Virat Kohli To Rohit Sharma: India's Top Batters Against New Zealand In ODIs

14.11.2023 - 08:59 sports.ndtv.com

After a nine-match unbeaten streak at the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023, India will face New Zealand in the first semi-final match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Rohit Sharma's 'Men in Blue' displayed a stellar performance at the ongoing prestigious tournament and ended the league stage at the top of the ODI World Cup 2023 standings with 18 points.

They had a net run rate of 2.570. India started their campaign after defeating Australia. The hosts then went on to defeat Afghanistan, their arch-rival Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and the Netherlands.

The 'Men in Blue' finished the league round with a resounding 160-run victory over the Dutch side, keeping their perfect unbeaten record in the ongoing tournament intact.

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