World Cup 2023 Semi-Final: Who has the Edge?
As the first World Cup 2023 Semi-Final between Bharat and New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, draws closer by the day, fans from all over the country prepare to cheer for the men in blue as they face the Kiwis in this critical match. They will be looking to square their debt from the 2019 semi-final, where New Zealand defeated them in a heartbreaking loss that knocked the team out of the tournament. As the two teams clash in another semi-final tomorrow, let us look at the factors that will play a major role in tomorrow’s match.
Bharat has been in a brutally dominant form since the very beginning of this tournament and has won all their group-stage matches. Much like the vintage Australian team led by Ricky Ponting, the current team India squad is also filled with match-winners, who have been in tremendous form in batting, bowling as well as fielding. Skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are entering the World Cup 2023 Semi-Final in their prime form and are among the highest run-scorers in the tournament, but all the other batsmen have been consistently scoring as well.
On the other hand, Mohammad Shami has also been in outstanding form and has been supported well by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj. Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja have given praiseworthy as well. Looking at their sheer record in Wankhede, team Bharat has excellent chances in this World Cup 2023 Semi-Final.
However, a seasoned team like New Zealand can never be underestimated – especially in this match. They have been in great form in this tournament as well. After their initial wins, they suffered a few losses in their last few games. But they returned to their winning ways in their last match against Sri Lanka, and their players carry plenty of experience in Bharat’s pitches due to the IPL, adding to their strength. It will thus be no easy task for either team to clinch this match.
The World Cup 2023 Semi-Final between Bharat and New Zealand begins tomorrow at 2 pm.
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