The cricket world is abuzz with anticipation as the unbeaten Indian cricket team faces off against New Zealand in the first semifinal of the ODI World Cup 2023 at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium on November 15. This clash carries extra weight as India seeks to maintain its undefeated streak, having already triumphed over New Zealand in the league stage. Meanwhile, the Kiwis aim to replicate their 2019 semifinal success against the Men in Blue.
The battleground at Wankhede promises a thrilling contest, with a pitch expected to favor batsmen. This sets the stage for an exciting battle, with both teams eyeing a spot in the highly coveted final.
India vs New Zealand World Cups Head-To-Head: Looking at their history in World Cups, India and New Zealand have faced each other ten times, with the Black Caps securing victory in five matches, India in four, and one match ending in a tie.
Rain, Rain, Go Away? What Happens if the Skies Open Up: Cricket fans are all too familiar with the unpredictable nature of the weather. In case rain interrupts the semifinal on November 15, there’s a Reserve Day in place. Should the Reserve Day also face weather woes, India, having finished at the top of the league stage, would advance to the summit clash.
Match Details:
- Start Time: 2:00 PM IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
How to Catch the Action: For those glued to their television screens, the match will be broadcast live on all Star Sports Network channels. If you prefer the digital realm, the Disney+ Hotstar app and website will be streaming the match live.
International Viewers: Cricket enthusiasts around the globe can catch the action through various networks:
- India – Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar
- Pakistan – PTV Sports
- Australia – 9Now and Fox Sports
- US and Canada – ESPN+
- UK – Sky Sports and My5
- New Zealand – Sky Sport and Sky Go
Meet the Squads:
India:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Prasidh Krishna
New Zealand:
Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway (wk), Lockie Ferguson, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young, Kyle Jamieson
As the cricket fever reaches its peak, fans are in for a gripping showdown at Wankhede Stadium. The clash between these cricketing giants promises to be a spectacle, and the cricketing world eagerly awaits the outcome of this high-stakes encounter.