IND vs NZ: The first semi-final of the ODI World Cup 2023 is to be held between India and New Zealand. Team India remained unbeaten in the league stage and won all its matches and made it to the semi-finals by topping the points table with 18 points.
At the same time, New Zealand has faced defeat in four matches. The Kiwi team made it to the semi-finals by finishing fourth in the points table with 10 points. Before the semi-final match, let us know how both the teams have performed in the last five matches.
15 matches in ICC tournament between IND and NZ
IND vs NZ: The teams of India and New Zealand have come face to face 15 times including the finals of ICC tournaments i.e. ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy and World Test Championship. Out of these, India has won only four matches, while New Zealand has won 10. One match has been cancelled due to rain.
Team India had defeated New Zealand twice in the 1987 World Cup. After this, they were defeated by seven wickets in the 2003 World Cup. After this, Team India failed to win over New Zealand in any ICC tournament for 20 years. In the league match of this World Cup, India won by four wickets and ended the two-decade long streak of defeat.
IND vs NZ, pitch report
ODI World Cup 2023 Semi-Final IND vs NZ: The pitch of Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium is considered suitable for batting. Due to it being batting friendly, a lot of fours and sixes are hit on this ground. Due to the bounce on the pitch, the ball hits the bat properly. There is not much help in bowling.
Apart from this, if done correctly, it completes the shape of the field. Spinners definitely get help on this red clay pitch. At the same time, fast bowlers also benefit from the new ball in the beginning.
Mumbai’s ODI Excitement: Statistical Showdown
IND vs NZ: In terms of historical statistics at Mumbai’s ODI ground, a total of 32 matches have been contested, with 17 victories for teams batting first and 15 for those batting second. Given this trend, winning the toss might incline teams to opt for batting first. The average first-innings score stands at 243, while the second innings averages 201. Mumbai has hosted three World Cup matches, all of which were high-scoring affairs.
In the recent clash between India and Sri Lanka, India posted a formidable 357 runs while restricting Sri Lanka to a mere 55. The upcoming first semi-final encounter between India and New Zealand promises to be a thrilling spectacle based on the historical data and the recent high-scoring encounters at this venue.
IND vs NZ: Playing XI
India- Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.
New Zealand- Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (captain), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wicketkeeper), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.