India's challenge to avoid 2019 repeat against New Zealand
| Date | November 15, 2023 |
| Time | 2:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Format | ODI |
| Series | ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Virat Kohli has odds of 3.94 to be the best batsman for India.
- Kane Williamson has odds of 4.17 to be New Zealand's best batsman.
- Jasprit Bumrah has odds of 3.87 to be India's best bowler.
- Trent Boult has odds of 3.83 to be the best bowler for New Zealand.
MATCH PREVIEW
We are into the 1st semifinal of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Hosts India, who have been in red-hot form, will take on New Zealand to seal a berth in the final. Indians haven't lost a game in the tournament and are the favorites to win this game, according to most cricket betting tips. Key players on the side have been in good form and will look to deliver in this contest. New Zealand won a crucial game against Sri Lanka to finish No. 4 on the points table. They have their batting line-up in good form and shall look to ride it. It is a high-pressure game, and we expect a cracker of a contest here.
India Preview
Rohit Sharma will be proud of how the side has played in this tournament. Most cricket betting sites had rated them at the top, and the side has delivered according to expectations. However, they will be under pressure to perform and not allow the law of averages to hurt them as it did in 2015 and 2019. They lost to New Zealand in the semifinal in 2019, and Sharma would like to avoid it here and expect senior players to do well.
Rohit Sharma had delivered good starts to the side. The Indian skipper would like to set up a big partnership with Shubman Gill as he plays at his home ground. Virat Kohli has been at his best with 543 runs, and he will look to anchor the innings in the middle order with Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul. Suryakumar Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja are good hitters who add solidity to the line-up.
It has been a phenomenal show from the Indian bowlers. The side will need early wickets from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj, as the Kiwi batsmen have done well in the tournament. Mohammad Shami is enjoying a purple patch and has an important role in this game. Kuldeep Yadav and Jadeja will enjoy bowling at this venue and shall look to trouble the Kiwi batters.
Expected Starting XI for India
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand Preview
Kane Williamson's side looked at its best when it mattered the most. They defeated Sri Lanka comprehensively to reach the semis. However, there are a few concerns about their recent form, as the side comes here with four losses in five games which has reduced their odds. They had won against India in the semifinal four years ago and would like to repeat that performance in this game.
Rachin Ravindra has made 565 runs, and he will look to deliver a solid start with Devon Conway. The Indian bowling attack has been in good form, and the side will need a good show from Williamson at No. 3. He must build partnerships with Darryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman. Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips, and Mitchell Santner add firepower to the lower middle order.
Trent Boult and Tim Southee have a lot of experience, and the side will need every ounce of it from them with the new ball. Lockie Ferguson must bowl tight spells, as the Indians will go after him in this game. Santner and Ravindra must keep the scoring rate in check in the middle overs. The side will also look for a good show from Phillips in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for New Zealand
Kane Williamson (c), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wk), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
TOSS: To Bat First
Chasing scores at this venue is never easy, as the ball does a lot in the second innings under the lights. The batting conditions are perfect in the afternoon. Both teams will have it in their minds at the toss and will look to bat first upon winning the toss.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
It is expected to be a warm and humid day in Mumbai on November 15. The wicket has been terrific to bat on, and batsmen can play their strokes easily on this track. There isn't much for the bowlers. The side batting first will be eyeing a score of more than 350 runs.
OUR PREDICTION
The New Zealanders have struggled with the ball in the last few games, and this will worry the side on a flat pitch against a batting line-up that is destroying attacks. They must bowl well to win this game. The Indians have been on a roll with nine consecutive wins in the tournament. They have their batsmen in excellent form and play in home conditions, so they shall start favorites.
Our Prediction is for India to win.
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