In the semi-final clash between India and New Zealand in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, the stakes are high. New Zealand emerged victorious against India in the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup, but this time, India plays on their home turf. India won all nine league matches, while New Zealand won five and lost four. The winner of this match will play in the final on November 19. The toss is scheduled for 1:30 PM IST, and the match will commence at 2:00 PM.
IND vs NZ LIVE: Both Teams Hit the Ground
Players from both India and New Zealand have stepped onto the field. Practice sessions have begun, and captains from both teams will arrive for the toss at 1:30 PM IST. The Indian team is unlikely to make any changes to its playing eleven. New Zealand might stick with the same playing eleven as the match against Sri Lanka.
Pitch Report: What to Expect from the Wankhede Pitch?
The match will be played on the same pitch at Wankhede Stadium. Spinners are expected to get assistance from the pitch, making it favorable for both spin and pace bowlers. Batsmen need to be cautious against fast bowlers after the powerplay.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: India’s Semi-Final Struggles
India has faced defeat in the semi-finals of the last two ICC Cricket World Cups. Before losing to New Zealand in 2019, Team India suffered a semi-final loss to Australia in 2015. The pressure is on Rohit Sharma’s team to perform well in crucial matches.
IND vs NZ LIVE: Neck-and-Neck Competition in Bowling
India boasts spinners like Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, while New Zealand has options like Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi. R Ashwin and Glenn Phillips are also contributing with the ball. In the pace department, India has Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Mohammed Shami, while New Zealand has experienced Tim Southee and Trent Boult, along with Lockie Ferguson.
India vs New Zealand: Squads
New Zealand Team: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (Captain), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (Wicketkeeper), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Will Young, Ish Sodhi, James Neesham, Kyle Jamieson.
India Team: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin.
India will be win 👌.