Hosts India will be looking to gain a measure of revenge when they take on New Zealand in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup semifinal at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.
After more than a month of riveting cricket, four teams are left fighting for the ultimate prize in cricket. And now, India and New Zealand will look to seal a spot in the final.
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India and New Zealand have history at this stage, with the Kiwis breaking India’s hearts at this exact point of the tournament in the 2019 World Cup. India will be desperate to get one over a team that also dealt them heartbreak in the 2021 ICC World Test Championship final.
An exciting semifinal clash awaits us.
IND vs NZ Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal: Live updates, scorecard, result and highlights
Follow below for all the action from this Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal match, or you can check out the live scorecard here.
As the anticipation for what should be a huge match grows, here’s what our experts think of India’s chances of going all the way in the latest Spirit of Cricket podcast, brought to you in association with Dafa News.
Team India media conference highlights: India coach Rahul Dravid met the media on Tuesday ahead of this match and revealed that the team have taken inspiration from the millions of fans across the country cheering them on.
Rahul Dravid reflects on India’s successful journey across nine cities in #CWC23 💪
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— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) November 13, 2023
Build-up: Welcome to our live blog as India take on New Zealand for a place in the World Cup final! The hosts will be looking to recall memories of their victory in this tournament on home soil in 2011. You can check out India’s previous record in the men’s ODI World Cup in our article here.
IND vs NZ: Wankhede pitch report
The pitch for the World Cup semifinal between India and New Zealand is expected to be on the slower side. Though the pitch at Wankhede stadium favours batting teams with consistent bounce, there are reports that the track for Wednesday might be on the slower side which will play naturally into India’s strength.
For detailed pitch report and records, click here.
IND vs NZ: Toss
India vs New Zealand toss is scheduled to happen at 1:30 pm IST.
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IND vs NZ Predictions, tips and betting odds
India are the favourites to progress to the finals.
New Zealand face uncertainties regarding the synergy between their batting and bowling units. The bowling attack has grappled with inconsistency, raising questions about their effectiveness. To challenge India in this crucial game, New Zealand must deliver a strong bowling performance.
As per the Dafabet odds, India are the sure-shot favourites to win the match.
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