In a thrilling encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, India asserted their dominance, posting a formidable total of 397 runs against New Zealand in the first World Cup semifinal. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer played pivotal roles, both slamming centuries.
Virat Kohli’s remarkable innings saw him achieve his 50th ODI century, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Kohli’s century marked his sixth half-century in the ICC World Cup 2023, and he now aims to break Tendulkar’s record, aspiring to become the first batter with 50 ODI centuries.
New Zealand faced a challenging target of 398 runs to secure a place in the World Cup 2023 semifinals. Despite a valiant effort by Daryl Mitchell, who scored 134 off 119 balls, the Kiwis were bowled out for 327. Indian pacer Shami played a pivotal role, claiming seven wickets, including a crucial spell that disrupted New Zealand’s momentum when they were at 220-2.
While India celebrated their emphatic win, the spotlight remains on Virat Kohli’s historic century and India’s formidable performance, setting the stage for an exciting World Cup final.
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