Historic win by India against the Kiwis, reaching the World Cup final

Mumbai, November 16: Historic win by India against the Kiwis, In the semifinal on Wednesday played at Mumbai Wankhede stadium. India wins a historic game against New Zealand by 70 runs. Mohammed Shami took a brilliant 7-57 to take his third five-wicket haul of the tournament, while Virat Kohli scored his 50th ODI century and Shreyas Iyer scored his second consecutive century as India won by 70 runs. Went. Over New Zealand. With this victory, India got a place in the final of the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 on Wednesday.

In a semi-final featuring many ups and downs, Shami played a decisive role, taking four early wickets and disrupting New Zealand’s momentum despite a strong century from Daryl Mitchell (134). Mitchell and captain Kane Williamson (69) made a brilliant partnership of 181 runs for the third wicket. On the basis of Shami’s excellent performance, India avenged its defeat against New Zealand at the same stage four years ago in 2019.

Shami, who was brought into the team due to Hardik Pandya’s injury, showcased his potential with figures of 7-57 in 9.5 overs. On the basis of Kohli’s record-breaking 50th century and Iyer’s explosive innings, India made a strong score of 397/4 in 50 overs. Shami’s heroics in the bowling department ensured that New Zealand were restricted to 327 runs in 48.5 overs.

Two-time World Cup winners India will now face the winner of the other semi-final between Australia and South Africa for the championship title. The final is scheduled to be held on Sunday (November 19) in Ahmedabad.

Shami achieved significant success by dismissing openers Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra early. He later returned to dismiss key batsmen including Williamson and Tom Latham in the decisive over. Shami’s exceptional performance included taking the wickets of Mitchell, Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson in the final overs, completing his best performance in ODIs.

As Mitchell and Williamson took New Zealand past 200, Shami intervened and took two wickets in three balls in the 33rd over. The packed Wankhede Stadium echoed with patriotic slogans as the Indian bowlers were aiming to take more wickets. Mitchell’s resistance ended in the 46th over, with Ravindra Jadeja catching him off Shami’s bowling at the score of 134, sealing India’s memorable victory.

Earlier in the match, Kohli set a new record for most centuries in ODIs and Iyer contributed a powerful century, helping India reach a huge total. Kohli’s 50th century and Iyer’s aggressive 105 runs with the help of eight sixes showcased India’s batting ability. Despite a fast start from Rohit Sharma, a half-century from Shubman Gill and a solid partnership between Kohli and Iyer, Kohli’s dismissal after scoring 117 is a sign of a change in momentum. Iyer and KL Rahul continued to take the total forward and India ended their innings at 397/4.

The comprehensive win sealed India’s place in the final of the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023, setting the stage for an exciting encounter as they await their opponent in the other semi-final.