World Cup: India defeat New Zealand by 70 runs to storm into final
India posted a massive 397/4 on the board after electing to bat and would go on to restrict New Zealand to 327 in reply.
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Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami, along with Shreyas Iyer, played important roles in India’s 70-run victory over New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup. AP
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India’s captain Rohit Sharma and New Zealand’s captain Kane Williamson at the coin toss at the Wankhede Stadium. AP
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Rohit Sharma got India off to another flying start with a 29-ball 47, helping India make the most of the powerplay. AP
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Shubman Gill suffered with cramps while batting in hot and humid conditions in Mumbai, and had to retire hurt on 79. AP
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The biggest moment of the day was Virat Kohli surpassing Sachin Tendulkar to become the first batter to 50 ODI centuries. AP
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Shreyas Iyer also played an important role in propelling India to 397/4 by smashing a 67-ball century, his second in a row. AP
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Mohammed Shami struck early during New Zealand’s chase, removing openers Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra in successive overs. AP
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Captain Kane Williamson helped New Zealand fight back by forging a solid 181-run third-wicket stand with Daryl Mitchell, contributing with 69 runs himself. AP
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Daryl Mitchell would go on to bring up his second century of the tournament, both coming against India, and would eventually depart for a 119-ball 134. AP
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While Shami was the pick of India’s bowlers, the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav also chipped in with wickets. AP
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Mohammed Shami finished with figures of 7/57, the best by an Indian at the ICC World Cup. AP
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New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson looks on following his team’s 70-run defeat against India in the ICC World Cup semi-final in Mumbai. AP
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