by With their triumphant ninth consecutive victory in the tournament, they concluded the league stage as an unstoppable force. The Men in Blue also surpassed their previous record for the lengthiest undefeated streak within a single edition of the Men’s ODI World Cup, having previously secured eight consecutive wins in 2003.
Looking ahead, Team India’s upcoming encounter in the 2023 World Cup is the highly anticipated first semifinal against New Zealand, scheduled to take place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 15. In the league stage, India emerged as the table-toppers, whereas the Kiwis secured the fourth spot with 10 points from five games and an impressive net run rate of +0.743.
The Kiwi campaign got off to a blazing start with four consecutive victories, but they faced a daunting slump with four consecutive losses. However, their fortunes took a crucial turn in the final league game when they secured a pivotal win against Sri Lanka. Interestingly, one of New Zealand’s losses during the league stage was at the hands of India in Dharamsala.
During that memorable encounter, New Zealand took the crease first, posting a modest total of 273, despite Daryl Mitchell’s valiant effort, scoring 130 runs. India’s Mohammed Shami shone as he claimed a remarkable 5-54 with the ball. Team India executed a composed chase, successfully reaching the target in 48 overs with four wickets in hand, led by the brilliance of Virat Kohli, who played a sublime innings of 95 from 104 deliveries.
It’s worth noting that India and New Zealand locked horns in a high-stakes semifinal battle during the 2019 World Cup in Manchester. In that unforgettable clash, the Black Caps emerged victorious with an iconic 18-run win, a result that eliminated India from the tournament and etched their name in cricketing history.
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