India vs New Zealand Live Score Updates, 1st Semi-Final: IND vs NZ, An inspired India side, led by skipper Rohit Sharma, will take on New Zealand at the historic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai from 2 pm today. The Wankhede Stadium holds fond memories for India as the 2011 World Cup final, which India won, was played here.
Rohit’s India are the highest-ranked side in the ICC World Cup points table with 9 wins from their 9 matches so far. However, the Indian team management will be cautious as the Men in Blue were also the highest-ranked side in the 2019 tournament when they lost to the Kiwis by 18 runs in the semi-finals.
This Indian side has been the standout team of the tournament and looks balanced in all departments. The Indian pace attack of Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj has been the envy of all teams in the tournament, while the spinners – Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja – have been able to dismantle the opposition in the middle overs with a mix of defensive and attacking bowling.
New Zealand, on the other hand, are not the team to be distracted by the big names in India’s playing XI and will look to stick to the style of cricket that has made the Kiwis one of the most successful sides in world cricket in recent times.
The Black Caps will be looking to young cricket prodigy Rachin Ravindra to fire once again against the hosts on Wednesday, while skipper Kane Williamson will continue to shoulder most of the responsibility in the batting line-up.
India and New Zealand world cup squads:
India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Prasidh Krishna, Suryakumar Yadav.
New Zealand squad: Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young.
India vs New Zealand: When and where to watch?
India vs New Zealand first semi-final match will air live on Indian television via Star Sports channels. Indian viewers can also enjoy free live streaming of these matches on the Disney+Hotstar app and website. Social media giant Meta has also partnered with the ICC for World Cup 2023 coverage on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Threads.
India vs New Zealand Live: Team India arrives at Wankhede stadium
India vs New Zealand Live: Indian team arrived at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to play the semi-final encounter against the Kiwis. The Men in Blue will look to take revenge on the Kiwis for the defeat in the last semi-final encounter.
India vs New Zealand Live: Why are users on social media angry with Star Sports?
India vs New Zealand Live: Rohit Sharma-led India are all set to take on New Zealand in the semi-final of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 15. However, ahead of the scheduled match on Wednesday, the broadcaster – Star Sports – has come under a lot of criticism from social media users.
A preview poster released by Star Sports for the upcoming clash of titans showed Kiwi captain Kane Williamson and veteran Indian batsman Virat Kohli standing side by side with the details of the match below.
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India vs New Zealand Live: Former Indian cricketer says ‘India have an edge’
India vs New Zealand Live: Former Indian cricketer Chandu Borde while speaking to ANI said,”Reaching semis is a good achievement. Both teams will try to reach finals. We are expecting good cricket. From the Indian point of view, the way boys are playing, they are playing confidently. The expectations from the team are very high. In India, cricket is popular so people will be backing them. It appears that India has an edge over New Zealand because of how good they have been all-round but you cannot be complacent in ODI cricket,”
“The confidence level of the team is high, they are used to the conditions, they are backed by people at home and it has given them confidence, these three factors will be a plus for India and help them do well,” Borde added.
India vs New Zealand Live: Former Bangladesh skipper says Virat can score his 50th ODI ton today
India vs New Zealand Live: Former Bangladesh skipper Mohammad Ashraful believes that Indian veteran batter Virat Kohli can hit his 50th century today.
Speaking to ANI, he said,”Virat missed out on two centuries, everyone in the team is in good form, in every game Rohit is giving a firing start, Iyer and Rahul are in good form. So I think we may see Virat’s 50th hundred,”
India vs New Zealand Live: Rohit praises New Zealand says Kiwis ‘most disciplined team’
India vs New Zealand Live: Speaking to reporters, Rohit said,“New Zealand is probably the most disciplined team. They play smart cricket, they understand the opposition very well. They understand the mentality of the opposition. They have been very consistent playing semis and finals of all ICC tournaments”
India vs New Zealand Live: Virendra Sehwag’s advice to the Indian team: ‘Play fearless and…’
India vs New Zealand Live: Former Indian opener Virendra Sehwag gave his advice on how India can win the world cup. He said, “Play fearless and give your best. Don’t think about the results. If eleven players give their best, they will win,”
“When we were chatting before the games, everyone was telling each other to give your best. No praising amongst each other. Gary Kirsten also ensured there was no negativity in the dressing room. That worked for us,” Sehwag added.
India vs New Zealand Live: What to expect from Wankhede track?
India vs New Zealand Live: According to an Indian Express report, the Indian team management has asked the BCCI curators to shave off most of the grass at Wankhede Stadium.
A Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) confirmed told the Express that the team management requested a slow track.
“It won’t be a turner but the team had asked for a slow pitch. It was the main reason we shaved off the grass,” the official said.
India vs New Zealand Live: Sunil Gavasakar’s after winning toss at Wankhede
India vs New Zealand Live: If the Indian team wins the toss, it should bowl second as setting up a target will put pressure on New Zealand, cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar said on November 14, a day ahead of the high-stake semifinal clash of ICC World Cup 2023 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
“If India is defending a total bowling second, I do believe that will help also because there is scoreboard pressure, you might not be able to get 400 but 260 or 270, that will put pressure on New Zealand,” Gavaskar said, while speaking at Star Sports show ‘Game Plan’.
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India vs New Zealand Live: Probabel XI for both teams
India vs New Zealand Live:
India: Probable playing XI
Rohit Sharma (capt), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand: Probable playing XI
Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (capt), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
India vs New Zealand Live: Mumbai police issue traffic advisory
India vs New Zealand Live: Ahead of the India vs New Zealand World Cup semi-final match in Wankhede Stadium on 15 November (Wednesday), Mumbai traffic police have issued an advisory.
The Mumbai traffic police said the guidelines related to traffic arrangements for citizens and spectators will be effective from 11 am on Wednesday till midnight (midnight).
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India vs New Zealand Live: Rajinikanth, David Beckham and others to watch key clash
India vs New Zealand Live: The mouth-watering semi-final clash between India and New Zealand is set to take place today at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Mumbai mega-event is expected to be attended by a host of celebrities including superstar Rajinikanth, footballer David Beckham, industrialist Nita Ambani, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and many more.
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India vs New Zealand Live: Match prediction for today
India vs New Zealand Live: The clash between India and New Zealand is going to be one of the most interesting matches of the ICC World Cup 2023. Indian fans will be a little bit hesitant as New Zealand defeated India in the ICC World Cup 2019 semi-final. But, this is a different Team India we are talking about which has shown absolute class this World Cup season.
New Zealand had a great start to their World Cup campaign, but they faced back-to-back four defeats with their qualification under the clouds at one point. We think the side winning the toss will have a clear advantage, but even if the Rohit Sharma-led squad has to bowl first, our pacers have shown the ability to keep great batters under tight leash and keep the run rate in control.
This is going to be a high-scoring big match after which India will emerge victorious and become the first finalist of the ICC World Cup 2023.
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India vs New Zealand Live: ‘Don’t worry about the results’, former Indian cricketer’s advice to Rohit and Co.
India vs New Zealand Live: Former Indian test cricketer Diana Fram Edulji while speaking to ANI said, “Indian team is playing fearless cricket, they should continue to do it. Don’t worry about the result, if you play good cricket you will win.”
India vs New Zealand Live: ‘Run like a horse’ Bharat Arun’s advice to Mohammed Shami
India vs New Zealand Live: Speaking to ESPN Cricinfo, Arun said, “I remember Mohammed Shami saying once, ‘I need to run in like a horse to be successful’. All this World Cup, Shami has been running in – galloping, you could say – fluently, with an amazing rhythm that complements his bowling skills,”
“Fast bowling is all about a feeling inside that drives the bowler to run in with rhythm and confidence, which in turn enable him to pull off special feats. Shami is being driven by that feeling now. With the kind of momentum he builds in his run-up, and his smooth, repetitive action, he has been able to pitch the ball like he is skimming a flat stone on water, skidding through batters’ defences” Arun added.
India vs New Zealand Live: Wankhede pitch report
India vs New Zealand Live: Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has gained a reputation for hosting matches characterized by high scores. The playing surface is conducive to batting, featuring a pitch that facilitates easy boundary hits with its small dimensions. While the pitch does provide some support for spin bowlers, the compact size of the boundaries could pose challenges for slower bowlers.
India vs New Zealand Live: Fantasy XI for today
India vs New Zealand Live: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli (vc), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Jasprit Bumrah, Matt Henry, Trent Boult.
India vs New Zealand Live: Head to head records
India vs New Zealand Live: Team India has played 117 matches in the One Day International (ODI) format of the game with India having a clear domination as it won 59 matches against the Kiwis. But, in the ICC World Cup 2023, New Zealand has defeated India 6 times out of the total 10 clashes so far. In the World Cup 2023, India played well against New Zealand and defeated them with a good margin of 4 wickets.
India vs New Zealand Live: Toss not a factor at Wankhede, says Rohit
India vs New Zealand Live: Ahead of the high-intensity match, the Indian skipper addressed the press in Mumbai, where he was asked how the toss would be a factor.
To this, Sharma said, as news agency ANI quoted, “I have played a lot of cricket here and just 5 or 6 games are not going to tell a lot about what Wankhede is, but I certainly believe that Toss is not a factor.”
Apart from this, Sharma was asked whether the team thinks about what happened in the 2019 World Cup. “In the back of your mind, you know what has happened in the past but what has happened in the past is the past,” he replied.
“What you can do today and tomorrow is what we usually talk about. I don’t think there is much debate or talk about what happened 10 years ago or the last World Cup,” news agency ANI quoted him as saying.
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India vs New Zealand Live: Mumbai weather prediction
India vs New Zealand Live: The weather conditions in Mumbai are set to be very warm with hazy sunshine. According to AccuWeather, there is 1% probability of rain during the day and zero percent at night in Mumbai. The probability of thunderstorms in the city is zero percent. The temperature is expected to range between 36 degrees to 25 degrees Celsius and winds are expected to blow at the speed of around 6 km/hr in the south-south-west direction in the day and 6 km/h in north-east direction in the night. The possibility of wind gusts with a speed of 28 km/h in the daytime and 22 km/h during the night cannot be ruled out. There is 21% probability of cloud cover during daytime and zero percent at night.
India vs New Zealand Live: When, where and how to watch?
India vs New Zealand Live: India vs New Zealand first semi-final match will air live on Indian television via Star Sports channels. Indian viewers can also enjoy free live streaming of these matches on the Disney+Hotstar app and website. Social media giant Meta has also partnered with the ICC for World Cup 2023 coverage on Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and Threads.
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India vs New Zealand Live: ‘Past is past’ says Rohit
India vs New Zealand Live: While addressing the press on the eve of the high-stake semifinal, Sharma was asked whether the team thinks about what happened in the 2019 World Cup. “In the back of your mind, you know what has happened in the past but what has happened in the past is the past,” he replied.
“What you can do today and tomorrow is what we usually talk about. I don’t think there is much debate or talk about what happened 10 years ago or the last World Cup,” news agency ANI quoted him as saying.
“Half of the guys were not even born when we won our first World Cup (1983) and then when we won our second World Cup (2011), half of the guys were not even playing the game. For us, the current crop of players are very much into what can happen today. I don’t see them talking about how we won the last World Cup or the first. The focus is on how they can get better and what are the things they need to improve. The focus is always on the present,”
India vs New Zealand Live: World Cup squads of both sides
India vs New Zealand Live: India squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Prasidh Krishna, Suryakumar Yadav.
New Zealand squad: Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young.
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