India blast way to Cricket World Cup final after beating New Zealand
India maintained their perfect record at their home Cricket World Cup as they sealed a place in Sunday’s final by beating New Zealand in Mumbai.
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"Sloppy...": Rohit Sharma's Self-Criticism Despite India's ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 Final Entry
India are on the cusp of history. One more win and the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team will win the the ODI World Cup 2023. If India win the final on Sunday, it will be the third ODI Cricket World Cup for the side. Following a 70-run win over New Zealand in the semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said his side was a little sloppy on the field. He also lauded Kiwi batters Daryl Mitchell and skipper Kane Williamson for their 181-run partnership.
Watch: David Beckham Plays Football With Virat Kohli. Don't Miss The Caption
The knockout stages of the Cricket World Cup 2023 got underway on Wednesday as India squared off against New Zealand in the first semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium. Ahead of the match, star India batter Virat Kohli caught up with former Real Madrid and Manchester United footballer David Beckham, who also paraded the Cricket World Cup trophy with batting great Sachin Tendulkar. Taking to Instagram, Beckham posted a video where he can be seen exchanging a couple of one-twos with Kohli.
Festy Ebosele ready to take the baton and impress for Ireland
James McClean will bid farewell to a stellar international career when he takes to the pitch for the Republic of Ireland's friendly fixture with New Zealand on Tuesday night.
Joshua and Wilder to fight separate opponents in Dec. 23 Saudi mega-show
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"All The Morons...": Sunil Gavaskar's Explosive Take On Pitch Change 'Nonsense' In Cricket World Cup 2023
The Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal between India and New Zealand was steeped in controversy after several reports suggested that the hosts have changed the pitch at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in order to assist their spinners. The reports said that although a new deck was prepared for the match, the match was ultimately played on a 'used surface'. After Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Mohammed Shami guided India to the Cricket World Cup 2023 final with a win over New Zealand, legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar fumed over the rumours and rubbished any such suggestions.
Watch: Anushka Sharma Can't Keep Calm, Blows Flying Kisses As Virat Kohli Hits Historic Century In Cricket World Cup 2023
Virat Kohli created history by slamming his 50th ODI century during the Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal match between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Kohli surpassed legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar to claim the world record of scoring the highest number of centuries in ODI cricket. Celebrations erupted all around the ground as Kohli reached the milestone and wife Anushka Sharma's reaction has gone viral. Anushka could not control her excitement and was seen blowing flying kisses towards Kohli. Sachin was also in attendance and he, along with legendary footballer David Beckham, was seen applauding the huge feat.
India Thrash Kiwis In Semi-Final. Final Stop: Narendra Modi Stadium Sunday
Virat Kohli scored a record-breaking 50th one-day international hundred before Mohammed Shami took a sensational seven wicket-haul as India sealed a place in the World Cup final with a 70-run win over New Zealand in Mumbai on Wednesday. Kohli made 117, to surpass the record he had shared with India great Sachin Tendulkar, and Shreyas Iyer a rapid 105 in a commanding total of 397-4 that also featured Shubman Gill's 80 not out.