The 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will be the 13th edition of the Cricket World Cup, a quadrennial One Day International cricket tournament contested by men’s national teams and organized by the International Cricket Council. It is scheduled to be hosted by India from 5 October to 19 November 2023.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Finals India vs New Zealand: A Battle of Titans at Wankhede Stadium
In a much-anticipated clash at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 15, the unbeaten Indian cricket team, led by Rohit Sharma, will lock horns with Kane Williamson’s New Zealand in the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2023.
India, boasting a flawless record with nine consecutive victories, aims to continue their dominant performance in the ongoing tournament. On the other side, New Zealand, looking to replicate their 2019 semi-final success, bounced back from a four-match winless streak to secure their spot in the final four.
This encounter holds additional significance as India had halted New Zealand’s undefeated streak during the league phase, initiating a series of losses that raised doubts about the Blackcaps’ semi-final qualification. However, a recent 5-wicket triumph over Sri Lanka propelled New Zealand into the semi-finals against their formidable Indian rivals.
The Head-to-Head record adds another layer of intensity to this semi-final, marking the 118th ODI encounter between the two teams. In their 117 previous matches, India holds a slight advantage with 59 victories compared to New Zealand’s 50, with one match ending in a tie and 7 having no result.
The Wankhede Stadium, known for its favorable conditions for batsmen with small boundaries, will host this crucial clash. However, the pitch does offer some assistance to spinners, presenting challenges for slower bowlers due to the compact size of the boundaries. With 27 ODIs played at Wankhede so far, the team batting first has won 14 times, while the team batting second has emerged victorious in 13 encounters.
In terms of weather, the Regional Met Centre Mumbai forecasts a pleasant day with no rain or thunderstorms expected on November 15. The temperature in Mumbai is anticipated to be around 34 degrees Celsius during the day and approximately 25 degrees Celsius at night.
The squads for the semi-final feature star-studded line-ups, with Rohit Sharma leading the Indian side and Kane Williamson at the helm for New Zealand. Key players like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, and others are set to play pivotal roles in determining the outcome of this high-stakes encounter.
Cricket enthusiasts can catch all the action on Star Sports Network, with live streaming available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. As the cricketing world awaits this epic showdown, the semi-final promises to be a thrilling clash between two cricketing powerhouses striving for glory in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
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