The undefeated home side, India are set to take on New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium.
India finished as the table topper with 9 wins out of the 9 league matches. On the other hand, New Zealand finisehd on fourth place with 5 wins out of the 9 matches.
These two teams already met in the league stage with India emerging winner after a closely contest match. Dary Mitchell was the star of the match with 130 runs but couldn't guide his team to a win.
New Zealand was only the team to give tough competition during the league stage to India.
Entering the semi-final showdown, Team India draws inspiration from the outstanding performances of Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, both of whom secured centuries in the last league game against the Netherlands on Sunday. As the batting unit demonstrates peak form, the bowling squad must match that intensity against the Kiwis.
The trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj has consistently been the driving force behind the Indian pace attack, and they may have to maintain a high level of pressure on the Kiwi batsmen in the upcoming Wednesday match.
Concerning the Kiwi team, Williamson's current form stands as a crucial factor, providing the Black Caps with a much-needed boost ahead of the clash at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While the spotlight may be on Kohli and Team India, the name resonating with everyone is the all-rounder Rachin Ravindra.
In this tournament, the young Kiwi sensation has amassed an impressive 565 runs at an astonishing average of 70.62, marking a historic World Cup debut campaign with three centuries – a feat unmatched by any other player.
The decision to elevate Ravindra up the batting order proves to be a strategic masterstroke by New Zealand's think-tank, a move validated by the southpaw's stellar performances. Although the absence of Matt Henry might pose a challenge to their plans, the experienced Tim Southee could prove invaluable, especially in seaming conditions in Mumbai.
India vs New Zealand | Semi-Final 1, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
The viewers can watch India vs New Zealand Live Stream in Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 3 and many other networks.
Star Sports Network India is the official broadcaster of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, it sheduled to air the tournament on Star Sports and OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar in India.The list below is showing the broadcasters by County or Territory.
The broadcasting rights for the upcoming event are held by various networks across different territories. Here’s a consolidated view of India vs New Zealand Live Stream TV Channels:
Afghanistan: RTA Sports and Ariana TV.
Australia: Foxtel TV, Kayo TV, and Nine Network.
Bangladesh: Gazi TV, T Sports, and BTV.
Canada: Willow TV.
Continental Europe: Yupp TV.
Caribbean Islands: ESPN.
England: Sky Sports Cricket.
Hong Kong: Astro Vinmeen HD and Yupp TV.
India: Star Sports Network and DD Sports.
Central East and North Africa: Etisalat and Starzplday.
New Zealand: Sky Sports and Sky Sports 3.
Nepal: Star Sports Network.
Pakistan: A Sports and PTV Sports.
Pacific Islands: TVWAN Action PAC.
Sri Lanka: Sirasa TV (TV1) and Star Sports Network.
South Africa: SuperSports.
South East Asia: Yupp TV.
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSports.
Singapore: Astro Vinmeen HD.
United States: Willow TV and Willow TV Xtra.
United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket.
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Pitch and Weather Conditions
Wankhede Stadium holds a history of memorable games, with one standout being the clash between Afghanistan and Australia. In that encounter, Glenn Maxwell's spectacular double century illuminated the Mumbai sky, securing a crucial victory for the Aussies against Afghanistan.
Traditionally, teams batting first have found success at this venue, with the Afghanistan-Australia match being the exception. India, for instance, managed to bowl out Sri Lanka for a mere 55 runs after posting a formidable total of 357 at the same stadium.
As for the weather, Wednesday's forecast predicts a maximum temperature of around 36 degrees Celsius. Some haziness might grace the Mumbai skyline during the match.
Teams
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Prasidh Krishna.
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young.