India vs New Zealand Highlights: In the semi finals of ICC World Cup 2023, India registers a famous 70 runs win against New Zealand and enters the finals. Besides that, India registers 10 back to back wins in this current WC 2023. In fact, they are undefeatable and unbeatable in this current World Cup. India scored 398 by batting first at the Mumbai pitch, with the help of Virat kohli and Shreyas Iyer Century and Rahul Cameo in the end. In reply, New Zealand bowled out only for 327 runs.
Most Sixes by Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma sets records for Hitting Most Sixes in Single World Cup editions. Rohit scored 47 off 29 balls, smashing four fours and four sixes. In fact, the Indian captain broke Chris Gayle’s World Cup record for most sixes. He was out for 47 after scoring 71 runs in 50 balls in the opening wicket partnership with Shubman Gill. After all, during India’s game against the Netherlands in Bengaluru, Rohit already established the record for the most sixes in a calendar year.
Virat Kohli 50th Century
After Rohit Sharma dismissed by Tim Southee Gill and Virat Kohli carried away the innings. Moreover, Shubman Gill scored his fourth half-century of the ICC World Cup 2023. However, due to Mumbai heat he got cramp and Gill retired hurt on the score of 79. After Shubman Gill retired hurt, Shreyas Iyer came to bat and carried the momentum. In fact, Virat Kohli scored the 50th century and surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record. At the same time, Kohli became the highest run getter in this current WC, and he broke the records for the highest runs in WC 2023 set by Sachin. Likewise, Shreyas Iyer also scored his back to back century in this ICC WC 2023.
New Zealand Batting
In reply, chasing the target of 398 was always going to be a difficult task for New Zealand batters. Not to mention, Shami dismissed both openers very early in his first and second overs. Then, with a third-wicket partnership of 181 runs, Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell nearly took the game from India. Furthermore, Mitchell hit his second century of the World Cup, and this is Daryl Mitchell 2nd century against India in this WC. However, Mohammed Shami, who took two wickets in the same over, broke this partnership. In addition, he went on to pick up his third five-wicket haul of the World Cup. Not to mention, this is Shami’s best performance in WC 2023 and in knockout games. In the end, Shami finished with figures of 7/57 and took the most wickets in WC 2023, surpassing Adam Zampa.
List of Highest Wickets in ICC WC 2023
Conclusion
This India vs New Zealand Highlights semifinal match featured the best of both teams. Additionally, with Shami best bowling, India secured a 70 runs victory over the Kiwis and secured a place in the WC Final. In fact, Men in Blue are currently the only undefeated team in the tournament, having won all 10 games in this tournament. The second Semi-Final was between Australia and South Africa on November 16, so it will be interesting to see who will meet India in the WC Final. For more information related to Cricket World Cup and other latest news from India and around the world, keep in touch with ScoopDose.
