The first semi-final of the Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to be a thrilling encounter between India and New Zealand. The two teams have a long history of rivalry, and the stakes are even higher in this knockout match.
India will be seeking revenge for their loss to New Zealand in a dramatic encounter that saw them eliminated from the 2019 World Cup semi-final. The current Indian team is much stronger than the one in 2019, and they will be confident in their chances of winning.
New Zealand, on the other hand, is determined to prove that their 2019 victory was no fluke. They have a well-balanced team with a mix of experienced and young players. They will be particularly dangerous on their day, and India will need to be at their best to beat them.
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First Semi-Final CWC 2023: India vs New Zealand: Match Details:
Match: India vs New Zealand, 1st Semi-Final of the Cricket World Cup 2023
Date: November 15, 2023
Time: 2:30 PM IST/Local
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head:
| Team | Overall | ODI | World Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 59 | 54 | 5 |
| New Zealand | 50 | 42 | 2 |
India has a better head-to-head record against New Zealand in both ODIs and ODI World Cup matches. However, New Zealand has won the last two World Cup matches between the two teams, including the 2019 World Cup semi-final.
India vs New Zealand Past History:
India and New Zealand have met a total of 14 times in the World Cup semi-finals. India have won on 5 occasions, while New Zealand have won on 2 occasions. The other 7 semi-finals have been abandoned due to rain.
India vs. New Zealand: Will India Avenge Their 2019 World Cup Semi-Final Defeat?
India will be seeking revenge for their loss to New Zealand in a dramatic encounter that saw them eliminated from the 2019 World Cup semi-final. India was the clear favorite to win the competition, but New Zealand’s outstanding all-around performance defeated them.
India will be particularly keen to defeat New Zealand in this semi-final because the match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Wankhede Stadium is a home ground for India, and they have a very good record at this venue.
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India vs. New Zealand: 2019 World Cup Semi-Final Defeat
Scorecard:
| Team | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 239/8 | 50 |
| India | 221 | 10 |
Important Players:
- New Zealand: Kane Williamson (67), Ross Taylor (74), Martin Guptill (50)
- India: Ravindra Jadeja (77), MS Dhoni (50), Rohit Sharma (48)
Summary:
New Zealand won the 2019 Cricket World Cup semi-final against India by 18 runs. New Zealand batted first and scored 239/8, thanks to half-centuries from Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, and Martin Guptill. India were bowled out for 221 in reply, despite half-centuries from Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni.
The key moment in the match came in the 48th over, when India needed 19 runs to win with two wickets in hand. Jadeja was dismissed for 77, and India was unable to recover from the setback.
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Analysis:
India was the clear favorite to win the Cricket World Cup in 2019, but New Zealand’s outstanding all-around performance defeated them. New Zealand’s bowlers were excellent, and they were able to restrict India’s scoring rate throughout the match. New Zealand’s batsmen were also in good form, and they were able to post a challenging total for India to chase.
India will be looking to avenge their defeat to New Zealand in the 2023 Cricket World Cup semi-final. They have a stronger team than New Zealand, but they will need to be at their best to beat them.
Key Players to Watch: Cricket World Cup 2023 First Semi-Final Between India vs New Zealand
India: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami
New Zealand: Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Trent Boult, Tim Southee
CWC23 1st Semi-Final Pitch Report:
The Wankhede Stadium pitch is a well-balanced pitch that is good for both batting and bowling. The pitch is expected to be on the slower side in the semi-final, which will benefit the spinners.
CWC 2023 First Semi-Final Weather Report:
The weather forecast for Mumbai on the day of the semi-final is mostly sunny with a temperature of around 30 degrees Celsius. There is a slight chance of rain in the evening, but it is unlikely to affect the match.
CWC 2023 First Semi-Final India vs New Zealand Live Streaming or Live Telecast:
India vs New Zealand Live Streaming: The India vs New Zealand semi-final will be streamed live on Star Sports and Hotstar.
India vs New Zealand Live telecast: The match will also be telecasted live on Star Sports channels.
India vs New Zealand Playing 11:
India: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Martin Guptill, Ross Taylor, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Matt Henry
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India vs New Zealand Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeeper: Rishabh Pant
Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Trent Boult, Tim Southee
Match Prediction:
India are the favorites to win the first semi-final of the Cricket World Cup 2023. They have a stronger team than New Zealand, and they will be playing at home. However, New Zealand are a dangerous team, and they will be looking to avenge their defeat in the 2019 World Cup semi-final.
Overall, India are expected to win the match by a narrow margin.
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