Mumbai: The unbeaten team India, led by Rohit Sharma, touched down in Mumbai on Monday, ahead of the much anticipated intense ICC World Cup 2023 semi-final showdown against New Zealand, the 2019 runner-up, slated for Wednesday.
#WATCH | Team India arrives at Mumbai airport ahead of ICC World Cup Semi-Final match against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, November 15.#IndvsNZ #ICCCricketWorldCup pic.twitter.com/SBo3hYmTJf
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With an impressive 160-run victory against the Netherlands, Rohit Sharma’s Team India concluded the league stage, maintaining their flawless unbeaten streak in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023.
Captain Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, India head coach Rahul Dravid, and many others were seen walking towards the bus.
India has been unbeatable thus far in the tournament, and they will now face the Kiwis in the semi-final on Wednesday. New Zealand finished fourth, knocking Pakistan and Afghanistan out of contention. The semi-final encounter will be a huge test for the Indians, who have struggled in big competitions over the last decade.
The scars from 2019 are still fresh in their minds, as India fell short by 18 runs against the same squad in the same stage of this competition.
India have been outstanding in all aspects, including batting, fielding, and bowling. New Zealand, on the other hand, got off to a fast start in this year’s version before losing their stride and eventually qualifying for the finals. Australia will face South Africa in the other semi-final on Thursday at Eden Gardens.