October 22, 2023
Dharamsala, India
India continued their winning run in the 2023 ICC World Cup with a comprehensive victory in the India vs New Zealand match at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday. India won the toss and elected to field first, and Mohammed Shami got them off to a dream start by taking two wickets in the first over. He went on to take a five-wicket haul, his first in an ODI World Cup, as New Zealand were bowled out for 273.
In reply, India lost wickets at regular intervals, but Virat Kohli held the innings together with a brilliant 95. He was dismissed just five runs short of his century, but Ravindra Jadeja and Suryakumar Yadav saw India home to victory with four wickets in hand.
Shami was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance. His five-wicket haul was the best bowling performance by an Indian bowler in an ODI World Cup match. Kohli’s 95 was also a special innings, as he showed great composure and skill to anchor the Indian chase.
India’s victory over New Zealand was their fifth consecutive win in the tournament. They are now unbeaten and top the points table. On the other hand, New Zealand suffered their first defeat of the tournament. They are now second in the points table, but they still have a good chance of qualifying for the semi-finals.
This was also India’s first win against New Zealand in an ICC event in 20 years. The victory was celebrated by fans all over India, and it was a special day for Indian cricket.
Brief Scorecard:
New Zealand: 273 all out in 49.5 overs (Daryl Mitchell 130, Rachin Ravindra 75; Mohammed Shami 5/54)
India: 274/6 in 48 overs (Virat Kohli 95, Ravindra Jadeja 50 not out)
Result: India won by 4 wickets
Man of the Match: Mohammed Shami
Shami was named player of the match in the India vs New Zealand clash!
Mohammed Shami was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance in India’s victory over New Zealand in the 2023 ICC World Cup match on October 22. He took a five-wicket haul, his first in an ODI World Cup, as New Zealand were bowled out for 273.
Shami started the innings with a bang, taking two wickets in the first over. He then returned in the middle overs to break a dangerous partnership between Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell. He also took two wickets in the death overs to ensure that New Zealand were bowled out for a total that India could chase down.
Shami’s five-wicket haul was the best bowling performance by an Indian bowler in an ODI World Cup match. It was also his first five-wicket haul in an ODI since 2019.
Shami has been in excellent form in the 2023 World Cup. He has taken 11 wickets in five matches, and he is the leading wicket-taker for India in the tournament. He has also been very economical, with an economy rate of just 5.09.
Shami is a vital member of the Indian bowling attack, and his performance in the match against New Zealand was crucial to India’s victory. He is one of the most experienced bowlers in the Indian team, and he is always a threat to the opposition batsmen.
Shami’s performance in the match against New Zealand was a testament to his skill and experience. He is one of the best bowlers in the world, and he is playing a key role in India’s quest for their third ODI World Cup title.
India’s unbeaten run continues in the 2023 ICC World Cup
India continued their unbeaten run in the 2023 ICC World Cup with a victory in the India vs New Zealand match at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday. This was India’s fifth consecutive win in the tournament, and they are now the only unbeaten team.
India’s unbeaten run is a testament to their strength and depth as a team. They have a well-balanced batting line-up and a bowling attack that can perform well in all conditions. India has also been very good at fielding, and they have not made many mistakes in the tournament so far.
India’s next match is against England on October 26. England is one of the favorites to win the World Cup, but India will be confident of their chances. India has a good record against England in World Cups, and they will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in the tournament.
If India can continue their unbeaten run, they will be the favorites to win the World Cup. They have a very strong team, and they are playing with a lot of confidence. India will be looking to win their third ODI World Cup title, and they are on the right track so far.