaheer Khan, establishing him as India’s leading wicket-taker in the tournament.
In the semi-final clash at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, New Zealand secured a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, setting the stage for a face-off with India. The opening partnership of Devon Conway and Rachan Ravindra laid the foundation for the Kiwis’ success, and with a strong start in the powerplay, the match became a comfortable win for the Blackcaps. While Angelo Mathews made a noteworthy contribution with some wickets, the remaining bowlers on the team didn’t have a substantial impact.
New Zealand, having reached the 2019 World Cup final, initially won their first four matches in India but faced four consecutive losses afterward. However, drawing from their past experience in 2019, where they overcame challenges to reach the final, the Kiwis displayed resilience and the ability to turn the tide in their favor.
