Four years later, here we are, returning to the same stage where we left off – an ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final between the powerhouse teams of India and New Zealand. This time, the venue shifts to India’s Wankhede Stadium. Hello, and welcome back to SlogVlog! Today’s post is quite obvious, isn’t it? It’s a preview of the first semi-final between India and New Zealand. It’s a familiar matchup, reminiscent of the 2019 semi-final. It feels like déjà vu – a replay of the 2019 Semi-Final. Let the games begin, once again!
- 2019 Semi Final Recap
- Probable 11
- Stats
- Weather
- Pitch
- Prediction
- Player To Watch Out For
- Where/When/How to watch this match in INDIA AND NEW ZEALAND:
ICC CWC 2019 SEMI FINAL RECAP:
Let’s revisit the 2019 semi-final. The World Cup, hosted by England and Wales, saw this pivotal match take place at Old Trafford. New Zealand opted to bat first, setting what seemed like a reasonably achievable target for India, boasting a strong batting lineup featuring renowned names like Kohli, Rohit, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, and former Indian Captain and Wicket Keeper, MS Dhoni.
However, fate had other plans for India that day. The team struggled as wickets kept falling until Dhoni and Jadeja took charge. Dhoni played cautiously, while Jadeja attacked the bowling as if it were a T20 match! Dhoni wisely rotated the strike to Jadeja, setting up a crucial partnership. But just as Jadeja departed after scoring 77, Dhoni, who had just smacked a tremendous six, faced the next ball, only to be run out in a heart-wrenching moment. As Dhoni walked back to the pavilion after scoring 50, the hearts of 1.3 billion people, including mine, shattered. It was a moment that brought tears to many eyes, even those who typically don’t cry over a team’s loss. New Zealand, in turn, went on to lose the final against England, culminating in what’s hailed as one of the greatest finals in cricket history.
This match will be the most important match for all Indian cricket fans, every single one of them.
Probable 11 For Both Teams:
India:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Suryakumar Yadav
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammad Shami
- Mohammad Siraj
- Kuldeep Yadav
New Zealand:
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra
- Kane Williamson (C)
- Daryl Mitchell
- Mark Chapman
- Glenn Phillips
- Tom Latham (WK)
- Mitchell Santner
- Tim Southee
- Lockie Ferguson
- Trent Boult
Stats: India VS New Zealand:
| Matches- | 14 |
| India Won- | 4 |
| New Zealand Won- | 9 |
| Tied- | 0 |
| No Result- | 1 |
Weather Report:
This upcoming semi-final match is going to be vastly different from the previous one, notably in terms of the weather. No rain is expected, and the Wankhede Stadium is forecasted to bask in sunlight throughout the day. Thank goodness for that! Thank you, weather gods!
Pitch Report:
At the Wankhede Stadium during this Cricket World Cup, the pitch has shown a remarkable trend. It’s been highly conducive for batting in the initial innings and then continues to favor batsmen after the first 20 overs of the chase. However, within these initial 20 overs of the chase, the pacers tend to dominate. Interestingly, statistical data supports the observation that the team setting the target has secured more victories compared to the team chasing it.
Prediction:
As much as I’m inclined to support India in this match, New Zealand seems to have an equal chance. While India secured a victory against New Zealand this year, it wasn’t as dominant as their wins against other teams. New Zealand, on the other hand, has rediscovered its classic form, making the upcoming clash an even contest. Additionally, India hasn’t managed to defeat New Zealand in a knockout game thus far. This sets the stage for a thrilling encounter. It’s a moment to see if India can seek redemption for the heartbreak of 2019, or if New Zealand will once again surpass India, advancing to their third consecutive ICC Cricket World Cup final. And not to forget India haven’t lost a single match this World Cup
Player To Watch Out For:
Absolutely, Mohammad Shami from India has been a standout player to watch in this World Cup! His exceptional bowling performances have been noteworthy, and it would be fantastic if he replicates that form against New Zealand in this Semi-Final.
On the other hand, New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra has been displaying splendid form in this World Cup. His batting prowess has been impressive, and he’ll undoubtedly aim to replicate these performances against the top team in this tournament. Watching these key players in action will add an extra dimension of excitement to the match!
If you wanna watch this blockbuster rematch for the ages, then please log into Disney+Hotstar on Wednesday, November 15th 2023, at 2:00 PM IST, if you wanna see the broadcasting too then please log into Disney+Hotstar at 12:30 PM IST. If you live abroad in New Zealand, no worries; you can see your team’s match at 8:00 PM while having a beer with your loved ones! Only on Sky Sport NZ. Enjoy watching this thriller World Cup Match!
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