Published By Sanjay Thakur
IND vs NZ, World Cup 2023 semifinal: India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the league stage at Dharamsala.
Team India has been on a roll in the present men’s ODI World Cup, winning all nine matches so far. On their road to the semifinals, the team has exhibited flawless form and demolished every opponent. While the team will try to sustain its winning streak, New Zealand, who has a history of undermining India’s chances at important ICC events, will stand in their way.
During the pre-match press conference, Rohit Sharma stated that the focus is on the moment. India’s winning streak will also provide some comfort to fans. Both teams had previously met in the league stage in Dharamsala, with India winning by four wickets.
While New Zealand will want vengeance, India also has unfinished business with the Black Caps. It was the same opponent that knocked India out of the previous World Cup semifinal. Two years later, in the World Test Championship final, New Zealand defeated India.
However, given their recent form, India appears to be the favorites going into the competition. While India remains unblemished, New Zealand has suffered four consecutive defeats, throwing their campaign into turmoil.
As the two teams prepare to face off in the first semifinal at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, here are some critical statistics:
Head-to-Head: India vs. New Zealand
India and New Zealand have played 117 times, with India winning 59 of the matches, while New Zealand has won 50. Seven matches finished in a tie, while one ended in a no-results situation. The two last met in a bilateral series in January of this year, with India winning 2-1.
IND vs NZ : Head to Head stats in World Cups
The two nations have met ten times in ODI World Cups, with New Zealand having the upper hand. New Zealand has won five matches, while India has won four, with the fourth coming in the league stage. One game concluded without a winner.
Last five meetings between India and New Zealand
India has won the last four meetings between the two teams, while New Zealand has only won once.
Did you know that India now has the most wickets (85), the greatest economy rate (4.5), the best average (19.6), and the best strike rate (26.2) among all World Cup teams?most recently)
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