Ind smashed NZ by 70 runs in Worldcup 2023 semifinal.In a remarkable display, India secured their tenth successive win, securing a spot in the final of the 2023 World Cup.
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India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on November 15, 2023.
Teams:
New Zealand (Playing XI):
Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
India (Playing XI):
Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
India Innings
India delivered an incredible batting performance. Choosing to bat, Captain Rohit Sharma, India had a blazing start, putting the Kiwis on the back foot from the very first over.
Although a spectacular catch by Kane dismissed Rohit Sharma, his aggressive play during the powerplay was crucial; it prevented Boult from making any impactful contributions. India has developed this strategy to play aggressively in the first 10 overs.
The Kiwis faced a string of misfortunes as Santner struggled in his initial seven overs, unable to deliver his best performance. Santner remained without a wicket.
Unfortunately, Gill had to retire hurt at 79 due to cramps. However, Kohli and Iyer then joined forces to build an enormous partnership. They consistently scored boundaries, maintaining the momentum. Both players achieved centuries. Rahul added the finishing touches, pushing the total 398/4.
In World Cup knockouts 100-plus partnerships for India:
163 – Virat Kohli & Shreyas Iyer vs NZ, 2023 Semi-Final, Mumbai
122 – Rohit Sharma & Suresh Raina vs BAN, 2015 QF, Melbourne
116 – MS Dhoni & Ravindra Jadeja vs NZ, 2019 SF, Manchester
109 – Gautam Gambhir & MS Dhoni vs SL, 2011 Final, Mumbai WS
103 – Sachin Tendulkar & Sourav Ganguly vs KEN, 2003 SF, Durban
Virat Kohli has etched his name in history with his 50th ODI century, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Achieving this remarkable milestone in the presence of his cricketing idol adds an extra layer of significance. It’s worth noting that he accomplished this feat at the same venue where he carried Tendulkar on his shoulders in celebration of the 2011 World Cup triumph. The gesture of bowing down to Tendulkar now only adds to the poetic nature of this achievement for the Indian cricket maestro.
Highest No. of ODI hundreds:
50 – Virat Kohli
49 – Sachin Tendulkar
31 – Rohit Sharma
30 – Ricky Ponting
28 – Sanath Jayasuriya
In World Cups Most hundreds:
7 – Rohit Sharma
6 – Sachin Tendulkar
6 – David Warner
5 – Ricky Ponting
5 – Kumar Sangakkara
5 – Virat Kohli
Iyer reached his century in just 67 balls, marking the fastest century in a World Cup knockout. This achievement surpassed the previous record held by Adam Gilchrist, who achieved the milestone in 72 balls during the 2007 final against Sri Lanka.
India Scorecard
In a single World Cup edition Most runs:
674* – Virat Kohli (2023)
673 – Sachin Tendulkar (2003)
659 – Matthew Hayden (2007)
648 – Rohit Sharma (2019)
647 – David Warner (2019)
In a single World Cup edition Most 50-plus scores:
8 – Virat Kohli (2023)
7 – Sachin Tendulkar (2003)
7 – Shakib Al Hasan (2019)
6 – Rohit Sharma (2019)
6 – David Warner (2019)
In ODIs Most runs:
18426 – Sachin Tendulkar
14234 – Kumar Sangakkara
13705* – Virat Kohli
13704 – Ricky Ponting
13430 – Sanath Jayasuriya
In a single World Cup edition Most sixes:
27 – Rohit Sharma 2023
26 – Chris Gayle 2015
22 – Eoin Morgan 2019
22 – Glenn Maxwell 2023
21 – AB de Villiers 2015
21 – Quinton de Kock 2023
In World Cups Most sixes:
50 – Rohit Sharma
49 – Chris Gayle
43 – Glenn Maxwell
37 – AB de Villiers
37 – David Warner
In a World Cup edition Most sixes
28 – Rohit Sharma (2023)
26 – Chris Gayle (2015)
24 – Shreyas Iyer (2023)
22 – Eoin Morgan (2019)
22 – Glenn Maxwell (2023)
22 – Daryl Mitchell (2023)
New Zealand Innings
In a remarkable display, India secured their tenth successive win, securing a spot in the final of the 2023 World Cup. Shami’s impactful performance began with a wicket off his very first ball, followed by another in the subsequent over. His exceptional seam bowling, resulted in the dismissal of both New Zealand openers Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra caught behind.
A valiant fightback from the Kiwis, highlighted by a superb 181-run partnership between Mitchell and Williamson, India faced challenges. Mitchell starts positively, contributed 134 runs off 119 balls.
Shami played a pivotal role by removing Williamson and trapping Latham lbw in the same over.
Facing a resilient New Zealand side, India encountered pressure for the first time in the tournament. Shami, however provided a key breakthrough and ultimately finished with a seven-wicket haul.
Mitchell and Phillips formed a substantial partnership, but the tide turned when Kuldeep and Bumrah bowled four superb overs, claiming two wickets for just 20 runs. Shami dismissed Mitchell, securing an impressive seven-fer. New Zealand scored a total of 327/10.
Mohammed Shami took 7 wickets. Bumrah, Siraj and Kuldeep each got one wicket.
Mohammed Shami, awarded Player of the Match, expressed his satisfaction at finally getting his opportunity after not featuring much in white-ball cricket.
Ind smashed NZ by 70 runs in Worldcup 2023 semifinal.
New Zealand Scorecard
Fastest to ICC ODI World Cup wickets (by innings)
23 – Mohammed Shami
19 – Mitchell Starc
25 – Lasith Malinga
28 – Trent Boult
In a World Cup match Best bowling
7/15 – Glenn McGrath (AUS) 2003
7/20 – Andy Bichel (AUS) 2003
7/33 – Tim Southee (NZ) 2015
7/51 – Winston Davis (WI) 1983
7/57 – Mohammed Shami (IND) vs NZ, semifinal, 2023
In a single World Cup edition Most wickets
27 – Mitchell Starc (2019)
26 – Glenn McGrath (2007)
23 – Chaminda Vaas (2003)
23 – Muttiah Muralitharan (2007)
23 – Shaun Tait (2007)
23 – Mohammed Shami (2023)
Previous record for India: 21 – Zaheer Khan (2011)
In a single World Cup edition Most wins
11 – Australia (2003)
11 – Australia (2007)
10* – India (2023)
9 – India (2003)
8 – Sri Lanka (2007)
8 – New Zealand (2015)
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