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In a high-stakes encounter, India and New Zealand are set to meet once again in the World Cup 2023 semi-final on Wednesday. The anticipated clash at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium promises to be a high-scoring thriller, given the flat surface that allows for big hits. Both Indian and New Zealand batters are in excellent form. Led by Rohit Sharma, the Indian squad aims to extend their winning streak and secure a spot as the first finalist in this year’s World Cup.
The outcome of the India vs New Zealand match will hinge on several factors, with various variables influencing the conditions. Rohit Sharma will be eager to win the toss, particularly on the Wankhede pitch, where the team batting first enjoys a clear advantage, especially with the new ball swinging well under the lights.
In the ICC World Cup 2023, the head-to-head record between India and New Zealand shows that India has played 117 One Day International (ODI) matches, dominating with 59 victories against the Kiwis. However, in the specific context of the ICC World Cup 2023, New Zealand has emerged victorious in 6 out of the total 10 clashes between the two teams. Despite this historical trend, in the ongoing World Cup, India displayed a strong performance against New Zealand, securing a convincing win with a margin of 4 wickets.
The Indian cricket team dominated the 2023 ODI World Cup with nine convincing victories. In contrast, New Zealand started strongly with four consecutive wins but faced a setback against India in their fifth match, leading to a loss of momentum. Subsequent defeats against South Africa, Australia, and Pakistan followed before they secured a spot in the semi-finals by defeating Sri Lanka in their last league match.
Virat Kohli of India leads the run charts in the ODI World Cup with 594 runs and will play a crucial role in stabilizing the middle-order against experienced pacers such as Trent Boult, Tim Southee, and Lockie Ferguson.
The match is scheduled to begin at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai at 2:00 PM IST.
