Indian cricket workforce skipper Rohit Sharma supplied an explosive begin to his aspect however missed out on his half-century throughout the Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal in opposition to New Zealand on Wednesday. Rohit appeared utterly in management in opposition to the Kiwi bowlers and was in a position to slam 47 runs off simply 29 deliveries with the assistance of 4 fours and 4 sixes. It lastly took a sensational catch from Kane Williamson off the bowling of Tim Southee to finish his innings however not earlier than he handed India a strong benefit at the beginning of the match. Spouse Ritika Sajdeh was disenchanted together with his dismissal and her response has gone viral on social media.
Earlier. Rohit Sharma gained the toss and opted to bat in opposition to New Zealand.
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma mentioned throughout the time of toss, “We’re gonna bat first. Appears like an excellent pitch. Appears like on the slower aspect. No matter we do, we have to do properly. I feel it was again in 2019 after we performed the semis. NZ is without doubt one of the most constant sides. Crucial day. Continuously, speaking about how necessary it’s about turning up on that day. Similar workforce.”
Rohit Sharma out 47 on 29 balls,what a stroke 🇮🇳.#INDvsNZ #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/eCkES3crP8
— Masab(@ImSaratendulka) November 15, 2023
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson mentioned throughout the time of toss, “We might have batted first. Hopefully, some dew later. Superb event. 4 years in the past, comparable state of affairs however a special location. They’ve been enjoying some good cricket. All the time a constructing section between the tournaments. Have to assess what’s in entrance of you when the event begins. We’re going with the identical workforce from the earlier match.”
India (Enjoying XI):Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand (Enjoying XI): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham(w), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.
(With ANI inputs)
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