Today India will take on New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai for the first Semi-Final of the ICC World Cup 2023. India is the hot favorite to win the title for the third time. Home conditions will also favor India in today’s first Semi-Final to qualify. The hosts are unbeaten till now. They won 9 out of 9 games which will boost their morale for this big moment. They have outclassed every time with their brilliant all-round performances during the tournament. Batters are among the runs and bowlers are even lethal for their opponents. It will be India’s match to lose.
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On the other hand, at the start of the tournament, New Zealand won their matches but later lost momentum after losing four matches on a trot. New Zealand will have to face the strongest team of the tournament which decreases their winning chances. But remember that New Zealand is the only team that creates problems for India in the ICC tournaments.
Both teams will play with their best playing 11. So, the combination will matter a lot. India will utilize their spin attack by using the slow pitch. But their fast-bowling attack is also one of the best ones. Shami, Siraj, and Bumrah. New Zealand also has a good spin and fast bowling attack. So, it will be a good game of cricket as the batting sides of both teams are excellent.
India Playing 11 vs New Zealand
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah
As it is a slow pitch, Ashwin can be a good choice but Indian team management will go with Muhammad Shami who has been an x-factor for the team in the later part of the tournament.
New Zealand Playing 11 vs India
Tom Latham (c &wk) Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchel Santner, Trent Bolt, Matt Hanery, Mark Chapman
