Virat Kohli in action en route to his 95 off 104 balls against New Zealand at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
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Table toppers India and New Zealand lock horns today in the scenic mountains of Dharamsala. Both sides come into this game with four wins out of four, but only one can keep that unbeaten streak alive after tonight.
Will it be Rohit Sharma's Men in Blue or Kane Wililamson's Black Caps? Stay tuned to our page as we keep you up-to-speed with all the action from the field.
India hope to clip Kiwi wings!
Those iconic stadium steeples, the Dauladhar mountain range in the background, the thin air, the perpetual dance of sun and shadow followed by an eerie moon…
The poetry-inspiring conditions, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium will become the theatre for a tournament-defining contest today as India and New Zealand run into each other with a point to prove on says Roshan Thyagarajan.
HPCA Stadium, Pitch Report by Ravi Shastri and Simon Doull
The dynamic duo of Shastri and Doull point out that it's the least grass they've seen in Dharamsala, it will be on the slower side.
What one must worry about is the dew, and how much dew comes on. It is a lot cooler here, so that will be a factor taken into account as well.
This pitch will be on the slower side, but still a good wicket to bat on. Despite there being dew, teams though shouldn't be afraid to bat first.
India and New Zealand Team News!
India will be without Hardik Pandya who twisted his ankle in the game against Bangladesh. Mohammad Shami and Suryakumar Yadav could come in to balance the side with Shardul Thakur likely to miss out.
New Zealand will continue to be without captain Kane Williamson who injured his fingers and isn't fit yet. Tim Southee is back fit but the Kiwis are unlikely to tweak with their winning combination.
A closer look at the HPCA Stadium surface, courtesy DK!
Could it be time for Shami to make his bow at World Cup 2023?
Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj warm up before the start of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between India and New Zealand, at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.
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Toss: India win toss, choose to bowl!
Rohit Sharma says India will back their strength to chase in these conditions
No particular reason. In training yesterday we thought dew came in early. Good pitch, shouldn't change too much. (Unbeaten so far) Important to keep momentum going and forget the past. We know the nature of the WC - all teams can beat anyone. (Dharamsala conditions) This is one place everyone wants to come and play. Pictureseque. (Injury issues) No Hardik. Shardul also misses out. Shami and Suryakumar are in.Rohit Sharma (India Captain)
No changes for the Kiwis as Tom Latham says they would've liked to bowl first as well
We would've bowled first as well due to the dew. (Unbeaten run) We have built a bit of momentum and we have tried to apply our game plan. Want to adapt as quick as we can to these new conditions. Can't afford to put guard down, anyone can beat anyone. (Combination) Same team.Tom Latham (New Zealand Captain)
India vs New Zealand: Playing XIs
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj.
New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk & c), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson and Trent Boult.
Team India's head coach Rahul Dravid slammed the ICC over 'average' pitch ratings
You knew there was trouble brewing when mid-way through answering a question in Hindi, Rahul Dravid said: “…maybe I’ll answer this English so I don’t get myself into trouble.” says Roshan Thyagarajan
Teams walk out for the national anthems!
There's plenty of noise around the ground India and New Zealand walk out for the national anthems.
It's going to be a sea of blue today in Dharamsala, but there's still some empty stands for now with spectators slowly making their way in.
Here's a look at why New Zealand are missing regular captain Kane Williamson. The skipper injured his thumb on his comeback to the side from an ACL injury and faces another spell on the sidelines.
He's with the team though, motivating the squad with his presence.
New Zealand's captain Kane Williamson's thumb is in a cast during practice at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
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All set for the start!
Devon Conway and Will Young walk out to open the batting for New Zealand. Conway in particular has looked in really good form so far in the tournament.
Jasprit Bumrah who himself has been in great rhythm has the new ball in hand for India.
Over 1: New Zealand 0/0
0.6 - No run, back of length outside off and again Conway leaves for the keeper. Right on the money from Bumrah as he starts with a maiden over.
0.5 - No run, length delivery outside off and Conway shoulders arms.
0.4 - No run, Conway is cramped for room as Bumrah gets it to nip in and takes a big inside edge onto the pads.
0.3 - No run, full into the pads this time and Conway defends.
0.2 - No run, angled across Conway who this time gets bat behind ball to defend.
0.1 - No run, tentative poke from Conway but he pulls his bat back in time as Bumrah pitches it full outside off.
There are two slips in place for the over.
Over 2: New Zealand 5/0
1.6 - 1 run, Young dabs it to third man to retain strike.
1.5 - No run, Siraj is landing it on the seam and getting the ball to nip away as Young again leaves.
1.4 - No run, back of length just outside off and Young shoulders arms.
1.3 - No run, Siraj bangs it short closer to Young who leaves for the keeper.
1.2 - FOUR! Width offered by Siraj and Young gets off the mark with a good cut through the gap at point.
1.1 - No run, back of length from Siraj and Young shoulders arms.
Mohammed Siraj, right-arm fast medium, will bowl from the other end.
Over 3: New Zealand 9/0
2.6 - No run, full just outside off and Young taps it to point.
2.5 - No run, Bumrah drags the length back and Young leaves for the keeper.
2.4 - No run, again another solid block from Young towards cover.
2.3 - No run, full outside off from Bumrah and Young leans forward to defend.
2.2 - No run, Bumrah cranks up the pace as Young leaves this time.
2.1 - FOUR! Short outside off from Bumrah and Young dabs it gently past backward point. Siraj puts in a dive at third man but it's placed fine and escapes for four.
Over 4: New Zealand 9/1
3.6 - No run, full in the fourth-stump channel and Ravindra defends.
3.5 - No run, Ravindra punches to covers but Suryakumar this time puts in an excellent dive to cut off any run. As I was saying, 'sharp in the field'.
Replays show Shreyas also did the 'medal' celebration towards their fielding coach. Team India have been sharp in the field all through this tournament.
3.4 - No run, Siraj bangs it short outside off and Ravindra leaves for the keeper.
Rachin Ravindra, left handed bat, walks out to the crease.
3.3 - WICKET! Conway c Shreyas Iyer b Siraj 0 (9)
What a start from Siraj! He fires it onto the pads and Conway goes for the flick but sends it flat towards short midwicket where Shreyas does really well to take a sharp low catch.
The dangerous Conway walks back on a duck as India celebrate a priced scalp!
3.2 - No run, closer to the stumps this time and Conway defends.
3.1 - No run, full outside off from Siraj and Conway drives it firmly to cover.
Over 5: New Zealand 11/1
4.6 - No run, back of length from Bumrah and Young leaves as the ball flies past off-stump.
4.5 - 1 run, Ravindra gets a big leading edge to the leg side and gets off the mark with a quick single.
4.4 - No run, length delivery again and this time Ravindra defends.
4.3 - No run, review! Length delivery from Bumrah and Ravindra is beaten as it hits him on the pads.
Rohit goes for the review even though Bumrah wasn't too convinced. Impact on stumps is left to 'Umpire's Call' as it was only clipping leg-stump. India lose one review very early in the game.
4.2 - No run, back of length to Ravindra who punches to point.
4.1 - 1 run, full onto the stumps from Bumrah and Young looks to defend but gets a thick edge to cover.
Over 6: New Zealand 13/1
5.6 - 1 run, short outside off and Yound guides it to third man.
5.5 - No run, banged short outside off and Young dabs to backward point.
5.4 - No run, full from Siraj to Young who defends.
5.3 - 1 run, rare misfield as Ravindra punches to cover and Suryakumar lets it slip past under him.
5.2 - No run, nips away off the surface and Ravindra slashes but is beaten! KL Rahul meanwhile flies across and collects really well with a dive.
5.1 - No run, Siraj has his tail up as he bangs it short into Ravindra who looks to pull but mistimes it to the leg-side.
Over 7: New Zealand 18/1
6.6 - No run, tight short delivery and Ravindra defends.
6.5 - No run, Bumrah gets it to nip in as Ravindra edges onto the pads.
6.4 - 1 run, this time Young dabs it to third man intentionally.
6.3 - FOUR! Edged and four! Young gets lucky as a thick edge flies past the two slips to third man.
6.2 - No run, fuller now from Bumrah and Young defends.
6.1 - No run, back of length outside off from Bumrah and Young defends.
The two Mumbai boys celebrate!
Shreyas Iyer celebrates with Rohit Sharma after taking a catch to dismiss New Zealand's Devon Conway off the bowling of Mohammed Siraj at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
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Over 8: New Zealand 19/1
7.6 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Young flicks to deep midwicket.
7.5 - No run, again loud appeals from Siraj for LBW but Rohit says it's too high and they don't review. Young seems rushed by Siraj's pace.
7.4 - No run, full outside off and Young defends back to the bowler.
7.3 - No run, appeals for LBW as Young shuffles across but misses with the flick. He was well outside off and this time Rohit doesn't review.
7.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and Young defends back to Siraj.
7.1 - No run, full from Siraj and Young goes for the drive but mistimes it to mid-on.
Over 9: New Zealand 26/2
8.6 - No run, back of length from Shami and Ravindra defends back to the bowler.
8.5 - FOUR! Tad fuller from Shami and this time Ravindra drives on the up superbly to find the gap at extra cover.
8.4 - No run, this time Ravindra punches firmly but finds the man at cover.
8.3 - No run, beaten! Ravindra looks to punch the back of length delivery but it stays low and beats the bottom edge.
8.2 - 3 runs, full outside off and Mitchell drives through the gap at extra cover as they run hard for three.
Daryl Mitchell, right handed bat, walks out to the crease.
8.1 - WICKET! Will Young b Shami 17 (27)
Strikes with his first delivery at CWC 2023! Shami starts with a back of length delivery that nips back off the seam and Young looks to defend but ends up chopping it onto the stumps off the inside edge. What an introduction for Shami!
First bowling change for India as Mohammed Shami, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.
What an introduction for Mohammed Shami
New Zealand's Will Young is bowled out by India's Mohammed Shami at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
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Over 10: New Zealand 34/2
9.6 - No run, full outside off and Mitchell drives to mid-off where Rohit cuts off the single. Long over that as we come to the end of the first powerplay.
9.6 - Wide! Another short delivery but it's too high.
9.6 - Wide! Siraj bangs it short but again it's sliding down leg.
9.5 - No run, full outside off now and Mitchell defends back to Siraj.
9.4 - FOUR! Fuller from Siraj and Mitchell steps forward to create his own length and glances it past leg slip.
9.4 - Wide! Siraj fires it down leg again.
9.4 - Wide! Siraj sprays it down leg.
9.3 - No run, full onto the pads now and Mitchell flicks to mid-on.
9.2 - No run, Mitchell taps it to cover but Kohli is quick onto the ball.
9.1 - No run, Siraj bangs it short and Mitchell ducks under it.
Over 11: New Zealand 40/2
10.6 - No run, this time Ravindra defends firmly.
10.5 - No run, DROPPED! And it's Ravindra Jadeja who puts this one down. Ravindra slices the back of length delivery straight to backward point and his namesake somehow lets it pop out of his palms despite the ball flying flat towards him. That really should've been wicket no. 3 for India, guess no medal today for Jadeja, unless he can atone for that quickly.
10.4 - FOUR! Onto the pads of Ravindra who flicks through the gap past mid-on.
10.3 - 2 runs, back of length delivery and this time Ravindra guides to third man.
10.2 - No run, Given Out & Reviewed! Ravindra heaves at the back of length delivery and Rahul appeals for caught behind. The Umpire thinks it's out but Ravindra immediately reviews and Ultraedge shows there's a gap between bat and ball as the Kiwi no. 3 survives.
10.1 - No run, length delivery from Shami and Ravindra punches to mid-on.
Rohit Sharma seems to have hurt himself when fielding that last delivery and leaves the field for some treatment.
Over 12: New Zealand 48/2
11.6 - No run, tossed up to Mitchell who leans forward to defend.
11.5 - 1 run, full from Jadeja and Ravindra punches to extra cover.
11.4 - 1 run, Mitchell gets on the back foot and flicks to backward square leg.
11.3 - 1 run, Ravindra skips down the track and slaps to long-on.
11.2 - FOUR! Short and wide from Jadeja and Ravindra slices it past point.
11.1 - 1 run, pitched full from Jadeja and Mitchell drives to long-on.
Ravindra Jadeja, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack as he looks to atone for his mistake immediately.
Over 13: New Zealand 53/2
12.6 - No run, slower length delivery onto the stumps and Mitchell defends.
12.5 - No run, closer to the stumps this time as Mitchell defends.
12.4 - No run, Shami responds with a back of length delivery outside off and Mitchell leaves.
12.3 - FOUR! Length delivery outside off and Mitchell hammers it straight down the ground over mid-on.
12.2 - No run, back of length to Mitchell who defends to the on-side.
12.1 - 1 run, full onto the stumps from Shami and Ravindra tucks to deep midwicket.
Over 14: New Zealand 56/2
13.6 - No run, tossed up outside off and Mitchell defends as the Umpires signal for the drinks break.
13.5 - 1 run, Ravindra punches to long-off.
13.4 - No run, Ravindra punches it to mid-on but it's cut off by Jadeja.
13.3 - 1 run, Mitchell brings out the sweep to deep square leg.
13.2 - No run, Jadeja tosses it up to Mitchell who defends.
13.1 - 1 run, tossed up to Ravindra who punches to long-off.
Over 15: New Zealand 61/2
14.6 - No run, full to Mitchell who flicks to midwicket.
14.5 - 1 run, Ravindra flicks to mid-on and races across to rotate strike.
14.4 - No run, shorter now from Shami and Ravindra gets a thick edge onto the pads.
14.3 - No run, Shami cramps him for room as Ravindra defends.
14.2 - No run, Shami responds with a slower delivery that Ravindra defends.
14.1 - FOUR! Ravindra gets going after the drinks break with a picture-perfect drive to send it racing straight past Shami.
Over 16: New Zealand 65/2
15.6 - 1 run, Jadeja tosses it up and Mitchell drives to long-off.
15.5 - 1 run, full outside off and Ravindra punches to long-off.
15.4 - 1 run, fired in by Jadeja and Mitchell flicks to long-on.
15.3 - 1 run, Ravindra steps across and flicks to long-on.
15.2 - No run, length delivery and Ravindra pushes back to the bowler.
15.1 - No run, flat from Jadeja and Ravindra defends.
Over 17: New Zealand 72/2
16.6 - 1 run, slower loopy delivery and Mitchell drives to cover.
16.5 - 1 run, Ravinda backs away and punches to deep cover.
16.4 - No run, almost! Quicker now from Kuldeep and Ravindra mistimes it back to the bowler but it's just short.
16.3 - 1 run, Kuldeep tosses it up slower and Mitchell flicks to midwicket.
16.2 - 2 runs, Mitchell gets on the back foot and guides it to fine leg again to bring up a 50-run partnership with Ravindra.
16.1 - 2 runs, Mitchell welcomes Kuldeep with a lap-sweep and Gill does well to cut off the boundary at fine leg.
Spin from both ends now as Kuldeep Yadav, left-arm chinaman, comes into the attack.
Over 18: New Zealand 74/2
17.6 - No run, tossed up to Mitchell who pushes it to cover.
17.5 - 1 run, tossed up to Ravindra who flicks to long-on.
17.4 - 1 run, Mitchell makes room and punches to cover.
17.3 - No run, shorter to Mitchell who punches to mid-on.
17.2 - No run, Jadeja fires it in quicker again and Mitchell pushes back to the bowler.
17.1 - No run, fired onto the stumps and Mitchell defends.
Over 19: New Zealand 90/2
18.6 - 2 runs, Ravindra skips out and clips it to midwicket and they run hard for two. Big over for the Kiwis as 16 runs come off it.
18.5 - 1 run, Kuldeep tosses it down leg and Mitchell flicks to midwicket.
18.4 - SIX! Now Mitchell dances out and launches it high into the stands over cow corner. That was a huge hit!
18.3 - 1 run, tossed up onto the pads and Ravindra flicks to long-on.
18.2 - No run, Kuldeep tosses it up to Ravindra who punches it right back to the bowler.
18.1 - SIX! Ravindra comes dancing down the track and smokes it right back over Kuldeep's head to clear the ropes.
Over 20: New Zealand 91/2
19.6 - 1 run, Mitchell leans forward and drives to long-off. Jadeja undoing some of the damage from the last over.
19.5 - No run, top over so far from Jadeja as Mitchell defends.
19.4 - No run, tossed up to Mitchell who pushes to short cover.
19.3 - No run, Mitchell punches it to mid-on.
19.2 - No run, Mitchell goes for the reverse sweep but finds backward point.
19.1 - No run, tossed up down leg by Jadeja and Mitchell defends.
Over 21: New Zealand 100/2
20.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Mitchell defends.
20.6 - Wide! Kuldeep sprays it down leg.
20.5 - No run, Mitchell gets onto the back foot and clips to mid-on.
20.4 - 1 run, Ravindra opens his stance and slaps it to long-on.
20.3 - 1 run, tossed up again to Mitchell who flicks to long-on.
20.2 - SIX! Mitchell skips out again and launches it high over long-on as it hits the roof and comes down.
20.1 - No run, tossed up by Kuldeep and Mitchell defends.
Over 22: New Zealand 107/2
21.6 - 1 run, Ravindra punches off the back foot to long-on.
21.5 - No run, beaten! Ravindra looks to flick but gets hit on the pads.
21.4 - 2 runs, Jadeja fires it down leg and Ravindra clips it to fine leg and they run hard for two.
21.3 - FOUR! Ravindra slices it expertly through the gap past cover. Really nice looking shot.
21.2 - No run, Ravindra makes room but slices it straight to point.
21.1 - No run, Ravindra punches the short delivery to mid-on.
Over 23: New Zealand 110/2 - FIFTY up for Ravindra! 50* (56)
22.6 - No run, Mitchell looks to sweep but it's cut off at short fine leg.
22.5 - No run, tossed up and Mitchell defends.
22.4 - No run, Mitchell brings out the reverse sweep but only gloves it to short cover.
22.3 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Ravindra! 50* (56)
Ravindra opens his stance and pulls to long-on to bring up his half-century. He's played some really good looking shots against the Indian bowlers here.
22.2 - 2 runs, tossed up down leg and Ravindra clips to fine leg and they run really well to make it two.
22.1 - No run, tossed up to Ravindra who defends to cover.
Over 24: New Zealand 117/2
23.6 - No run, Mitchell again defends back to Jadeja.
23.5 - No run, tossed up to Mitchell who defends.
23.4 - 2 runs, Mitchell makes room and slices it through point.
23.3 - 1 run, Ravindra punches to long-off to rotate strike.
23.2 - 2 runs, punched to cover this time and Suryakumar cuts off the boundary.
23.1 - 2 runs, tossed up to Ravindra who flicks through square leg for an easy two.
Over 25: New Zealand 125/2
24.6 - 1 run, outside off now and Mitchell punches to deep cover.
24.5 - FOUR! Banged short by Siraj and Mitchell pulls it confidently through midwicket.
24.4 - No run, full outside off and Mitchell defends.
24.3 - 1 run, short to Ravindra who pulls to fine leg.
24.2 - 1 run, length delivery and Mitchell flicks to deep midwicket. That brings up the 100-run partnership between the two.
24.1 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Ravindra flicks to midwicket.
Back to some pace now as Mohammed Siraj [5.0-1-16-1] is back into the attack.
Over 26: New Zealand 128/2
25.6 - No run, big leading edge back to the bowler as Ravindra looks to flick.
25.5 - No run, Ravindra clips straight to short midwicket.
25.4 - 1 run, Mitchell leans forward and punches to point.
25.3 - No run, tossed up to Mitchell who defends.
25.2 - 1 run, Ravindra steps out and flicks to fine leg.
25.1 - 1 run, Mitchell gets down to sweep to deep square leg.
Over 27: New Zealand 137/2 - FIFTY up for Mitchell! 50* (60)
26.6 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Mitchell! 50* (60)
Now Mitchell brings up his half-century! This has been an excellent partnership for New Zealand. India are just on the back foot for the moment.
26.5 - 1 run, Ravindra pulls the short delivery to fine leg.
26.4 - No run, back of length into Ravindra who flicks to mid-on.
26.3 - 1 run, almost! Mitchell mistimes the pull and it lands just beyond the reach of Kohli at short midwicket. Good sharp bouncer from Siraj.
26.2 - No run, short into the body and Mitchell defends.
26.1 - No run, full outside off from Siraj and Mitchell drives to mid-off.
Over 28: New Zealand 138/2
27.6 - No run, tossed up to Ravindra who pushes back to the bowler.
27.5 - No run, full down leg again and Ravindra flicks to square leg.
27.4 - No run, full down leg and Ravindra defends.
27.3 - 1 run, excellent fielding from Siraj at short third man as Mitchell brings out the reverse sweep and Siraj saves a boundary.
27.2 - No run, flatter outside off and Mitchell defends.
27.1- SIX! Mitchell skips out to Jadeja now and launches it straight back over the bowler's head for a flat six.
Over 29: New Zealand 141/2
28.6 - No run, Siraj expresses himself with a bouncer that Ravindra leaves for the keeper.
28.5 - No run, GIVEN OUT & REVIEWED!
Siraj thinks he has the breakthrough! Siraj fires in a yorker length delivery and Ravindra is beaten for pace as the ball hits him low on the pads. It's an excellent review from Ravindra as the ball pitched just outside leg and the decision is overturned.
28.4 - 2 runs, back of length delivery and Ravindra laps it towards deep fine leg.
28.3 - No run, banged short by Siraj and Ravindra looks to pull but is beaten by the bounce.
28.2 - 1 run, back of length down leg and Mitchell punches to long-on.
28.1 - No run, back of length by Siraj and Mitchell defends.
Over 30: New Zealand 147/2
29.6 - No run, Mitchell pushes the last delivery back to Jadeja who finishes wicket-less with 10-0-48-0.
29.5 - 1 run, Ravindra steps across and flicks to backward square leg.
29.4 - 2 runs, Ravindra sweeps to deep fine leg and they run hard again.
29.3 - 1 run, chance! Mitchell seems to get a faint edge as he looks to drive but it just sneaks under Rahul's gloves.
29.2 - 1 run, Ravindra goes down and paddles to fine leg.
29.1 - 1 run, Mitchell punches it to cover point.
Ravindra Jadeja comes in for his final over! He's bowled 10 straight overs.
Over 31: New Zealand 160/2
30.6 - 1 run, Ravindra pulls to deep midwicket.
30.5 - 1 run, shorter from Kuldeep and Mitchell pulls.
30.4 - SIX! Mitchell takes on Kuldeep again as he launches the tossed up delivery straight down the ground.
30.3 - 1 run, Ravindra dances out but mistimes it just past Kuldeep.
30.2 - 1 run, fired onto the stumps and Mitchell glances to fine leg.
30.2 - Wide! Fires the googly well outside off.
30.1 - 1 run, fired down leg and Ravindra flicks to fine leg.
30.1 - Wide! Kuldeep fires it down leg.
Kuldeep Yadav [4.0-0-35-0] takes over from Jadeja.
These two batters have continued to frustrate India!
Rachin Ravindra celebrates after his half-century during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and New Zealand, at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.
Daryl Mitchell plays a shot en route to his fifty during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and New Zealand, at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.
Over 32: New Zealand 167/2
31.6 - No run, Ravindra looks to drive but gets a big edge onto the pads as the Umpires call for drinks.
31.5 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Ravindra flicks to mid-on.
31.4 - 1 run, short to Mitchell who pulls to backward square leg.
31.3 - No run, length delivery outside off and Mitchell defends.
Chants of 'Indiaa... Indiaaa... go up in the stands as the supports rally behind the team who seem to be struggling at the moment.
Daryl Mitchell just pulls out of the delivery at the last moment to take the sting out of the situation.
31.2 - 1 run, back of length this time and Ravindra glances to fine leg.
31.1 - FOUR! Full onto the pads from Shami and Ravindra just flicks it over midwicket to find the ropes.
Change in the pace department as well as Mohammed Shami [4.0-0-23-1] comes back into the attack.
Over 33: New Zealand 173/2
Both batters have been gifted second lives now by India.
32.6 - 1 run, Mitchell uses the reverse to send it past point.
32.5 - DROPPED & FOUR! Extremely uncharacteristic from India today! Mitchell lofts it towards long-off and Bumrah comes running across and gets both hands behind the ball but it pops out and escapes to the ropes.
32.4 - No run, Mitchell goes for the reverse sweep but it's a quicker delivery that beats the edge.
32.3 - 1 run, Ravindra opens his stance and pulls to long-on.
32.2 - No run, tossed up down leg and Ravindra skips out but drives back to the bowler.
32.1 - No run, Ravindra makes room but slaps it back towards Kuldeep.
Over 34: New Zealand 180/3
34.6 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Mitchell drives to long-on.
34.5 - No run, length delivery to Mitchell who defends to short mid-on.
34.4 - 1 run, Latham gets off the mark straight away with a dab to third man.
New Zealand captain Tom Latham, left handed bat, walks out to the crease.
34.3 - WICKET! Ravindra c Shubman Gill b Shami 75 (87)
This time Gill makes no mistake! Ravindra heaves at the slower off-cutter from Shami but only sends it looping towards long-on where Gill takes a safe catch. Finally India have the breakthrough, can they now build on this?
34.2 - FOUR leg byes! Ravindra misses with the flick but it deflects off the pads to fine leg where Bumrah is reluctant to dive. Understandable as this is not the best of surfaces.
34.1 - 1 run, slower full toss from Shami and Mitchell flicks to deep midwicket.
Over 35: New Zealand 187/3
34.6 - No run, good solid block from Latham.
34.5 - FOUR! Streaky from Latham as he looks to sweep but sees it fly off the edge and loop just over Bumrah at short fine leg.
34.4 - No run, tossed up to Latham who drives to cover.
34.3 - 1 run, Mitchell punches to cover for a quick run.
34.2 - 2 runs, Mitchell goes for the reverse sweep but mistimes it to point where a miscommunication lets them take two.
34.1 - No run, slower from Kuldeep and Mitchell looks to drive but mistimes the shot.
Over 36: New Zealand 197/3
35.6 - FOUR! Bumrah just misses his line as he fires a low full toss down leg that Mitchell flicks to fine leg.
35.5 - No run, full onto the stumps and Mitchell defends back to Bumrah.
35.4 - 2 runs, short from Bumrah and Mitchell pulls it into the gap at midwicket.
35.3 - No run, excellent response from Bumrah as he sends down a pinpoint yorker that Mitchell just about digs out.
35.2 - FOUR! Mitchell just lofts the full delivery over the man at mid-off.
35.1 - No run, slower delivery from Bumrah and Mitchell defends.
Jasprit Bumrah [4.0-1-11-0] comes back into the attack as India hunt for wickets.
Can India build on this?
Mohammed Shami celebrates with Mohammed Siraj after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
Image: REUTERS
Over 37: New Zealand 205/4
36.6 - No run, Phillips gets on the back foot and defends.
Glenn Phillips, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
36.5 - WICKET! Latham lbw b Kuldeep Yadav 5 (7)
Given out & Reviewed! Latham looks to flick but it's a quicker delivery from Kuldeep and hits him flush on the back pad. Mitchell pushes him to review and he does. However, Latham is already halfway down the pitch once he knows no bat is involved as New Zealand lose one review.
Important strike that from Kuldeep.
36.4 - No run, shorter from Kuldeep as Latham advances but only clips to midwicket.
36.3 - 1 run, Mitchell punches the wider delivery to deep point.
36.2 - FOUR! Fired quick down leg and Mitchell just clips it past short fine leg.
36.1 - 3 byes, Latham looks to sweep but doesn't connect as it slips past everyone down leg.
Over 38: New Zealand 209/4
37.6 - 1 run, another big inside edge from Phillips that just bounces past the stumps.
37.5 - 1 run, short from Bumrah and Mitchell pulls to deep midwicket.
37.4 - No run, full onto the stumps and Mitchell flicks straight to short midwicket.
37.3 - 1 run, almost! Phillips looks to jam out the yorker and gets a big inside edge that flies to fine leg.
37.2 - 1 run, outside off now and Mitchell drives to cover.
37.1 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps from Bumrah and Mitchell defends.
Over 39: New Zealand 214/4
38.6 - 1 run, Phillips cuts to cover to retain strike.
38.5 - No run, beaten! Phillips has to wait long for this slower delivery before slashing hard but doesn't connect.
38.4 - 2 runs, this time Phillips drives firmly through covers off the back foot.
38.3 - 1 run, Mitchell punches firmly to long-off for an easy single.
38.2 - 1 run, another inside edge from Phillips that escapes to fine leg.
38.1 - No run, googly straight away from Kuldeep as Phillips defends.
Over 40: New Zealand 219/4
39.6 - 1 run, Phillips punches to deep point to retain strike.
39.5 - 1 run, Mitchell drives to long-on to get to 99*.
39.4 - 1 run, Phillips dabs to third man and pushes for the run.
39.3 - No run, beaten! Phillips looks to cut but it flies past the outside edge.
39.2 - 1 run, Mitchell drives it down the ground to move on to 98*.
39.1 - 1 run, Phillips flicks the full delivery to deep square leg.
Mohammed Shami [6.0-0-33-2] comes back in to replace Bumrah.
Over 41: New Zealand 222/4 - HUNDRED up for Mitchell! 100* (100)
40.6 - No run, Mitchell pulls the short delivery but finds short midwicket.
40.5 - 1 run, Phillips looks to drive but gets an edge to square leg.
40.4 - 1 run, HUNDRED up for Mitchell! 100* (100)
Mitchell pushes to the off-side and raises his arms in celebration! It's been an excellent innings from him after walking in early and steadying the ship for the Kiwis.
40.3 - No run, Bumrah targets the stumps and Mitchell defends back to the bowler.
40.2 - 1 run, Phillips slices to sweeper cover to rotate strike.
40.1 - No run, length delivery to Phillips who punches to point.
Change of ends now for Jasprit Bumrah [6.0-1-25-0] who is back into the attack.
Over 42: New Zealand 226/4
41.6 - 1 run, slower outside off and Mitchell mistimes the heave to long-on.
41.5 - 1 run, onto the pads and Phillips flicks to long-on.
41.4 - No run, slower delivery from Shami and Phillips punches to point where it's well cut off.
41.3 - No run, Phillips drives straight to point.
41.2 - 1 run, Mitchell flicks the full delivery to long-on.
41.1 - 1 run, full outside off and Phillips slices it to deep cover.
Dominant innings so far from Daryl Mitchell!
New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell celebrates after reaching his century.
Daryl Mitchell celebrates his hundred.
Over 43: New Zealand 232/4
42.6 - 1 run, Latham mistimes the punch back to Bumrah who slips as they grab a single.
42.5 - 1 run, again excellent fielding at the boundary! This time Mitchell hammers it straight past Bumrah but Shreyas Iyer comes running across from long-on and prevents the boundary.
42.4 - 2 runs, excellent work by Jadeja at the boundary. Mitchell flicks the full delivery to deep fine leg and Jadeja comes running across and stops it with his boot.
42.3 - No run, beaten! Banged short by Bumrah and Mitchell looks to slap but is beaten.
42.2 - No run, full onto the stumps from Bumrah and Mitchell defends.
42.1 - 2 runs, Mitchell pulls the slower delivery to fine leg and Siraj fires in a quick throw to rush the batters. There's a check for the run out but Mitchell makes it back in time.
Over 44: New Zealand 243/4
43.6 - 1 run, back of length to Phillips who pulls to long-on.
43.5 - 1 run, Mitchell heaves but it comes off the inside-half to midwicket.
43.4 - 1 run, Phillips punches the full delivery to deep cover.
43.3 - 1 run, short to Mitchell who pulls straight to deep midwicket.
43.2 - 1 run, Phillips now slashes to deep cover.
43.1 - SIX! Excellent from Phillips as he whips the length delivery off the pads and high into the stands over deep square leg.
Mohammed Siraj [8.0-1-30-1] comes back into the attack
Over 45: New Zealand 245/5
44.6 - No run, Chapman defends to the leg-side as Kuldeep signs off with 10-0-73-2.
44.5 - 1 run, stays low as Mitchell loses his shape when looking to slog.
44.4 - No run, floated up outside off and Mitchell goes for a big drive but is beaten.
44.3 - 1 run, Chapman slices to deep point to get off the mark.
Mark Chapman, left handed bat, comes to the crease.
44.2 - WICKET! Glenn Phillips c Rohit b Kuldeep Yadav 23 (26)
Tossed up outside off and Phillips goes for the slog sweep but only sends it flying high over cover. Three fielders converge under it but it's the Indian captain who takes responsibility. Kuldeep gets the breakthrough as India look to restrain New Zealand at the death.
44.1 - No run, fired flat outside off and Phillips cuts it to cover.
Kuldeep Yadav [9.0-0-71-1] comes back for his final over.
Over 46: New Zealand 249/5
45.6 - No run, beaten! Full outside off and Mitchell goes for a big lofted drive but only connects with air.
45.5 - 1 run, Chapman punches to mid-off and sets off for a quick single. Jadeja breaks the stumps with a direct-hit but Chapman just about makes it in time.
45.4 - 1 run, slower bouncer from Siraj and Mitchell slaps it to deep cover.
45.3 - 1 run, back of length to Chapman who pulls to deep midwicket.
45.2 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Mitchell punches to long-off.
45.1 - No run, Siraj bangs it short outside off and Mitchell slashes but is beaten.
Over 47: New Zealand 257/6
46.6 - WICKET! Chapman c Kohli b Bumrah 6 (8)
Chapman heaves at the length delivery but mistimes it towards deep square leg where Kohli comes running in and puts in a good dive to take the catch. Excellent work from Kohli as India chip away at another wicket.
46.5 - 2 runs, full onto the pads and Chapman flicks through the gap at midwicket.
46.4 - No run, beaten! Another excellent wide yorker that just misses the stumps.
46.3 - 1 run, Bumrah nails the wide yorker and Mitchell digs it out to deep cover.
46.2 - FOUR! Full from Bumrah and Mitchell whips it powerfully through long-on.
46.1 - 1 run, Chapman flicks the slower delivery to long-on.
Jasprit Bumrah [8.0-1-34-0] comes in for his final spell.
Over 48: New Zealand 260/8
47.6 - No run, another yorker but Ferguson digs it out to kill any hopes of a hat-trick.
Lockie Ferguson, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
47.5 - WICKET! Matt Henry b Shami 0 (1)
SHAMI STRIKES AGAIN! He's on a hat-trick now! Shami sends down another lethal yorker and this time sends the leg-stump cartwheeling back as Henry departs on a 'Golden Duck'. Shami is absolutely pumped, can he pick up another World Cup hat-trick tonight?
Matt Henry, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
47.4 - WICKET! Santner b Shami 1 (2)
BOWLED HIM! Excellent from Shami as he gets it to swing into Santner and hits the base of off-stump! Santner just cannot get his bat down in time as Shami picks up his third wicket of the night.
47.3 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Mitchell hammers it straight to long-on.
47.2 - 1 run, Santner punches the length delivery to deep cover to get off the mark.
47.1 - 1 run, Mitchell misses with the flick as it thuds off the pads for a leg bye.
Mohammed Shami [8.0-0-42-2] comes back into the attack.
Mitchell Santner, left handed bat, comes to the crease.
Over 49: New Zealand 263/8
48.6 - No run, excellent yorker again and Ferguson gets a bottom-edge back to the keeper.
48.5 - No run, another superb yorker that Ferguson digs out to cover.
48.4 - 1 run, Mitchell flicks the full delivery to long-on.
48.3 - 1 run, Ferguson gets a big inside edge onto the yorker this time.
48.2 - No run, another pinpoint yorker that Ferguson manages to dig out.
48.1 - 1 run, yorker from Bumrah and Mitchell jams it out to long-on.
Over 50: New Zealand 273/all-out - Five-wicket haul for Shami!
49.6 - WICKET! Ferguson run out (Rahul) 1 (5)
Boult swings but sees it fly past the inside edge. They look to steal a single but Rahul hits the stumps with an under-arm throw.
It's been an excellent comeback from India to keep New Zealand well below the 300-run mark.
Trent Boult, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
49.5 - WICKET! Mitchell c Kohli b Shami 130 (127)
That's a five-wicket haul for Shami! Mitchell heaves at the length delivery but doesn't get enough power on the shot as Kohli back-peddles and takes a really sharp catch at long-on.
It's been an excellent innings from Mitchell that has been matched by a brilliant comeback from Shami!
49.4 - No run, short into Mitchell who pulls to midwicket and turns down the single.
49.3 - FOUR! Mitchell is standing way outside the crease this time as he slashes the length delivery over cover.
49.2 - SIX! Low full toss as Shami misses out on the yorker and Mitchell launches it into the stands straight back over Shami's head.
49.1 - No run, full onto the stumps and Mitchell drives hard to long-on and refuses the single.
India need 274 runs to win!
India won't mind this total but will have to bat really well against a talented Kiwi bowling attack. The 159-run partnership between Ravindra (75) and Mitchell (130) set up an excellent foundation for New Zealand.
However, India came rallying back and Mohammed Shami (5/54) played a big role in that as he became the first Indian to grab two World Cup fifers!
Shami's amazing double-strike off back-to-back yorkers!
New Zealand's Mitch Santner sees his off-stump flattened by India's Mohammed Shami.
New Zealand's Matt Henry sees his leg-stump sent flying by India's Mohammed Shami.
Rachin Ravindra says it's a tough pitch to bat on!
It took me longer to get to my rhythm. They made it tough for us to score. (Target) I think we looked at the 280-ish mark knowing the pitch was keeping low. They pegged us back nicely at the death. I think Jadeja and Kuldeep didn't get a lot of turn but the seamers were up and down with low bounce.Rachin Ravindra (75 off 87 balls)
Wishes pour in for Shami who announced himself at the CWC 2023 in style! `
All set for the run chase!
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill walk out to open the chase for India. Both these two will need to get off to a good start to chase down this tricky total.
Trent Boult has the new ball in hand for the first over.
Over 1: India 4/0
0.6 - No run, this time Rohit drives it firmly to cover.
0.5 - No run, back of length outside off and Rohit punches to mid-off.
0.4 - No run, full onto the stumps and Rohit flick to midwicket.
0.3 - No run, back of length into Rohit who defends.
0.2 - FOUR! Onto the pads from Boult and Rohit gets off the mark in style with a flick through square leg.
0.1 - No run, length delivery from Boult and Rohit defends.
Over 2: India 15/0
1.6 - FOUR! Now Rohit shows his batting smarts as he tucks the back of length delivery into the gap at square leg.
1.5 - SIX! What a response by Rohit! He skips out and heaves to send it flying into the stands over cow corner. Dominant shot from the Indian captain.
1.4 - No run, beaten! Rohit leans forward to block but sees it fly past the outside edge.
1.3 - No run, short outside off to Rohit who dabs to point.
1.2 - 1 run, Gill leans forward and flicks to fine leg to get off the mark.
1.1 - No run, beaten! Gill looks to flick but gets hit high on the pads. The umpire turns down the appeals though as it looked high.
Matt Henry, right-arm fast medium, will bowl from the other end.
Over 3: India 22/0
2.6 - EDGED & FOUR! Rohit slashes at the length delivery and gets a thick edge that lands just short of the man at slip and escapes past under him.
2.5 - No run, Boult comes from round the wicket and Rohit punches firmly but it's well cut off by Santner at cover.
2.4 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Rohit defends.
2.3 - 1 run, Gill pushes to cover for a quick single.
2.2 - 1 run, Rohit gets on the back foot and punches to mid-off.
2.1 - 1 run, Boult starts with a full delivery outside off and Gill drives to sweeper cover.
Over 4: India 26/0
3.6 - FOUR! This time it's excellently placed by Gill as he punches it through the gap past point.
3.5 - No run, full onto the stumps and Gill blocks it firmly back to Henry.
3.4 - No run, another thick inside edge that escapes to midwicket as Gill looks to defend.
3.3 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Gill defends back towards Henry.
3.2 - No run, Gill looks to flick but edges it onto the pads.
3.1 - No run, beaten! Now Gill slashes at the short delivery but doesn't connect.
Over 5: India 32/0
4.6 - No run, review for a Run Out! Rohit drives it straight down the ground and Boult is convinced he's got fingers on it before the ball hits the stumps at the non-striker's end.
Gill however shows great awareness to keep his bat grounded inside the crease! Smart cricket from Gill.
4.5 - No run, back of length now and Rohit pulls but finds midwicket.
4.4 - SIX! There's no stopping that as Rohit lifts it straight back over Boult's head for another maximum. Boult went looking for a slower yorker but gets punished.
4.3 - No run, short to Rohit who looks to dab but it's well cut off at backward point.
4.2 - No run, back of length outside off and Rohit punches to mid-off.
4.1 - No run, full onto the stumps from Boult and Rohit defends.
Over 6: India 36/0
5.6 - No run, back of length into Gill who defends firmly this time.
5.5 - FOUR! What a response from Gill! He steps forward and flicks it expertly past the man at square leg.
5.4 - No run, beaten once more! Gill is having a tough time here as Henry gets it to seam away after hitting the deck.
5.3 - No run, beaten again! Gill dances down the track and looks to cut but sees it bounce past his bat.
5.2 - No run, beaten! Gill looks to defend but this time it flies past the outside edge.
5.1 - No run, full from Henry and Gill defends back down the track.
Over 7: India 48/0
6.6 - 2 runs, full to Rohit who drives through cover for an easy two.
6.5 - 1 run, Boult bangs it short now and Gill pulls to deep midwicket.
6.4 - FOUR! Sensational batting from Gill as he slices the back of length delivery past point this time.
6.3 - FOUR! Class from Gill as brings out an excellent cover drive to pierce the gap at extra cover. That brings up 2000 ODI runs for Shubman Gill! He's the fastest batter in history now to get to that landmark.
6.2 - 1 run, tighter line from Boult and Rohit tucks it to midwicket.
6.1 - No run, beaten! Rohit takes a wild swipe at the full delivery outside off but doesn't connect.
Gill takes just 38 innings to get to 2000 runs, beating Hashim Amla (40)!
Over 8: India 52/0
7.6 - No run, again Gill plays the wrong line when looking to defend.
7.5 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Gill defends this time.
7.4 - FOUR! Excellent response from Gill as he nonchalantly flicks the length delivery through the gap at midwicket.
7.3 - No run, beaten! This time Gill pokes outside off but is beaten.
7.2 - No run, back of length and Gill slices to point.
7.1 - No run, full outside off from Henry and Gill defends.
Over 9: India 53/0
8.6 - 1 run, Rohit drives the full delivery to long-off. Good start from Santner.
8.5 - No run, Rohit heaves at the tossed up delivery but edges it onto the pad.
8.4 - No run, Rohit looks to drive but finds mid-off.
8.3 - No run, Santner targets the stumps and Rohit blocks.
8.2 - No run, angled into Rohit who again defends.
8.1 - No run, fired onto the stumps and Rohit defends.
Early signs of spin as Mitchell Santner, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack in the powerplay.
Over 10: India 63/0
9.6 - No run, full outside off and Rohit leaves for the keeper.
9.5 - SIX! Beautiful from Rohit as he dances down the track and lifts it cleanly over extra cover! Classic display of perfect timing from Rohit.
9.4 - No run, solid block this time as Henry bowls fuller.
9.3 - No run, beaten! This time Rohit looks to drive but is beaten past the outside edge.
9.2 - FOUR! Smart batting from Rohit as he uses the paddle-scoop to send the full delivery flying to fine leg for a one-bounce four.
9.1 - No run, full from Henry and Rohit gets a thick edge to backward point.
Over 11: India 71/0
10.6 - 1 run, Rohit now whips through midwicket to retain strike.
10.5 - SIX! Rohit replies in dominant fashion as he gets on one knee and uses the slog sweep to send it flying into the stands.
10.4 - No run, chance! Sharp turn from Santner as he draws a faint edge from Rohit but it stays low and hits Latham on the pads. That was a chance!
10.3 - No run, length delivery to Rohit who blocks.
10.2 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and Gill drives to long-off.
10.1 - No run, loopy onto the pads from Santner and Gill defends.
Over 12: India 75/1
11.6 - No run, back of length onto the stumps and Kohli defends.
11.5 - No run, full onto the pads and Kohli flicks to square leg.
11.4 - FOUR! Off the mark in style as Ferguson offers width and Kohli punches it past the man at point.
11.3 - No run, sharp bouncer now and Virat rides the bounce to defend.
11.2 - No run, full outside off to Virat who defends to mid-off.
Virat Kohli, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
11.1 - WICKET! Rohit b Ferguson 46 (40)
Immediate impact from Ferguson! He sends down a back of length delivery outside off and Rohit goes hard but only chops it back onto the stumps! Big wicket for New Zealand as the Indian skipper looked dangerous.
Lockie Ferguson, right-arm fast, comes into the attack.
Rohit chops on after getting India off to a flying start!
Rohit Sharma is bowled out by New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
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Over 13: India 76/1
12.6 - No run, slower loopy delivery and Kohli defends. Good over from Santner.
12.5 - No run, another slower delivery and Kohli chops it back to the bowler.
12.4 - No run, fired onto the stumps and Kohli blocks.
12.3 - No run, tossed up by Santner and Kohli mistimes the punch.
12.2 - 1 run, flatter from Santner and Gill punches to long-on.
12.1 - No run, tossed up to Gill who defends.
Over 14: India 84/2
13.6 - FOUR! This time Shreyas takes on the short delivery as he pulls it flat through midwicket to beat the fielder at the boundary.
13.5 - No run, short into the batter again as Shreyas defends.
13.4 - FOUR! Off the mark in style as Shreyas plays a superb cover drive to send it racing through extra cover.
13.3 - No run, short into the body of Shreyas who defends.
Shreyas Iyer, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
13.2 - WICKET! Shubman Gill c Mitchell b Ferguson 26 (31)
Short outside off and Gill goes for the upper-cut to send it over third man but doesn't get enough power on it as he sends it straight down the throat of Mitchell who makes no mistake.
Ferguson has gotten rid of both openers in back-to-back overs.
13.1 - No run, Ferguson bangs it short into Gill who defends.
Over 15: India 91/2
14.6 - 1 run, length delivery that Kohli punches to long-on.
14.5 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Shreyas drives to long-off.
14.4 - FOUR! Shreyas has gotten off to a quick start as he glances the ball down to fine leg to beat a chasing fielder.
14.3 - 1 run, Kohli drives to long-off to rotate strike.
There's a pause in play now as a mist descends upon the HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala affecting visibility. However, the conditions quickly improve for play to continue.
14.2 - No run, tossed up to Kohli who defends.
14.1 - No run, Kohli drives down the ground and Santner dives across to cut it off.
Over 15.4: India 100/2
It's official now the players are walking off! The fog is genuinely really thick making it difficult to see clearly across the field. The players will not return until the fog clears!
The mist descends again and it's genuinely causing an issue to visibility. These look like low hanging clouds which is common in the mountains and it doesn't always clear quickly.
15.4 - FOUR! This is superb from Shreyas as he pulls the short delivery superbly and Boult at fine leg dives across but cannot prevent the boundary.
15.3 - No run, Shreyas pushes the back of length delivery to cover.
15.2 - FOUR! Shreyas punches it to deep cover and Chapman comes running across but misfields at the boundary.
15.1 - 1 run, Kohli punches the short delivery from Ferguson to cover.
Match interrupted due to Fog! - So what happens now?
Well it's very much similar to a rain disruption. We have about an hour until Duckworth Lewis comes into play and we start losing overs. So if play restarts before 8:30 PM then we can still have a full game.
The players meanwhile can be seen smiling in the stands as this is quite a rare occurrence.
Here's a look at conditions at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala!
General view of New Zealand's Trent Boult fielding at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
Umpires Adrian Holdstock and Michael Gough speak to the players as they stop play due to bad weather.
Umpires Adrian Holdstock and Michael Gough speak as they stop play due to bad weather.
Play gets underway!
The Umpires are walking onto the field along with the players as the fog clears off to a sufficient degree for play to continue.
Over 16: India: 102/2
15.6 - 2 runs, back of length outside off and Shreyas cuts it past point for two.
15.5 - No run, full from Ferguson and Shreyas drives to mid-on where it's well cut off.
Over 17: India 106/2
16.6 - No run, loopy from Santner and Kohli defends.
16.5 - 1 run, Shreyas drives the tossed up delivery to long-off.
16.4 - 1 run, Kohli flicks it through midwicket for a quick single.
16.3 - 1 run, full from Santner and Shreyas drives past cover.
16.2 - No run, Shreyas chips it uppishly to cover where it lands short of the fielder.
16.1 - 1 run, short from Santner and Kohli clips through midwicket.
Over 18: India 117/2
17.6 - FOUR! Smart batting from Kohli as he steps across and flicks it off the hips to beat the man at fine leg.
17.5 - No run, Kohli taps the short delivery to point.
17.4 - 1 leg bye, slower short ball and Shreyas is well into the pull as it hits him on the shoulder and goes past the keeper.
17.3 - 1 run, banged short and Kohli plays a late dab to third man.
17.2 - FOUR! Excellent timing from Kohli as he drives on the up to send it racing past the man at short cover.
17.1 - 1 run, banged short by Ferguson and Shreyas dabs it to third man.
Over 19: India 119/2
18.6 - No run, tossed up to Shreyas who defends. Good tight over from Santner.
18.5 - No run, fired onto the stumps and Shreyas dabs to point.
18.4 - 1 run, Kohli advances and pushes past Santner.
18.3 - No run, again Kohli leans forward to defend but it spins past the outside edge.
18.2 - No run, beaten! Santner gets the slower delivery to spin past the edge.
18.1 - 1 run, flatter from Santner and Shreyas punches past point.
Over 20: India 121/2
Back-to-back tight overs for New Zealand.
19.6 - 1 run, full outside off and Shreyas slices it past backward point.
19.5 - No run, slower length delivery and Shreyas pulls it straight to mid-on.
19.4 - No run, length delivery onto the pads and Shreyas defends.
19.3 - 1 run, Kohli plays a late dab to guide it past backward point.
19.2 - No run, banged short and Kohli looks to pull but doesn't time it.
19.1 - No run, length delivery from Boult and Kohli punches to cover.
Trent Boult [4.0-0-29-0] comes back into the attack as New Zealand look to split this pair.
Over 21: India 127/2
20.6 - 1 run, Kohli drives to long-off to retain strike.
20.5 - 1 run, full from Ravindra and Shreyas drives to long-off to bring up the 50-run partnership for India.
20.4 - FOUR! Excellent from Shreyas as he plays a late cut to send it racing through the gap at point.
20.3 - No run, this time Shreyas drives straight but Ravindra cuts it off.
20.2 - No run, loopy to Shreyas who clips to midwicket.
20.1 - No run, tossed upto Shreyas who drives to cover.
Another bowling change as Rachin Ravindra, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.
Over 22: India 128/3
21.6 - No run, back of length outside off and Rahul dabs to point.
21.5 - No run, yorker length onto the stumps and Rahul digs it out back to Boult.
21.4 - No run, Boult goes full onto the stumps and Rahul defends.
KL Rahul, right handed bat, walks out to the crease.
21.3 - WICKET! Shreyas Iyer c Conway b Boult 33 (29)
Shreyas takes on the short ball as he pulls it flat towards deep midwicket. Conway does really well as he comes running in from the boundary and puts in a well-timed dive to take a smart catch.
Boult finally ending this 52-run partnership that was looking good for India.
21.2 - No run, Shreyas drives straight to mid-off.
21.1 - 1 run, Boult angles it into Kohli who helps it along to fine leg.
Over 23: India 129/3
22.6 - No run, Rahul reaches out and slices to backward point.
22.5 - No run, full onto the stumps and Rahul flicks to midwicket.
22.4 - No run, loopy delivery down leg and Rahul flicks to mid-on.
22.3 - 1 run, Kohli slaps the shorter delivery to long-off.
22.2 - No run, chance! Kohli gets a thick inside edge and the ball bounces dangerously close to the stumps.
22.1 - No run, loopy full delivery from Ravindra and Kohli digs it out.
Over 24: India 135/3
23.6 - 1 run, full outside off and Rahul drives through cover.
23.5 - No run, Rahul slices the short delivery but it's well fielded at backward point.
23.4 - No run, length delivery and Rahul punches to mid-off where it's well cut off.
23.3 - FOUR! This time Rahul punches the short delivery beautifully through the gap at point.
23.2 - No run, short outside off and Rahul leaves for the keeper.
23.1 - 1 run, back of length from Ferguson and Kohli tucks to square leg.
Lockie Ferguson [4.0-0-33-2] comes back into the attack.
Over 25: India 140/3
24.6 - No run, Kohli flicks but can't find the gap at midwicket.
24.5 - No run, full from Ravindra and Kohli flicks to mid-on.
24.4 - No run, tossed up to Kohli who pushes it to point.
24.3 - 1 run, short from Ravindra and Rahul punches to long-off.
24.2 - No run, onto the back foot now as Rahul flicks to mid-on.
24.1 - FOUR! Rahul uses the sweep to send the loopy delivery from Ravindra racing past backward square leg.
Over 26: India 146/3
25.6 - 1 run, full to Rahul who drives to deep cover.
25.5 - 1 run, sharp bouncer and Kohli rides the bounce as he dabs to third man.
25.5 - Wide! Ferguson bangs it short down leg.
25.4 - 1 run, short to Rahul who pulls it along the ground to deep midwicket.
25.3 - 1 run, Kohli drives the length delivery to deep cover.
25.2 - 1 run, Rahul dabs to points and sets off for a risky single.
25.1 - No run, nasty short delivery from Ferguson that just takes Rahul by surprise as it hits him high on the bat.
Over 27: India 147/3
26.6 - No run, tidy over from Ravindra as Kohli slices to point.
26.5 - No run, Kohli drives to long-off but once again it's cut off by Phillips at mid-off.
26.4 - No run, tossed up to Kohli who punches to mid-off.
26.3 - No run, Kohli leans forward and drives to mid-off.
26.2 - No run, length delivery that Kohli dabs to point.
26.1 - 1 run, loopy from Ravindra and Rahul flicks to long-on.
Over 28: India 151/3
27.6 - 1 run, short into Kohli who tucks to square leg.
27.5 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Rahul drives to mid-on.
27.4 - 1 run, banged short to Kohli who swivels as he pulls to fine leg.
27.3 - No run, full onto the pads and Kohli flicks to midwicket.
27.2 - No run, Kohli drives towards deep cover but it's well cut off by Phillips at point.
27.1 - 1 run, short from Henry and Rahul tucks it to square leg.
Matt Henry [5.0-0-33-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 29: India 160/3
28.6 - 1 run, Kohli gets on the back foot and punches to long-on.
28.5 - No run, Kohli flicks to midwicket and wants a single but Rahul sends him back.
28.4 - 1 run, Rahul makes room and punches through point.
28.3 - No run, beaten! Rahul is beaten by some sharp turn and Latham whips off the bails but the foot is planted firmly in the crease.
28.2 - 1 run, Kohli now leans forward and flicks to long-on.
28.1 - SIX! Tossed up outside off and Kohli launches it high over long-off to just release the pressure.
Over 30: India 168/3
India need 106 runs from 120 balls to win.
29.6 - 1 run, Rahul punches it past point to retain strike.
29.5 - 1 run, Kohli punches to mid-off and races across for a quick single.
29.4 - No run, full outside off and Kohli digs it out to backward point.
29.3 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Rahul flicks to deep midwicket.
29.2 - 1 run, Henry bangs it short and Kohli dabs it to third man.
29.1 - FOUR! Kohli shimmies down the track and drives it superbly through the gap at extra cover.
Over 31: India 174/3
30.6 - FOUR! Tossed up down leg and Rahul sweeps hard to send it racing past backward square leg.
30.5 - No run, flat outside off and Rahul defends.
30.4 - No run, tossed up to Rahul who punches to point.
30.3 - No run, Rahul gets on the back foot and defends.
30.2 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Kohli flicks to long-on.
30.1 - 1 run, Rahul makes room and punches to cover.
Over 32: India 182/3
The umpires call for a drinks break and Kane Williamson races onto the field to have a chat with Latham.
31.6 - FOUR! Kohli just uses the pace as he plays a late dab past the keeper.
31.5 - 1 run, this time Rahul pulls firmly through square leg.
31.4 - No run, banged short and Rahul looks to pull but it comes off the toe-end. Looks like he has cracked that bat and calls for a change of bat now.
31.3 - No run, yorker now from Boult that Rahul digs out.
31.2 - 2 runs, length delivery outside off and Rahul drives it through the gap at covers.
31.1 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Kohli clips to deep square leg.
Trent Boult [6.0-0-32-1] comes back into the attack.
Over 33: India 186/4 - FIFTY up for Kohli! 50* (60)
32.6 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Kohli! 50* (60)
Kohli's excellent form in the tournament continues as he flicks through square leg to bring up yet another half-century. Can he stay on and guides India home once again?
32.5 - 1 run, Suryakumar advances and flicks to long-on.
32.4 - No run, good solid defence from Suryakumar.
32.3 - 1 run, Kohli leans forward and drives to long-on to move on to 49*.
32.2 - 1 run, off the mark straight away as Suryakumar drives to long-off.
Suryakumar Yadav, right handed bat, walks out for his World Cup debut.
32.1 - WICKET! Rahul lbw b Santner 27 (35)
Excellent Review from New Zealand! Rahul leans forward to defend and it looks like an inside edge onto the pad. Santner isn't convinced and pushes for a review as he thinks it hit pad first.
Ultraedge confirms Santner's suspicion and ball tracking brings up three reds so Rahul has to walk.
Mitchell Santner [6.0-0-23-0] comes back into the attack as New Zealand try to break this partnership.
Over 34: India 191/5
33.6 - No run, Jadeja blocks out the full delivery.
Ravindra Jadeja, left handed bat, comes to the crease.
33.5 - WICKET! Suryakumar Yadav run out (Boult/Latham) 2 (4)
Complete miscommunication in the middle! Suryakumar drives to cover and sets off for the single. Kohli initially responds but Santner cuts it off superbly and Kohli then hesitates. Santner throws it back to Boult and Suryakumar is almost at the non-striker's end when he has to turn back. Boult relays it to the keeper who has plenty of time with Suryakumar not even in the frame.
That was excellent fielding from Santner at cover and also looks like Kohli wasn't keen on risking his wicket as he could've maybe made it had he not hesitated.
33.4 - 1 run, short to Kohli who pulls to deep fine leg.
33.3 - 2 runs, full onto the pads and Kohli flicks to fine leg as they run hard to make it two.
33.2 - 2 runs, banged short now and Kohli pulls it along the ground to deep midwicket.
33.1 - No run, full from Boult and Kohli defends.
Over 35: India 192/5
Excellent over from Santner to keep up the pressure. India need 82 runs from 90 balls to win.
34.6 - No run, fired full and Jadeja pushes to mid-off.
34.5 - No run, tossed up outside off and Jadeja defends.
34.4 - No run, again Jadeja flicks off his hips but finds midwicket.
34.3 - No run, shorter from Santner and Jadeja flicks to midwicket.
34.2 - No run, loopy to Jadeja who defends.
34.1 - 1 run, full from Santner and Kohli drives to long-off.
Over 36: India 201/5
35.6 - No run, this time Jadeja gets bat behind ball to push it to cover.
35.5 - No run, Review! Jadeja looks to flick the length delivery but gets hit flush on the pads. The umpire isn't convinced and New Zealand push for a review! The ball is missing leg-stump though and New Zealand lose one review.
35.4 - FOUR! Short down leg and Jadeja pulls it fine this time for to put the pressure on Ferguson.
35.3 - FOUR! Off the mark in dominant fashion as he pulls the short ball along the ground through square leg.
35.2 - No run, short outside off and Jadeja punches to cover.
35.1 - 1 run, short from Ferguson and Kohli pulls to deep midwicket.
Lockie Ferguson [6.0-0-45-2] comes back into the attack.
Sad end to SKY's World Cup debut!
Suryakumar Yadav walks after losing his wicket, run out by New Zealand's Tom Latham at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
Image: REUTERS
Over 39: India 222/5
38.6 - 1 run, tossed up to Jadeja who flicks to long-on. Phillips wanted to cut that off but Kohli is in his way and stands his ground.
38.5 - 1 run, tossed up to Kohli who drives to long-on.
38.4 - 1 run, Jadeja flicks the flighted delivery to long-on.
38.3 - No run, tossed up to Jadeja who defends.
38.2 - 1 run, loopy from Phillips and Kohli drives to long-on.
38.1 - 1 run, Jadeja makes room and cuts to cover.
Over 40: India 225/5
39.6 - No run, big leading edge to mid-off as Kohli looks to flick.
39.5 - 1 run, streaky inside edge from Jadeja that escapes to square leg.
39.4 - 1 run, sharp bouncer and Kohli pulls to deep fine leg.
39.3 - No run, banged short by Henry and Kohli looks to pull but gets hit on the hips.
39.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and Kohli defends.
39.1 - 1 run, short to Jadeja who pulls to deep square leg.
Matt Henry [7.0-0-45-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 42: India 239/5
41.6 - 1 run, Jadeja dances down the track and flicks to long-on.
41.5 - No run, sharp turn from Ravindra as Jadeja defends.
41.4 - 1 run, Kohli leans forward and just loses shape as he drives to deep cover.
41.3 - 1 run, Jadeja now whips the shorter delivery to deep square leg.
41.2 - SIX! Jadeja comes dancing down the track and lifts it high to just about clear the ropes at cow corner. That was high and Jadeja manages to get just enough distance too on the shot.
41.1 - No run, tossed up to Jadeja who defends.
Rachin Ravindra [6.0-0-28-0] is back into the attack.
Over 43: India 243/5
India need 31 runs from 42 balls to win.
42.6 - 1 run, Kohli punches to deep cover to retain strike.
42.5 - 1 run, Jadeja skips down the track and flicks to long-on.
42.4 - No run, Jadeja leans forward and defends.
42.3 - 1 run, pushed to long-off for an easy single this time to bring up the 50-run partnership.
42.2 - No run, Kohli defends to mid-off and wants a risky single but is rightly sent back.
42.1 - 1 run, Jadeja sweeps Santner to fine leg and pushes for the second as he's halfway down the track but Kohli sends him back.
Over 45: India 248/5
India need 26 runs in 30 balls to win.
44.6 - 1 run, Jadeja drives to mid-off and pushes for a quick single.
44.5 - No run, beaten! Jadeja goes for a booming drive but sees it fly past the outside edge.
44.4 - 1 run, short to Kohli who hooks it along the ground to deep square leg.
44.3 - No run, back of length to Kohli who defends to midwicket.
44.2 - 1 run, short down leg and Jadeja pulls to deep fine leg.
44.1 - No run, length delivery outside off and Jadeja punches to mid-off.
Trent Boult [8.0-0-45-1] comes back into the attack.
Michael Vaughan thinks Kohli has this one in the bag already!
Over 46: India 255/5
India need 19 runs in 24 balls to win.
45.6 - 1 run, Kohli drives to long-off to retain strike.
45.5 - 1 run, short outside off and Jadeja slaps it to long-on.
45.4 - 1 run, Kohli slices to cover where a misfield lets them grab a single.
45.3 - 1 run, Jadeja drives firmly to long-off.
45.3 - Wide! Ravindra spills it wide down leg.
45.2 - 1 run, Kohli skips out and clips to long-on.
45.1 - 1 run, short from Ravindra and Jadeja chops to deep point.
Over 47: India 267/5
46.6 - No run, full outside off and Jadeja blocks it out. Looks like he's conceding strike to Kohli to finish things off and have a chance at getting back-to-back hundreds.
46.5 - 1 run, Kohli skips down the track and flicks through midwicket.
46.5 - Wide! Boult bangs in a slower short ball but it's too high.
46.4 - No run, back of length outside off and Kohli drives to cover.
46.3 - FOUR! Beautiful from Kohli as he drives it straight past long-on to move on to 92*.
India need 9 runs to win. Can Kohli get another 100 here?
46.2 - No run, sharp bouncer this time from Boult and Kohli looks to pull but doesn't connect.
46.1 - SIX! Absolute dominance from Kohli! Boult bangs it short and it sits up at waist height for Kohli who pulls it over midwicket for a flat six!
Boult to bowl out now!
Over 48: India 274/6
47.6 - FOUR! Jadeja finishes it off with a flourish! Henry bangs it short and Jadeja pulls it past a diving fielder at deep square leg.
47.5 - 1 run, Shami gets a thick inside edge to fine leg.
Mohammed Shami, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
47.4 - WICKET! Kohli c Glenn Phillips b Matt Henry 95 (104)
No fairytale ending this time! Kohli goes for the big shot but Henry slips in a slower delivery that is mistimed straight down the throat of Phillips who makes no mistake at long-on. He's played his role beautifully though, dragging India to the cusp of victory.
47.3 - No run, Kohli pulls to deep midwicket and they don't run. He's batting on 95* with India needing just 5 for the win.
47.2 - No run, full outside off and Kohli squeezes it out to backward point.
47.1 - 2 runs, Henry starts with a slower bouncer and Kohli hooks it delicately to square leg and pushes for two.
Matt Henry [8.0-0-48-0] comes back into the attack.
India win by 4 wickets!
Another dominant display from the hosts as they consolidate top-spot on the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Points Table.
Mohammed Shami (5/54) was the hero with the ball as he became the first Indian bowler to grab two World Cup fifers to restrict New Zealand to just 273.
Then Rohit Sharma (46) provided yet another fast start before Virat Kohli (95) stepped up in the middle to guide India to the cusp of victory.
Ravindra Jadeja (39* off 44 balls) also got some much-needed time out in the middle with the bat as he guided India home to make it five wins out of five at the tournament.
New Zealand see their own unbeaten streak broken as they move down to second spot on the points table.
Player of the Match is Mohammed Shami for his 5/54!
When you come back after a long time to the XI it is important to get confidence early. That first game helped get that confidence,. Its not too hard (waiting by the sidelines) if your team is doing well. They are your teammates and if they are doing well then you should be supporting them. If its in the team's interest, I'm okay with it. The wickets are important because we were top 2 teams of the World Cup were playing.Mohammed Shami (Player of the Match)
What's next for both sides?
India have a bit of a break now as they travel to Lucknow where they'll take on a England next Sunday on October 29.
New Zealand will look to recover from their first defeat of the tournament as they stay in Dharamsala where they welcome Australia on Ocotber 28.
The wishes start pouring in for the Men in Blue!
Tom Latham thinks the last 10 overs with the bat cost his team!
We didn't capitalise in the last ten overs (with the bat). India bowled well in the death and we left a few runs out there. With the ball, we never got a double breakthrough. I don't think we capitalised, 30-40 short. Daryl and Rachin set us up well for the back ten. From a batting point of view, Ravindra and Daryll gave the perfect blueprint. That are positions we want to be in, and when we get things right at the back end, we are dangerous. Kohli played a fantastic innings. Controlled the tempo and the rest could bat around him. As a captain, you have to be proactive but also work to your plans. Think about match-ups. Virat has a response to most plans. The fog was very random - sometimes you get in random situations. Few days off, and next is a day game in about a week (against Australia).Tom Latham (New Zealand Captain)
Rohit Sharma credits his bowlers who played a big part in that win
Good start to the tournament but job is half done. Shami took the opportunity with both hands. He's got class and so much experience and he used the conditions really well. At one stage NZ put up a big partnership there. Dew came in as well. But we have to give credits to the bowlers in the back end. Shubman and I compliment each other quite well in the middle. Couldn't get big enough runs ourselves but happy to win. Nothing much to say about Virat. We've seen him do this for so many years. He backs himself to do the job. Towards the end there was a bit of pressure with a few wickets lost, but Kohli and Jadeja took us home. Fielding is something we pride ourselves on. It wasn't as clinical as we'd like to. Couple of dropped catches but those guys are good, Jadeja is among the best in the game. We love travelling and playing in different parts of the country. So far we have not been disappointed and we have not disappointed the crowd as well.Rohit Sharma (India Captain)
That's it from us for today!
India keep their unbeaten run alive as they hand New Zealand their first defeat of the tournament.
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Till then it's goodbye and goodnight from us.