2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 1st Semi-Final Preview: Key Players, Flash Strategy, Pitch and Prizes to be won.
Date: 15th November, 2023
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time: 2:00 PM IST/ 8:30 AM UTC
Key Players
IND
Batters – Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli
Bowlers – Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami
All-Rounders – Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin
NZL
Batters – Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell
Bowlers – Trent Boult, Tim Southee
All-Rounders – Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra
IND vs NZL: Pitch Report
The highly anticipated semi-final match between India and New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium is expected to be a run-fest. This stadium is renowned for being a haven for batsmen, as evidenced by the substantial first-innings totals recorded in the tournament. Its shorter boundaries are a boon for batters, encouraging them to play aggressively. Analyzing the ODI history at Wankhede, the outcomes have been fairly even - out of 27 ODIs, 14 were won by the team batting first, while 13 were clinched by the chasing teams. The average first innings score stands at a robust 261 runs. While traditionally, teams have preferred chasing scores at this venue, recent trends suggest a shift, with teams batting first gaining an upper hand in the last few matches. Moreover, evening games at the stadium have seen effective swing and seam bowling under the lights. Considering Mumbai's cooler evening weather, which offers a break from the daytime heat and humidity, opting to bat first and then defend a high score might be a favoured strategy for both teams in this clash of monumental proportions.
IND vs NZL: Head-To-Head ODI Record
Throughout their 117 One Day International (ODI) encounters, India has had the upper hand against New Zealand, winning 59 times, compared to New Zealand's 50 victories. Seven of these matches ended without a result, and there was one tie. In the context of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, their rivalry is closely matched. Out of ten World Cup games they've played against each other, New Zealand slightly leads with five wins, while India trails closely with four victories. One of these World Cup matches was abandoned without a result.
Flash Strategy
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