India's Mohammed Shami celebrates with Rohit Sharma after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson to win the match and advance to the finals at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
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It's a familiar hurdle that lies in front of Team India at the semifinal stage of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 as they take on New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Semifinals to be played on a used Wankhede Pitch
There's been much talk about a new track being laid at the Wankhede Stadium but today's match will be played on an used pitch.
It was originally meant to be played on a fresh strip, but a decision has been made to shift it to the same track on which South Africa vs England and India vs Sri Lanka were played.
Sachin Tendulkar and David Beckham stroll onto the field at the Wankhede!
David Beckham and Sachin Tendulkar are in attendance at the Wankhede Stadium. Becks is seen talking to a few Indian players in a huddle.
Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar with former England footballer David Beckham before the match at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
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Pitch report from the Wankhede Stadium!
Ravi Shastri and Simon Doull in their assessment of the playing conditions report, "If you look at the spinners' length, it's bare, the spinners will come into play on this surface. As the game progresses, if there's dew, it'll play nicely.
When you look at the center of the surface, there's a little bit of grass. There'll be carry for the fast bowlers from a back of a length.
You want to bat first in the semi-final. When it comes to second innings, you just have to negotiate the first 20 overs. If that dew becomes a factor, it becomes a lot easier to bat on. You'll always get movement with the humidity around.
Toss: India win the toss, opt to bat!
An unchanged Playing XI for Team India
We are gonna bat first. Looks like a good pitch. Looks like on the slower side. Whatever we do, we need to do well. I think it was back in 2019 when we played the semis. NZ is one of the most consistent sides. Very important day. Constantly, talking about how important it is about turning up on that day. It is about controlling the controllables. Same team.Rohit Sharma (India Captain)
Williamson would've liked to bat first as well
We would have batted first. Looks like a used pitch. We would want to do well with the ball and then hopefully, some dew later. Amazing occasion. Four years ago, similar situation but a different location. They have been playing some good cricket. Always a building phase between the tournaments. Need to assess what is in front of you when the tournament starts. We are going with the same team from the previous match.Kane Williamson (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, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj.
New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wk), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson and Trent Boult.
Some sports royalty spotted at the Wankhede stadium!
If you're wondering why Becks is in Mumbai today, here's the answer.
Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar with former footballer David Beckham before the start of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final match between India and New Zealand, at the Wankhede Stadium.
Former England footballer David Beckham with former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and India's Mohammed Siraj, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah before the match at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Former England footballer David Beckham with former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar before the match.
Time for the national anthems!
Huge roar erupts inside the Wankhede as the two teams walk onto the field for the national anthems.
All set for the start!
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill walk out to open the batting. Rohit calmly strolls out at his home stadium while Gill comes charging out.
Trent Boult has the new ball in hand as he plots how to do some early damage for the Kiwis.
Over 1: India 10/0
0.6 - No run, length delivery outside off now and Rohit defends. Solid start from the Indian captain.
0.5 - FOUR! Through the off-side this time as Rohit drives the full delivery through the gap at cover.
0.4 - FOUR! A 'Bit of a Flamingo' in that shot says Nasser Hussain as Rohit flicks the full delivery on one foot just over the man at short midwicket.
0.3 - No run, full onto the stumps from Boult and Rohit cuts it towards the off-side.
0.2 - No run, angled across Rohit this time and the Indian captain blocks it out.
0.1 - 2 run, full onto the pads from Boult and Rohit clips it through the gap at midwicket to get off the mark immediately.
Over 2: India 18/0
1.6 - No run, back of a length delivery outside off and Gill leaves it watchfully for the keeper.
1.5 - No run, full outside off and this time Gill extends his front foot and defends.
1.4 - FOUR! Streaky this time as Gill steps out and looks to flick but gets a thick inside edge that sends it flying past the leg-stump.
1.3 - FOUR! Full onto the pads and Gill says 'thank you' as he whips it through midwicket with perfect timing to get off the mark.
1.2 - No run, full outside off now and Gill drives to short cover.
1.1 - No run, full onto the stumps from Southee and Gill flicks it towards midwicket.
Tim Southee, right-arm fast medium, will take the other new ball.
Over 3: India 25/0
2.6 - No run, painful! Rohit again goes for the pull but misses and gets hit on the thigh.
2.6 - Wide! Boult spills it short down leg and Rohit whips but misses.
2.5 - No run, back of a length into the pads this time and again Rohit defends.
2.4 - No run, Boult immediately responds with a shorter length into the body and Rohit blocks.
2.3 - SIX! Rohit skips out now and deposits the length delivery high into the stands over extra cover. That was a clear show of intent from the skipper.
2.2 - No run, back of a length delivery into the body and Rohit thinks of the pull but defends at the last moment.
2.1 - No run, length delivery outside off from Boult and Rohit blocks.
Over 4: India 38/0
3.6 - No run, full outside off and it's met by a solid block from Gill.
3.5 - 1 run, Rohit pulls the short delivery and this time the fielder cuts it off.
3.4 - SIX! Effortless from Rohit as he flicks the full delivery off the pads and just over the man who was waiting helplessly at deep square leg.
3.3 - FOUR! Short down leg and this time Rohit nails the pull as he sends it racing through the gap at deep backward square leg.
3.3 - Wide! Southee spills it down leg as Rohit again looks to flick but misses.
3.2 - 1 run, Gill drives towards mid-off for a quick single. That's the first run scored by running between the wickets between these two.
3.1 - No run, full outside off from Southee and Gill defends.
The fans inside the Wankhede are enjoying this start from the Indian openers!
India fans in the stands during the match at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
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Over 5: India 47/0
4.6 - 2 runs, short outside off and a stylish cut from Gill towards backward point but the fielder does well to cut off the boundary.
4.5 - No run, back of a length onto the pads and Gill tucks to midwicket.
4.4 - No run, short down leg to Gill who misses with the flick and gets hit on the thigh pad.
4.3 - 1 run, low full toss from Boult and Rohit drives it to deep cover.
4.2 - SIX! Banged short and Rohit doesn't think twice as he pulls it into the stands over deep backward square. That was hit beautifully!
4.1 - No run, length delivery from Boult and Rohit defends to the off-side.
Over 6: India 58/0
5.6 - No run, fuller onto the stumps and Gill defends.
5.5 - No run, slower onto the pads and Gill tucks to square leg.
5.4 - 1 run, flat onto the pads and Rohit tucks to backward square leg for a quick single.
5.3 - SIX! Too short from Santner and Rohit pulls it into the stands over deep square leg. He's raced to 44* off just 21 balls.
5.2 - FOUR! Rohit gets low and sweeps it uppishly just past the man at backward square leg to find the boundary.
5.1 - No run, tossed up onto the stumps from Santner and Rohit blocks.
An immediate switch to spin from the Kiwis as Mitchell Santner, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.
A 'Bit of a Flamingo in that shot' chirped Nasser Hussan when Rohit brought this out in the very first over against Boult!
India's batter Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final match between India and New Zealand, at the Wankhede Stadium.
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Over 7: India 61/0
6.6 - No run, an unusually quiet over in the powerplay as Rohit defends against the tight length delivery.
6.5 - 2 runs, short outside off and this time Rohit slices it past point where the fielder gets a hand onto it to slow down the ball.
6.4 - No run, back of a length outside off and Rohit dabs it to backward point where the fielder does well to cut off the single. Good over so far from Boult.
6.3 - No run, Rohit swings hard at the length delivery but doesn't connect cleanly as it rolls to mid-on.
6.2 - No run, full onto the pads and Rohit flicks to short midwicket.
6.2 - Wide! Length delivery down leg and Rohit looks to flick but doesn't connect.
6.1 - No run, short outside off from Boult and Rohit looks to cut but only chops it into the pitch.
Over 8: India 70/0
7.6 - 1 run, length delivery onto the stumps and Gill flicks to long-on.
7.5 - No run, back of length into the pads and Gill defends.
7.4 - 2 runs, good fielding from Southee as Gill just pushes the ball past mid-on and the pace carries it all the way to the ropes where Southee claws it in with a dive.
7.3 - 2 runs, full onto the pads and this time Gill flicks it past the man at midwicket for an easy two.
7.2 - FOUR! Beautiful timing from Gill as he drives on the up to pierce the gap perfectly at cover.
7.1 - No run, length delivery outside off and Gill slaps it to short cover.
Just the one over for Santner as Lockie Ferguson, right-arm fast, comes in to replace him.
The 'Hitman' is really leading from the front at CWC 2023 as he bags another record!
Over 9: India 75/1
8.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Kohli defends.
8.5 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Kohli flicks to midwicket.
8.4 - FOUR, REVIEW for LBW!
Kohli looks to defend but gets rapped high on the pads as the ball escapes to third man for four. Southee pushes for the Review but replays confirm a faint inside edge which means the Kiwis lose one review and Kohli is off the mark.
8.3 - No run, length delivery from Southee to Kohli who defends.
Virat Kohli, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
8.2 - WICKET! Rohit c Williamson b Southee 47 (29)
Clever slower delivery from Southee and Rohit goes for a big inside-out lofted drive but only sends it flying high over mid-off. Williamson does excellently as he runs back and then back peddles to keep his eyes on the ball and take a really good catch when tumbling backwards.
8.1 - 1 run, full outside off from Southee and Gill flicks it past mid-on.
Tim Southee [2.0-0-21-0] comes back into the attack to replace Boult.
Over 10: India 84/1
9.6 - No run, short into the body and Kohli defends. This is a good start from India as they post 84/1 in the first powerplay.
9.5 - 1 run, full onto the pads now and Gill flicks it to deep midwicket.
9.4 - FOUR! Short down leg and Gill pulls it flat over square leg for a one-bounce four. This is poor from Ferguson with no protection in the deep behind square on the leg-side.
9.3 - No run, full outside off and Gill pushes it back to Ferguson.
9.2 - FOUR! Back of a length onto the pads and Gill effortlessly guides it through the gap at backward square leg.
9.1 - No run, full outside off from Ferguson and Gill drives it firmly but finds mid-off.
What a catch from Williamson to get rid of his Indian counterpart!
New Zealand's Kane Williamson takes the catch to dismiss India's Rohit Sharma, off the bowling of Tim Southee at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
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Over 11: India 89/1
10.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Kohli flicks it to mid-on.
10.5 - No run, Kohli leans forward and gets a thick inside edge as he defends.
10.4 - 1 run, full down leg and Gill flicks it towards deep midwicket.
10.3 - FOUR! "Sweet timing" is the verdict from Ravi Shastri as Gill flicks the full delivery through the gap at midwicket.
10.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and Gill tucks it to mid-on.
10.1 - No run, slower delivery from Southee and Gill chops it to the off-side.
Over 12: India 92/1
11.6 - 1 run, quiet over for New Zealand as Gill chops it towards point.
11.5 - 2 runs, Gill sweeps hard this time and the fielder does excellently to cut off the boundary with a dive.
11.4 - No run, tossed up onto the stumps and Gill defends.
11.3 - No run, Gill flicks it straight down the track but Santner cuts it off.
11.2 - No run, tossed up down the middle and Gill flicks to midwicket.
11.1 - No run, angled onto the stumps from Santner and Gill defends.
Back to spin now as Mitchell Santner [1.0-0-11-0] is back into the attack.
Over 13: India 104/1
12.6 - No run, Gill drives firmly but it's cut off at mid-off. He's batting on 49* and will have to wait for the next over to try and get his half-century.
12.5 - 1 run, short outside off and Kohli dabs it to third man.
12.4 - No run, full outside off and Kohli drives to mid-off.
12.3 - 1 run, Gill drives to long-off for an easy single.
12.2 - SIX! Ferguson responds with a shorter delivery and this time Gill deposits it into the stands over deep midwicket with another pull.
12.1 - FOUR! Length delivery from Ferguson and this time Gill pulls it uppishly through the gap at midwicket.
Lockie Ferguson [2.0-0-18-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 14: India 114/1 - FIFTY up for Gill! 50* (41)
13.6 - No run, quicker delivery from Ravindra and Kohli defends to cover.
13.5 - FOUR! Short ouside off and this time Kohli cuts it expertly into the gap at cover.
13.4 - 2 runs, tossed up onto the stumps and Kohli whips it through the gap at mid-on.
13.3 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Gill! 50* (41)
Gill drives through extra cover to bring up his fifty! The youngster has been brilliant up front for Team India and delivers in a crucial knockout encounter now.
13.2 - 1 run, Kohli flicks it to midwicket for a quick single.
13.1 - 2 runs, short from Ravindra and Kohli cuts it through the gap at extra cover where the fielder does well in the deep.
New Zealand's dashing youngster, Rachin Ravindra, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.
Over 15: India 118/1
14.6 - 1 run, Kohli drives to long-off as the umpires signal for drinks.
14.5 - 1 run, slower outside off and Gill chips it over the man at cover.
14.4 - 1 run, shorter this time and Kohli mistimes the pull to long-on.
14.3 - No run, tossed up by Santner and Kohli gets onto the back foot to defend.
14.2 - 1 run, Gill pushes it to cover for a quick single.
14.1 - No run, short outside off from Santner and Gill chops it to point.
Spin from both ends now as Mitchell Santner [2.0-0-14-0] is back into the attack.
Over 16: India 121/1
15.6 - 1 run, Kohli pushes it towards point to bring up the 50-run partnership between the two.
15.5 - No run, Kohli drives it harder this time but finds cover.
15.4 - No run, tossed up full again and Kohli pushes it to short extra cover.
15.3 - No run, tossed up fuller and Kohli slices it to point.
15.2 - 1 run, Gill backs away and cuts it to deep cover.
15.1 - 1 run, Ravindra tosses it up outside off and Kohli drives to long-off.
Over 17: India 132/1
16.6 - No run, Gill drives straight but Santner gets across to cut if off.
16.5 - FOUR! Excellent from Gill as he waits back and plays a superb late cut to pierce the gap between backward point and short third.
16.4 - SIX! Dominant from Gill as he charges out and hammers it straight back over Santner's head to send it flying high into the stands.
16.3 - No run, no slip for Gill who cuts it to cover.
16.2 - 1 run, Kohli drives through the gap at cover.
16.1 - No run, there's a slip in place for Santner as Kohli blocks out the full delivery.
Over 18: India 138/1
17.6 - 1 run, quicker onto the stumps from Phillips and Gill tucks it to square leg.
17.5 - 1 run, flatter onto the pads and Kohli nudges it to short fine leg.
17.4 - 2 runs, Kohli opens his stance and whips it through the gap at midwicket.
17.3 - 1 run, Gill flicks it into the gap at square leg.
17.2 - 1 run, Kohli punches it to long-on for a quick single.
17.1 - No run, tossed up onto the stumps by Phillips and Kohli nudges it to the leg-side.
A third spinner introduced as Glenn Phillips, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.
Over 19: India 142/1
18.6 - 1 run, again Kohli just punches it to long-on. India are just motoring along without taking too many risks for now.
18.5 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and Gill cuts it to deep cover.
18.4 - 1 run, Kohli clears his front foot and punches to long-on.
18.3 - 1 run, quicker from Santner and Gill cuts it past cover.
18.2 - No run, shorter at the stumps and Gill chops it to cover.
18.1 - No run, tossed up outside off by Santner and Gill pushes it to cover.
A strong partnership brewing between these two for India!
India's Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill celebrate after completing their 50-runs partnership at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
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Over 20: India 150/1
19.6 - No run, tossed up down the middle and Kohli drives to mid-off.
19.5 - No run, some extra bounce from Phillips and Kohli defends.
19.4 - 1 run, Gill now just flicks to midwicket to bring up the 150 for India!
19.3 - SIX! Gill charges out now and hammers it high over long-off to comfortably clear the ropes.
19.2 - 1 run, short from Phillips and Kohli pulls it to deep midwicket.
19.1 - No run, tossed up by Phillips and Kohli flicks it to square leg.
Over 21: India 153/1
20.6 - 1 run, Gill gets on the back foot and punches to long-on.
20.5 - No run, shorter from Santner and Gill punches to mid-off.
20.4 - 1 run, Kohli tucks to midwicket and they pick up an easy single.
20.3 - No run, Kohli slices it one-handed towards backward point and wants a single but is rightly sent back.
20.2 - No run, slower down the middle to Kohli who defends.
20.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Santner and Gill drives to long-off.
Over 22: India 157/1
21.6 - 1 run, Kohli drives to long-on to retain strike.
21.5 - 1 run, Gill advances but Phillips fires it down leg forcing the batter to flick to long-on.
21.4 - No run, tossed up outside off to Gill who defends.
21.3 - 1 run, Kohli opens his stance and flicks it to deep midwicket.
21.2 - 1 run, Gill skips down the track and flicks to long-on.
21.1 - No run, fired in flat by Phillips and Gill tucks to midwicket.
Over 23: India 165/1
22.6 - 1 run, Iyer drives to long-off to get off the mark.
22.5 - No run, tossed up onto the pads and Iyer flicks it to square leg.
Shreyas Iyer, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
Shubman Gill retired hurt 79 (65 balls)
Gill has hit the ground after completing the single and the Physio comes out to have a look at him. Gill is walking off the field now in visible discomfort. It could be cramps or maybe an injured muscle.
22.4 - 1 run, Kohli punches the short delivery to mid-on.
22.3 - FOUR! Too short from Santner as Kohli gets onto the back foot and pulls it through midwicket.
22.2 - 1 run, tossed up outside off to Gill who drives to deep cover.
22.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Santner and Kohli drives to long-off.
Over 24: India 173/1
23.6 - 1 run, full outside off and Kohli drives but it's cut off by a diving mid-off fielder.
23.5 - FOUR! Short down leg and Kohli goes for the pull and is lucky as it comes off the gloves to beat the keeper.
23.4 - No run, short into Kohli who defends.
23.3 - 1 run, banged short by Ferguson and Iyer goes for the pull but only gets a thick top-edge that lands safely.
23.2 - 1 run, Kohli hops in the crease as he tucks it to square leg and wants two but the fielder cuts it off.
23.1 - 1 run, length delivery from Ferguson and Iyer dabs it to third man.
Lockie Ferguson [3.0-0-30-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 25: India 178/1
24.6 - 1 run, Kohli drives it expertly into the gap at extra cover.
24.5 - No run, tossed up to Kohli who drives to short cover.
24.4 - 2 runs, smart running between the two as Kohli cuts it to point and they grab an extra off the overthrow.
24.3 - 1 run, tossed up full to Iyer who drives to long-off.
24.2 - 1 run, Kohli drives it to deep cover to rotate strike.
24.1 - No run, tossed up outside off by Ravindra and Kohli drives to cover.
Rachin Ravindra [2.0-0-13-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 26: India 181/1
25.6 - 1 run, good over from Ferguson as Kohli flicks to deep fine leg.
25.5 - No run, sharp bouncer from Ferguson and Kohli ducks.
25.4 - No run, Kohli looks to flick but is beaten by the quicker delivery that thuds into the pads. It's sliding down leg though so no appeals.
25.3 - No run, Kohli drives to mid-on and finds the fielder.
25.2 - 2 runs, really good running from both batters as Kohli tucks to deep square leg and pushes hard for two.
25.1 - No run, length delivery from Ferguson and Kohli defends.
Over 27: India 194/1 - FIFTY up for Kohli! 50* (59)
26.6 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Kohli! 50* (59)
Kohli drives to long-on to bring up his fifty! Is today the day he converts this into century no. 50?
26.5 - 1 run, Iyer swings for the fences again but is beaten and the keeper is outdone by the turn as well as they grab a bye.
26.4 - FOUR! Streaky this time as Ravindra tosses it up outside off and Gill swings but gets a thick edge that just evades backward point.
26.3 - SIX! Gill just skips down the track and hammers it high back over Ravindra's head for a maximum.
26.2 - No run, tossed up to Iyer who drives to short mid-on.
26.1 - 1 run, tossed up outside off by Ravindra and Kohli drives to deep cover.
Over 28: India 197/1
27.6 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Kohli flicks to deep midwicket.
27.5 - No run, banged short to Kohli who mistimes the pull.
27.4 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Iyer whips to midwicket.
27.3 - No run, pinpoint yorker from Ferguson and Iyer does well to dig it out.
27.2 - 1 run, back of a length outside off and Kohli dabs to third man.
27.1 - No run, back of a length from Ferguson and Kohli defends.
Over 29: India 203/1
28.6 - No run, banged short by Boult and Kohli again goes for the pull but doesn't get the timing right.
28.5 - No run, Kohli taps it to point and wants a single but is rightly sent back.
28.4 - 1 run, length delivery outside off and Iyer drives to deep cover.
28.3 - 1 run, Kohli drives to long-off for a quick single.
28.2 - No run, Boult responds with a short delivery and Kohli pulls straight to midwicket.
28.1 - FOUR! What a way to welcome Boult back into the attack as Kohli charges out and just lofts it over extra cover.
Trent Boult [4.0-0-29-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 30: India 214/1
29.6 - 1 run, Iyer punches to deep cover for an easy run. 11 runs come off the over.
29.5 - 1 run, Kohli defends with soft hands and they run hard for a quick single.
29.4 - 1 run, length delivery outside off and Iyer cuts it to deep cover.
29.3 - 1 run, Kohli punches it to mid-on for a quick single.
29.2 - SIX! Kohli charges out and just whips it high over deep midwicket for a maximum!
29.1 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Iyer glances it to fine leg.
Williamson is looking to break this budding partnership as Tim Southee [4.0-0-31-1] is back into the attack.
Over 31: India 221/1
30.6 - 1 run, Iyer flicks it to long-on as the Umpire signals for drinks.
30.5 - No run, short outside off and Iyer mistimes the pull to mid-on.
30.4 - 1 run, short into the body and Kohli tucks to backward square leg.
30.3 - No run, streaky! Slower delivery from Boult and Kohli mistimes the shot as it loops back towards Boult but doesn't carry.
30.2 - FOUR! Excellent batting from Kohli as he waits back and just dabs the short delivery through the gap at backward point. He's looking in great touch now.
30.1 - 1 run, length delivery from Boult and Iyer punches it to deep cover.
Over 32: India 226/1
31.6 - No run, Kohli flicks it to square leg and again finds the fielder.
31.5 - No run, again Kohli can't find the gap at midwicket.
31.4 - No run, Kohli leans forward and flicks to mid-on.
31.3 - FOUR! This time Kohli shows great touch to just glance it delicately to beat deep fine leg.
31.2 - No run, Kohli flicks to backward square leg but the fielder cuts it off.
31.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Phillips and Iyer drives to long-on.
Glenn Phillips [3.0-0-18-0] comes back into the attack after the drinks break.
Over 33: India 238/1
32.6 - 1 run, Kohli drives to long-on to retain strike.
32.5 - 2 runs, Beautiful timing from Kohli as he punches it through the gap at cover and Conway does really well to cut off the boundary.
32.4 - 1 run, Iyer punches to mid-on to rotate strike.
32.3 - SIX! Slower cutter from Southee and Iyer swings hard to send it flying into the stands over cow corner.
32.2 - 1 run, Kohli skips out and tucks it to mid-on for a quick single.
32.1 - 1 run, slower delivery onto the pads from Southee and Iyer mistimes the flick to midwicket.
Tim Southee [5.0-0-42-1] comes back into the attack.
Over 34: India 248/1
33.6 - No run, shorter onto the stumps and Kohli defends.
33.5 - 1 run, Iyer glances it to backward square leg.
33.4 - SIX! Iyer just dances down the track and connects beautifully with a lofted drive to send it flying over long-on.
33.3 - 1 run, Kohli tucks towards square leg to move to 674 runs in the tournament. It's the highest run total by any batter in a single World Cup edition as Kohli takes another record off Sachin Tendulkar.
Most runs in a single World Cup edition:
674* - Virat Kohli (2023)
673 - Sachin Tendulkar (2003)
659 - Matthew Hayden (2007)
33.2 - 1 run, Iyer opens his stance and punches to square leg.
33.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Phillips as Kohli drives to long-on.
Over 35: India 248/1
34.6 - No run, excellent from Santner as he bowls a maiden over.
34.5 - No run, fired in full and Iyer blocks it to the on-side.
34.4 - No run, swing and a miss as Santner tosses it up slower and Iyer can't connect.
34.3 - No run, onto the stumps and Iyer punches it back to Santner.
34.2 - No run, Iyer looks to defend but gets a thick edge to point.
34.1 - No run, shorter from Santner and Iyer punches it straight to cover.
Mitchell Santner [7.0-0-44-0] is back into the attack.
Over 36: India 265/1
35.6 - 1 run, Kohli drives to long-on as 17 runs come off the over.
35.5 - 1 run, Iyer now punches it past Boult to rotate strike.
35.4 - FOUR! Full outside off and Iyer slices it past the man at point.
35.3 - SIX! These two are tearing into Boult as Iyer swings to send the length delivery flying high back over the bowler's head.
35.2 - 1 run, Kohli tucks to square leg for an easy single.
35.1 - FOUR! Again Kohli welcomes Boult back with a boundary as he pulls the short ball through midwicket.
Trent Boult [6.0-0-42-0] is back into the attack.
Hardik Pandya encapsulating the vibe across the nation right now!
Over 37: India 270/1 - FIFTY up for Iyer! 50* (35)
36.6 - 1 run, Kohli plays a late cut to beat backward point.
36.5 - 1 run, Gill slogs to send it racing through midwicket.
36.4 - No run, some turn for Santner as Gill gets a thick edge to point.
36.3 - 1 run, tossed up full and Kohli whips it to midwicket.
36.2 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Iyer! 50* (35)
Iyer drives through point to bring up his fourth consecutive fifty at the World Cup. He's in such a rich vein of form as the team are reaping the benefits of backing him.
36.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Santner and Kohli drives to long-off.
Over 38: India 275/1
37.6 - 1 run, banged short to Kohli who pulls to deep fine leg.
37.5 - 1 run, sharp yorker from Boult as Iyer digs it out to midwicket. Decent over so far from Boult.
37.4 - 1 run, full outside off to Kohli who drives to long-off.
37.3 - 1 run, short outside off and Iyer this time pulls to deep midwicket.
37.2 - 1 run, short down leg and Kohli pulls it towards long-leg.
37.1 - No run, appeals for LBW as Kohli misses with the flick but it's sliding down leg from Boult.
This partnership is now worth 111 runs from just 92 balls between these two so far!
India's Shreyas Iyer celebrates with Virat Kohli after reaching his half century at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
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Over 39: India 277/1
Santner signs off with 10-1-51-0.
38.6 - No run, fuller from Santner and this time Kohli blocks.
38.5 - No run, chance! Streaky from Kohli as he mistimes the punch with the ball landing just short of the man at cover again. The ball seems to be holding up in the pitch a little.
38.4 - No run, chance! Kohli looks to flick and gets a big leading edge that lands just short of cover.
38.3 - 1 run, tossed up to Iyer who drives to deep cover.
38.2 - 1 run, Kohli punches to deep cover to rotate strike.
38.1 - No run, tossed up by Santner and Kohli drives straight to cover.
Santner to bowl out now.
Kohli seems to be cramping up too and Gill looks ready if he's needed to come back on.
Over 40: India 287/1
39.6 - 1 run, short to Iyer who pulls it straight to deep fine leg.
39.5 - 1 run, Kohli punches the shorter delivery to mid-on and puts in a dive at the non-striker's end to move to 95*.
39.4 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Iyer flicks it to deep fine leg.
39.3 - FOUR! Great shot from Iyer as he flicks the full delivery expertly through the gap at midwicket.
39.3 - Wide! Ferguson spills it down leg.
39.2 - 1 run, back of a length to Kohli who flicks to backward square leg.
39.1 - 1 run, short from Ferguson and Iyer pulls it to deep fine leg.
Lockie Ferguson [6.0-0-44-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 41: India 292/1
40.6 - 1 run, short from Ravindra and Iyer cuts it to deep point.
40.5 - No run, Review for Caught Behind!
Swing and a miss from Iyer as Ravindra pitches it outside off. Ravindra and Latham think there's and edge and New Zealand ask for a review!
There's a flat line on 'Ultraedge' and the Kiwis have lost both their reviews now.
40.4 - 1 run, Kohli drives straight as Ravindra gets a hand to deflect it to mid-off.
40.3 - 1 run, Iyer drives to long-off for an easy single.
40.2 - 1 run, Kohli gets a thick outside edge to point to move to 96*.
40.1 - 1 run, flat onto the stumps from Ravindra as Iyer flicks to midwicket.
Rachin Ravindra [4.0-0-30-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 42: India 303/1 - HUNDRED up for Kohli! 100* (106)
41.6 - FOUR! Kohli's looking to cut loose now as he pulls it hard into the gap at deep midwicket.
41.5 - 2 runs, back of a length from Ferguson and Kohli pulls it through midwicket and they run hard for two again.
41.4 - 2 runs, HUNDRED up for Kohli! 100* (106)
Kohli stands alone at the summit of ODI centuries with hundred no. 50 as he flicks it through the gap at square leg and comes charging back for two.
He celebrates with a bow to the 'Master Blaster' Sachin who applauds from the stands. What a milestone for the 'Run Machine' with plenty more sure to come.
41.3 - 1 run, Iyer mistimes the pull as it goes rolling to midwicket.
41.2 - 1 run, Kohli charges out but only gets a thick inside edge to deep square leg to move to 98*.
41.1 - 1 run, banged short by Ferguson and Iyer mistimes the pull to send it looping to long-on.
Over 43: India 314/1
42.6 - 1 run, short outside off and Iyer cuts it to deep point to bring up the 150-run partnership.
42.6 - Wide! Ravindra spills it down leg.
42.5 - 1 run, Kohli makes room and slices to deep point.
42.4 - 1 run, tossed up full and Iyer flicks to long-on.
42.3 - No run, Iyer drives to cover but finds the fielder.
42.2 - SIX! Slower delivery outside off and Iyer slaps it over the ropes at long-on.
42.1 - No run, this time Ravindra pitches it just inside the tramline as Iyer leaves.
42.1 - Wide! Ravindra pitches it well outside off.
Over 44: India 327/2
43.6 - WICKET! Kohli c Conway b Southee 117 (113)
Kohli steps out and again looks to pull but this time picks out Conway who makes no mistake at deep square leg. It's been a masterful record-breaking innings from the 'King' as he soaks in the applause from the Wankhede crowd who give him a standing ovation.
43.5 - 2 runs, full onto the pads and Kohli whips it through the gap at midwicket.
43.4 - SIX! Slower short delivery and Kohli celebrates his second life with a masterful pull to send it flying into the stands.
43.3 - 2 runs, DROPPED! Kohli charges out but doesn't connect well enough with the pull as Phillips comes running in from deep square leg and puts in a dive but it doesn't stick.
43.2 - 1 run, Iyer flicks the fuller delivery to deep midwicket.
43.1 - 2 runs, slower delivery from Southee and Iyer mistimes the heave through midwicket.
Tim Southee [6.0-0-54-1] comes back into the attack.
Over 45: India 341/2
44.6 - SIX! This time Iyer gets under the wider delivery to deposit it into the stands behind the sight screen.
44.5 - No run, Iyer reaches out to cut but leaves looking for a wide call and again it's a legal delivery.
44.4 - 1 run, Rahul gets off the mark with a punch to deep cover.
44.3 - 1 run, Iyer reaches out and cuts the wide delivery past point.
44.2 - No run, good turn from Ravindra as Iyer leaves looking for a wide but it's a fair delivery.
44.1 - SIX! Iyer ensures the crowd are have something to cheer about right away as he slogs at the tossed up delivery from Ravindra to send it flying over long-on.
KL Rahul, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
Over 46: India 347/2
45.6 - No run, smart bowling from Southee as he sends down a slower short delivery and again Rahul swings but is beaten as it hits him on the body.
45.5 - No run, beaten! Length delivery from Southee and Rahul slashes hard but only connects with air.
45.4 - No run, Rahul steps across for the paddle-sweep but picks out short fine leg.
45.3 - FOUR! Rahul gets going as he heaves at the length delivery to send it racing through midwicket.
45.2 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Iyer whips it to long-on.
45.1 - 1 run, Rahul steps across and punches the length delivery from Southee to long-off.
Over 47: India 354/2
46.6 - No run, Rahul swings at the slower length delivery but is beaten by the change in pace.
46.5 - 1 run, Iyer digs out the wide yorker to backward point to move to 93*.
46.4 - 1 run, Rahul goes for the reverse-paddle but gets hit on the pads as they pick up a leg bye. There are no reviews left for New Zealand as they appeal for LBW.
46.3 - No run, beaten! Sharp wide yorker from Boult as Rahul looks to whip but can't connect.
46.2 - FOUR! Slower length delivery and this time Rahul connects well with a fierce cut past backward point.
46.1 - 1 run, full outside off from Boult as Iyer drives to long-off.
Trent Boult [8.0-0-64-0] is back into the attack.
Over 48: India 366/2 - HUNDRED up for Iyer! 100* (67)
47.6 - 1 run, length delivery outside off and Rahul cuts it fiercely but finds deep cover.
47.5 - 2 runs, short to Rahul who pulls it into the gap at deep midwicket.
47.4 - 1 run, Iyer pulls the back of a length delivery to deep midwicket.
47.3 - 1 run, Rahul heaves at the full delivery but only gets a thick inside edge to deep square leg.
47.2 - 1 run, HUNDRED up for Iyer! 100* (67)
Back-to-back WC hundreds for Iyer as he drives to long-on. It's come off just 67 balls too at a strike-rate of 149.25. His form at no. 4 has really given the team another dimension.
47.1 - SIX! Slower full delivery from Southee and Iyer just heaves to send it flying into the stands over deep midwicket and move to 99*.
Over 49: India 382/3
48.6 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Suryakumar gets off the mark with a whip to deep square leg.
Suryakumar Yadav, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
48.5 - WICKET! Shreyas Iyer c Mitchell b Boult 105 (70)
Slower bouncer from Boult and Iyer goes for the pull but sends it down the throat of the man at long-on this time. The Mumbai-lad Iyer departs to another standing ovation from an adoring home crowd.
48.4 - FOUR! Too full from Boult and Iyer just muscles it over midwicket to find the gap in the deep.
48.3 - 1 run, sharp yorker from Boult as Rahul awkwardly digs it out to mid-on.
48.2 - FOUR! Rahul is on the charge as he slices the full delivery through the gap past backward point.
48.1 - SIX! Low full toss from Boult and Rahul punishes him with a heave to send it flying into the stands over long-on. That's an enormous 104 metres hit.
Over 50: India 397/4
49.6 - FOUR! Width on offer and Rahul slices hard to send it looping over a helpless backward point fielder. Really strong finish from India as they post a formidable total giving the bowlers plenty to defend.
49.5 - FOUR! Rahul swivels as he goes low and pulls the back of a length delivery through square leg.
49.4 - No run, beaten! Rahul now goes for a reverse-paddle but can't connect.
49.3 - SIX! Rahul connects beautifully as he sends the length delivery flying over the ropes at deep midwicket.
49.2 - 1 run, Gill walks out again having recovered from his cramps as he heaves to send the length delivery racing through cover.
Shubman Gill, right handed bat, returns to the crease.
49.1 - WICKET! Suryakumar Yadav c Glenn Phillips b Southee 1 (2)
Back of a length delivery from Southee and Suryakumar heaves but only gets a thick edge that sends it flying high over midwicket where Phillips comes running in from the deep to take a sharp catch.
New Zealand need 398 runs to win!
Two centurions for India as they they put up a brilliant batting performance making full use of the advantage won at the toss. Rohit Sharma (47 off 29 balls) and Shubman Gill (80* off 66 balls) provided a lightning quick start at the top to set the ball rolling.
Virat Kohli (117 off 113 balls) then stepped in to surpass Sachin Tendulkar with a record 50th ODI century at the Master Blaster's home turf. The local lad then put his own hand up to be counted as Shreyas Iyer (105 off 70 balls) brought up back-to-back World Cup hundreds.
KL Rahul (39* off 20 balls) put in the final flourish as India wrapped up a perfect batting performance putting up 397/4 on the board.
A 'perfect' batting performance from India!
India's batter Rohit Sharma plays a shot during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final match between India and New Zealand, at the Wankhede Stadium, Wednesday.
India's Shubman Gill celebrates after reaching his half century at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
India's Virat Kohli celebrates after reaching his 50th century, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record of most number of ODI centuries at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
India's Shreyas Iyer celebrates with KL Rahul after reaching his century.
India's KL Rahul in action at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
History maker Virat Kohli says it's the stuff of dreams with 'Sachin paaji' and his 'life partner' in the stands
Well, I'm feeling (pauses). Again, the great man just congratulated me. It feels like a dream. Too good to be true. Big game for us and I played the role so that the guys around me can come and express themselves. As I said, for me the most important thing is to make my team win. I've been given a role this tournament and I'm trying to dig deep. That's the key to consistency - play according to the situation and play for the team. It's the stuff of dreams. Sachin paaji was there in the stands. It's very difficult for me to express it. My life partner, my hero - he's sitting there. And all these fans at the Wankhede. To get to 400 is amazing; a lot of credit needs to go to Shreyas. KL finished it with a flurry (of boundaries).Virat Kohli (117 off 113 balls)
India's Virat Kohli celebrates after reaching his 50th century, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record of most number of ODI centuries.
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All set for the run chase!
Rohit Sharma has his team in a huddle on the field as he delivers a final team talk before the chase gets underway.
The young and talented Rachin Ravindra walks out alongside the dangerous Devon Conway as New Zealand look for a quick start with a big total on the board.
Jasprit Bumrah has the new ball to open the attack for India.
Over 1: New Zealand 8/0
0.6 - No run, Bumrah angles it across Conway who shoulders arms.
0.5 - No run, beaten! Zippy back of a length delivery from Bumrah and Conway looks to push but is well beaten.
0.4 - No run, fired in full outside off and this time Conway leaves.
One slip comes out to point now.
0.3 - FOUR! Width on offer again and Conway isn't missing out as he slices it past backward point again to find the ropes.
Bumrah has two slips in place for the over.
0.2 - No run, pitched up full from Bumrah and Conway drives to mid-off.
0.1 - FOUR! Width on offer from Bumrah and Conway gets off the mark in style with a fierce cut past point.
Over 2: New Zealand 12/0
1.6 - No run, Siraj ends with a beauty as Ravindra looks to drive but is beaten.
1.5 - FOUR! Smart response from Ravindra as he uses the pace, guiding the back of length delivery past slip.
1.4 - No run, fired full onto the stumps and Ravindra just about digs it out. Siraj is really testing the youngster here.
1.3 - No run, length delivery from Siraj and Ravindra drives to mid-off.
1.2 - No run, firm drive from Ravindra this time but he picks out mid-off.
1.1 - No run, full outside off from Siraj and Ravindra defends.
Mohammed Siraj, right-arm fast medium, will take the other new ball.
Over 3: New Zealand 19/0
2.6 - No run, cut in half! Conway is beaten past the inside as he looks to defend but is done in by the late movement off the pitch.
2.6 - Wide! Bumrah spills it down leg.
2.5 - FOUR! Full outside off from Bumrah and this time Conway connects with a well-timed slice to send it racing past point.
2.4 - No run, back of a length just outside off and Conway gets a thick inside edge back into the pitch. This is superb bowling from Bumrah.
2.3 - No run, full onto the stumps now and Conway awkwardly flicks it to midwicket.
2.3 - Wide! Bumrah fires it outside off and Conway doesn't bite.
2.2 - No run, Conway is rapped on the pads with a pacy full delivery as he looks to flick but is beaten.
2.2 - Wide! Bumrah fires it well wide down leg.
2.1 - No run, beaten! Excellent start from Bumrah as Conway reaches out to drive but can't connect with the pacy delivery.
Over 4: New Zealand 23/0
3.6 - No run, Ravindra pulls the back of a length delivery but it's well cut off by Suryakumar at short midwicket.
3.5 - FOUR! Again it's smart batting from Ravindra as he waits for the loose delivery and tucks it off the hips to deep square leg.
3.4 - No run, beaten! Siraj angles it across the batter who looks to defend but can't connect.
3.3 - No run, Ravindra gets behind the line of the ball and defends.
3.2 - No run, full onto the stumps and Ravindra pushes it to mid-off.
3.1 - No run, back of a length outside off from Siraj and Ravindra chops it to cover.
Over 5: New Zealand 30/0
4.6 - No run, Bumrah is getting some movement here as Ravindra looks to drive but chops it back towards the bowler.
4.5 - No run, again he draws a thick inside edge as Ravindra looks to drive the full inswinging delivery.
4.4 - No run, Bumrah is testing the batters here as Ravindra gets a thick inside edge onto the pads.
4.3 - No run, full outside off and Ravindra drives it straight to cover.
4.2 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Conway gets a thick inside edge past square leg.
4.2 - Five Wides! Bumrah has just lost his radar as he fires it miles down leg and it escapes to the ropes.
4.2 - Wide! Sprays it down leg as Conway flicks but can't connect.
4.1 - No run, Bumrah comes round the wicket and hits Conway full on the pads but again it's sliding down leg.
Over 6: New Zealand 34/1
5.6 - FOUR! Williamson reaches out and drives it past the man at point to get off the mark.
5.5 - No run, beaten! Williamson looks to defend but this time sees it fly past the edge.
5.4 - No run, tighter line from Shami this time as Williamson defends.
5.3 - No run, again some excellent movement from Shami as Williamson leaves.
5.2 - No run, Shami gets it to nip away off the surface as Williamson shoulders arms.
Kane Williamson, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
5.1 - WICKET! Conway c Rahul b Shami 13 (15)
Shami strikes gold straight away! Conway reaches out to drive well outside off but only gets a healthy edge that Rahul does brilliantly to collect with a superb dive to his left. Shami makes instant impact as the crowds erupt!
Early bowling change as Mohammed Shami, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.
Over 7: New Zealand 35/1
6.6 - No run, full down leg and Williamson flicks it straight to midwicket.
6.5 - No run, full outside off and this time Williamson leaves.
6.4 - No run, beaten again as Williamson is squared up looking to defend and it just whizzes past the edge. There are appeals for caught behind but it brushes the pads.
6.3 - No run, beaten! Sharp movement off the surface for Bumrah as Williamson looks to defend but misses.
6.2 - 1 run, Ravindra gets a thick inside edge that escapes to fine leg.
6.1 - No run, Bumrah angles it into the left-hander as Ravindra misses with the flick and gets hit high on the thigh pad.
Over 8: New Zealand 40/2
7.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Mitchell drives to mid-on.
7.6 - Wide! Shami sprays it wide down leg.
7.5 - No run, full down leg and Mitchell misses with the flick as he gets hits on the pads.
Daryl Mitchell, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
7.4 - WICKET! Ravindra c Rahul b Shami 13 (22)
Shami strikes again! Ravindra looks to drive the length delivery but only gets a faint nick onto it as Rahul takes a comfortable catch and wheels off in celebration. Shami is on a roll here at the Wankhede as he gets rid of both Kiwi openers in back-to-back overs.
7.3 - FOUR! Fuller from Shami and this time Ravindra drives it through the gap at extra cover.
7.2 - No run, full outside off and Ravindra drives it straight to cover.
7.1 - No run, beaten! Excellent start again from Shami as it nips away off the surface and flies past the edge of Ravindra.
Over 9: New Zealand 40/2
8.6 - No run, excellent maiden over from Bumrah to keep the pressure onto the Kiwis. Over to Shami from the other end now.
8.5 - No run, full onto the pads and Williamson flicks to midwicket where the fielder does well.
8.4 - No run, Bumrah angles it onto the stumps now as Williamson digs it out to midwicket.
8.3 - No run, third leave in a row as Williamson is not going after anything wide.
8.2 - No run, length delivery outside off and again Williamson shoulders arms.
8.1 - No run, Bumrah is getting some movement off the surface too as Williamson leaves.
Over 10: New Zealand 46/2
9.6 - No run, Williamson is cramped for room as he chops the short delivery to the off-side.
9.5 - No run, beaten! Williamson looks to defend but Shami gets it to nip away from the outside edge.
9.4 - No run, full onto the stumps from Shami and Williamson defends.
9.3 - 1 run, Mitchell slogs but mistimes the shot to mid-on and then races across for a risky single to get off the mark. There's a direct-hit from mid-on but Mitchell makes it just in time.
9.3 - Five Wides! Nothing KL Rahul can do as Shami sprays it well down leg.
9.2 - No run, Mitchell looks to drive but gets a thick inside edge that hits the pads.
9.1 - No run, Shami pitches it full outside off and Mitchell leaves for the keeper.
Over 11: New Zealand 54/2
10.6 - No run, full from Siraj and Mitchell blocks it out.
10.5 - FOUR! Banged short by Siraj and Mitchell connects well with the pull to find the gap at deep square leg.
10.4 - No run, length delivery onto the stumps and Mitchell tucks to midwicket.
10.3 - No run, fuller outside off and Mitchell shoulders arms.
10.2 - FOUR! Width on offer and Mitchell reaches out to loft it over extra cover for a one-bounce four.
10.1 - No run, full onto the stumps from Siraj and Mitchell blocks it out.
Mohammed Siraj [2.0-0-8-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 12: New Zealand 62/2
11.6 - No run, length delivery to Williamson who dabs to backward point.
11.5 - No run, shorter from Jadeja as Williamson slaps it to cover.
11.4 - 1 run, Mitchell heaves at the free-hit delivery but mistimes it to long-on.
11.4 - FOUR! Jadeja fires it onto the pads and Mitchell glances it delicately past the keeper. The siren also sounds as Jadeja oversteps resulting in a no-ball and free-hit.
11.3 - No run, appeals for caught at slip as Mitchell goes for the reverse sweep but KL Rahul says it's off the arm and they don't review.
11.2 - 1 run, tossed up fuller to Williamson who flicks to midwicket.
11.1 - No run, flat from Jadeja and Williamson pushes it back to the bowler.
Time for some spin as Ravindra Jadeja, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.
Over 13: New Zealand 72/2
12.6 - 1 run, slower back of a length delivery as Mitchell looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad for a leg bye.
12.5 - No run, full outside off and Mitchell blocks.
12.4 - 1 run, length delivery outside off and Williamson guides it towards backward point for a quick single.
12.3 - No run, good response from Siraj as he bangs it short and Williamson gets hit right in the midriff.
12.2 - FOUR! Attacking intent shown from Williamson as he steps out and cuts it past point to find the boundary.
12.1 - FOUR! Streaky from Williamson as he seems to get an inside edge that flies past the keeper. The umpire signals for byes though as KL Rahul had no chance to cut it off.
Over 14: New Zealand 74/2
13.6 - No run, good over from Jadeja as Mitchell pushes it to point.
13.5 - No run, angled into Mitchell who defends.
13.4 - No run, Mitchell looks to drive and mistimes it to mid-on.
13.3 - 2 runs, Mitchell mistimes the drive as the ball loops over short cover.
13.2 - No run, fired in full again as Mitchell pushes it back to Jadeja.
13.1 - No run, tossed up full by Jadeja and Mitchell defends.
Over 15: New Zealand 87/2
14.6 - No run, full onto the stumps and Mitchell defends as the Umpires signal for drinks.
14.5 - 1 run, again Williamson dabs to third man to rotate strike.
14.4 - FOUR! This is streaky batting from Williamson as he gets a thick inside edge that sees the ball escape past the stumps to fine leg.
14.3 - 1 run, length delivery onto the stumps and Mitchell drives to long-on.
14.2 - 1 run, short outside off and Williamson dabs to third man.
14.1 - SIX! Williamson looks to pull the shorter delivery from Siraj and gets a thick top-edge that flies high over the keeper for a maximum. They've decided to take the attack to Siraj.
Over 16: New Zealand 93/2
15.6 - 1 run, Mitchell sweeps to fine leg to keep strike.
15.5 - 2 runs, again Mitchell gets in position early and paddles it towards fine leg.
15.4 - 1 run, short again to Williamson who mistimes the pull to long-on.
15.3 - 1 run, Mitchell brings out the paddle-sweep to send it to fine leg.
15.2 - 1 run, Williamson glances it to backward square leg to rotate strike.
15.1 - No run, Kuldeep lands it a bit short and Williamson looks to cut but mistimes the shot.
Kuldeep Yadav, left-arm chinaman, comes into the attack post the drinks break.
Over 17: New Zealand 104/2
16.6 - 1 run, Mitchell drives it straight past Shami as 11 runs come off the over.
16.5 - No run, length delivery outside off and Mitchell drives to mid-off.
16.4 - FOUR! Full outside off and Mitchell drives hard through the gap at cover. He's really taking on Shami who has struck twice in this game.
16.3 - No run, back of a length again as Mitchell defends.
16.2 - SIX! Fuller from Shami and Mitchell sends it flying over extra cover with a beautiful lofted drive.
16.1 - No run, back of a length from Shami and Mitchell blocks it towards mid-on.
Mohammed Shami [3.0-0-15-2] comes back into the attack.
Over 18: New Zealand 114/2
17.6 - 1 run, tossed up to Williamson who drives to long-on.
17.5 - No run, Check for Run Out! Williamson dabs to backward point and sets off for a non-existent single. Mitchell sends him back but the fielder hits the stumps with a direct-hit. However, Rahul disturbs the bails with his glove before the ball hits the stumps as Williamson survives.
17.4 - FOUR leg byes! Kuldeep fires it wide down leg and it goes past Rahul who shuffles across as Williamson looks to sweep but misses as it goes off the pads.
17.3 - No run, REVIEW for LBW!
Williamson is done in by the turn as it spins in sharply and hits him high on the pads. India go for the review and it's close with impact on stumps left to 'Umpire's Call' which means they retain the review.
17.2 - FOUR! Shorter from Kuldeep and Williamson rocks back to pull it to deep midwicket where Iyer can't keep it in.
17.1 - 1 run, tossed up full from Kuldeep and Mitchell drives to long-on.
Over 19: New Zealand 118/2
18.6 - 1 run, Mitchell taps it to point to keep strike.
18.5 - 2 runs, Mitchell connects with the reverse sweep to find the gap at backward point.
18.4 - No run, tossed up to Mitchell who leans forward to defend.
18.3 - 1 run, Williamson charges out and flicks to long leg.
18.2 - No run, tossed up down leg and again Williamson blocks.
18.1 - No run, tossed up full from Jadeja and Williamson defends.
Spin from both ends as Ravindra Jadeja [2.0-0-10-0] is back into the attack,
Over 20: New Zealand 124/2
19.6 - No run, tossed up full and Mitchell defends.
19.5 - No run, full down leg and Mitchell flicks to square leg.
19.4 - No run, tossed up outside off and Mitchell pushes it to mid-off.
19.3 - FOUR! Really poor from Bumrah as he lets it slip through his legs at backward point as Mitchell slices the full delivery.
19.2 - 1 run, flatter onto the stumps and Williamson flicks to deep midwicket.
19.1 - 1 run, slower through the air from Kuldeep and Mitchell tucks it to midwicket.
A special message from the 'Master Blaster' to Virat Kohli
Over 21: New Zealand 133/2
20.6 - No run, beaten! Sharp turn from Jadeja as Mitchell looks to flick but can't connect.
20.5 - SIX! Mitchell gives Jadeja the charge and launches it high over long-on.
20.4 - 1 run, Williamson sweeps hard but this time Bumrah does well to cut off the boundary.
20.3 - 1 run, Mitchell pushes it uppishly past Jadeja who almost gets to the ball.
20.2 - No run, appeals for LBW as Mitchell misses with the sweep but it's sliding down leg.
20.1 - 1 run, tossed up down leg from Jadeja and Williamson flicks to long-on.
Over 22: New Zealand 141/2
21.6 - FOUR! Williamson makes room and cuts the flatter delivery through cover to bring up the 100-run partnership.
21.5 - 1 run, Mitchell paddles it to fine leg to rotate strike.
21.4 - 1 run, full toss from Kuldeep and this time Williamson sweeps to square leg.
21.3 - No run, googly from Kuldeep as Williamson looks to sweep but gets hit on the pads.
21.2 - No run, fuller from Kuldeep as Williamson flicks to mid-on.
21.1 - 2 runs, tossed up down leg from Kuldeep and Williamson paddles it towards fine leg.
Over 23: New Zealand 148/2 - FIFTY up for Mitchell! 50* (49)
22.6 - FOUR! Williamson pushes it back to Jadeja who fires a wild throw back at the stumps but misses by a distance as it escapes for four.
22.5 - 1 run, Mitchell gets low and sweeps to fine leg.
22.4 - No run, quicker from Jadeja and Mitchell blocks.
22.3 - 1 run, Williamson charges out and heaves towards long-on.
22.2 - No run, shorter from Jadeja as Williamson defends.
22.1 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Mitchell! 50* (49)
Mitchell drives it past Jadeja to bring up his fifty! The Kiwis need him to stay out there longer and convert this into a big hundred.
Over 24: New Zealand 151/2
23.6 - No run, appeals for LBW again as Williamson misses with the paddle-sweep but the impact seems to be outside off.
23.5 - No run, tossed up outside off and Williamson punches to cover.
23.4 - No run, Williamson looks to defend but gets a hit full on the pads but it's sliding down leg.
23.3 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Mitchell looks to sweep gets a thick top-edge towards square leg.
23.2 - 1 run, Williamson steps across and flicks to deep midwicket.
23.1 - 1 run, slower from Kuldeep as Mitchell sweeps to fine leg.
Over 25: New Zealand 161/2
24.6 - No run, quicker full delivery and Mitchell flicks to short midwicket.
24.5 - 2 runs, short onto the pads and Mitchell tucks it through the gap at backward square leg.
24.4 - SIX! This time Mitchell gets low and slogs the fuller delivery straight back over Jadeja's head for a maximum.
24.3 - No run, Mitchell reaches out and pushes it to point.
24.2 - 1 run, Williamson drives it straight and Jadeja manages to get a boot onto the ball.
24.1 - 1 run, length delivery from Jadeja and Mitchell punches it to deep cover.
Over 26: New Zealand 165/2 - FIFTY up for Williamson! 50* (58)
25.6 - No run, Williamson shapes up to cut but chops it back towards Kuldeep.
25.5 - 1 run, chance! Mitchell skips out and heaves but mistimes the shot as it lands just short at long-on.
25.4 - No run, tossed up again by Kuldeep and Mitchell goes for the paddle-sweep but edges it onto the pads.
25.3 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Williamson! 50* (58)
Tossed up to Williamson who drives to long-off to bring up his 45th ODI fifty.
25.2 - 1 run, Mitchell gets in position early and sweeps to fine leg.
25.1 - 1 run, length delivery from Kuldeep and Williamson punches to long-on.
Over 27: New Zealand 174/2
26.6 - 1 run, Mitchell now drives to long-on to keep the strike.
26.5 - SIX! Mitchell swings hard to send the fuller delivery flying high into the stands over long-on.
26.4 - No run, good turn again as Mitchell waits back and defends.
26.3 - 1 run Williamson goes for the inside-out lofted drive but doesn't connect cleanly.
26.2 - No run, sharp turn from Jadeja as Williamson looks to sweep but gets a thick edge towards short third man.
26.1 - 1 run, tossed up by Jadeja as Mitchell drives to long-off.
Over 28: New Zealand 180/2
27.6 - No run, Mitchell plays the reverse sweep again but finds the man at point.
27.5 - No run, full outside off and Mitchell defends towards point.
27.4 - No run, tossed up down the middle and Mitchell gets a thick edge to point.
27.3 - No run, tossed up slower by Kuldeep as Mitchell defends.
27.2 - FOUR! Mitchell now brings out the reverse-sweep to beat the man at backward point.
27.1 - 2 runs, Mitchell gets in position early and sweeps the full delivery from Kuldeep.
Over 29: New Zealand 188/2
28.6 - 1 run, low full toss from Bumrah and Mitchell drives to long-on.
28.5 - 1 run, DROPPED! Williamson heaves at the slower length delivery and mistimes it straight to mid-on where Shami gets both hands behind the ball with a reverse-cup but it just doesn't stick. That was a sitter and could prove to be very expensive.
28.4 - No run, back of a length delivery to Williamson who chops it to point.
28.3 - 1 run, superb fielding from Jadeja at point as Mitchell slices it hard and Jadeja dives across to cut off the boundary.
28.2 - FOUR! Mitchell swings at the slower length delivery and mistimes the shot but it lands safely just inside the ropes at deep midwicket.
28.1 - 1 run, Bumrah starts with a slower length delivery that Williamson dabs to cover.
Rohit turns to pace to try and split this pair as Jasprit Bumrah [5.0-1-23-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 30: New Zealand 199/2
New Zealand are keeping pace here as they need 199 runs from 180 balls to win.
29.6 - 1 run, Mitchell with a conventional sweep to end the over.
29.5 - FOUR! Mitchell connects superbly with the reverse sweep as Jadeja gets a hand to it with a dive at backward point but it's hit really well and escapes.
29.4 - 1 run, sharp turn from Kuldeep as Williamson mistimes the pull to long-on.
29.3 - FOUR! Williamson reaches out and connects with the slog sweep to send it flying over deep midwicket for a one-bounce four.
29.2 - No run, slower from Kuldeep as Williamson defends.
29.1 - 1 run, landed short by Kuldeep and Mitchell pulls it towards long-on to bring up the 150-run partnership.
Over 31: New Zealand 213/2
They took 14 runs from that over as the Kiwis look to pick up the pace.
30.6 - 1 run, Williamson dabs to third man as the umpires signal for drinks.
30.5 - FOUR! Full onto the stumps and Williamson drives it expertly past the man at mid-off.
30.4 - 1 run, Mitchell steps across and flicks through midwicket.
30.3 - 1 run, full onto the stumps again as Williamson drives to mid-on for a risky single.
30.2 - 1 run, full onto the stumps from Bumrah as Mitchell drives to long-on.
30.1 - SIX! Mitchell meets the full delivery from Bumrah with a lofted drive to send it flying over long-off.
Over 32: New Zealand 219/2
31.6 - FOUR! Williamson just relieves the pressure as he opens his stance and pulls it over midwicket.
31.5 - 1 run, tossed up outside off and Mitchell drives past cover.
31.4 - No run, beaten! That's some sharp turn from Jadeja as Mitchell looks to drive but is well beaten.
31.3 - No run, tossed up outside off and Mitchell drives back to Jadeja.
31.2 - No run, fired full outside off and Mitchell punches to cover.
31.1 - 1 run, dropped short by Jadeja and Williamson punches it to deep cover.
There's a bowling change too as Ravindra Jadeja [7.0-0-49-0] is back into the attack.
Rohit has his team in a huddle during the drinks break to try and motivate the players to turn this around.
Over 33: New Zealand 220/4 - HUNDRED up for Mitchell! 100* (85)
32.6 - No run, full outside off and Phillips blocks it out. What an over for India.
32.5 - No run, back of a length delivery to Phillips who chops it back to the keeper.
Glenn Phillips, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
32.4 - WICKET! Latham lbw b Shami 0 (2)
Shami strikes again! Latham looks to flick but doesn't get his bat down in time as Shami hits him on the pads. There's no doubt about that as the Umpire raises his finger and Latham isn't going to challenge the decision. Big over for India as Shami puts them back in the driver's seat. That's Shami's fourth wicket of the night.
32.3 - No run, full outside off and Latham defends towards cover.
Tom Latham, left handed bat, comes to the crease.
32.2 - WICKET! Williamson c Suryakumar Yadav b Shami 69 (73)
Shami gets the breakthrough! Williamson goes for the big heave but doesn't connect well enough as he sends it high towards deep square leg where Suryakumar makes no mistake. What a timely strike from Shami as India needed something to get them back into this game.
32.1 - 1 run, HUNDRED up for Mitchell! 100* (85)
Mitchell tucks it off the hips to bring up his century! That's his second of the tournament and definitely the more important one as he's helped the Kiwis recover from that early stumble.
Fresh bowlers from both ends as Mohammed Shami [4.0-0-26-2] comes back into the attack.
Over 34: New Zealand 221/4
Mitchell now hits the deck with what looks like cramps as the Physio comes out.
33.6 - No run, excellent over from Jadeja to just tighten the screws on the Kiwis.
33.5 - No run, thick inside edge from Phillips as he looks to punch.
33.4 - No run, quicker from Jadeja as Phillips punches to cover.
33.3 - No run, Jadeja slides down leg and Phillips looks to glance it fine but doesn't connect as it hits the pads.
33.2 - No run, Phillips punches the shorter delivery to cover.
33.1 - 1 run, dropped short by Jadeja as Mitchell cuts it past point.
Over 35: New Zealand 224/4
Just like that the asking rate has spiked to 11.6/per over as New Zealand need 174 runs in 90 balls.
34.6 - No run, full outside off and Phillips drives to cover.
34.5 - 1 run, full onto the stumps and Mitchell drives to long-on.
34.4 - No run, beaten! Mitchell heaves at the length delivery but is done in by the slower delivery that just misses the stumps.
34.3 - 1 run, short into Phillips who nudges to square leg to get off the mark.
34.2 - 1 run, back of a length now and Mitchell pulls to square leg.
34.1 - No run, full outside off from Shami and Mitchell defends back towards the bowler.
Over 36: New Zealand 231/4
35.6 - 1 run, Mitchell pushes it towards point and hobbles across for the single.
35.5 - 1 run, Phillips punches it to cover to rotate strike.
35.4 - FOUR! Width on offer by Jadeja and Phillips slices it powerfully past backward point.
35.3 - No run, tossed up onto the pads from Jadeja and Phillips flicks to midwicket.
35.2 - 1 run, Mitchell taps to cover and sets off for a quick single. He hits the deck again as the cramps take hold again.
The Physio comes out again as we have another break in play.
35.1 - No run, appeals for LBW as Mitchell looks to sweep but gets hit on the pads. It's excellent judgement form KL Rahul who advises against a review as he spots that it brushes off the gloves.
Over 37: New Zealand 236/4
36.6 - 1 run, short into the body as Phillips chops it past Siraj to long-on.
36.6 - Wide! Siraj bangs it short well outside off and has to reload.
36.5 - 2 runs, Siraj from over the wicket as he bowls full outside off to Phillips who drives to deep cover.
36.4 - 1 run, Mitchell just reaches out and dabs it towards cover for a single.
36.3 - No run, beaten! Mitchell heaves at the wide yorker but this time can't connect.
36.2 - No run, another perfect wide yorker as Mitchell can only push it to cover.
36.1 - No run, Siraj comes round the wicket and nails the wide yorker as Mitchell reaches out and digs it out to cover.
Mohammed Siraj [5.0-0-34-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 38: New Zealand 245/4
37.6 - No run, short down leg and Mitchell looks to pull but it only loops off the gloves and bounces to short fine leg.
37.5 - No run, full onto the stumps and Mitchell drives it too straight as it hits the stumps at the non-striker's end.
37.4 - SIX! Full onto the stumps and Mitchell just lifts it straight back over Shami's head as it hits the sight screen.
37.3 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Phillips gets a big leading edge that flies through point.
37.2 - 1 run, full outside off and Mitchell drives it to long-off.
37.1 - 1 run, length delivery from Shami and Phillips punches it past cover.
Rohit turns back to his trump card as Mohammed Shami [6.0-0-30-4] comes back into the attack.
Over 39: New Zealand 257/4
38.6 - 2 runs, Phillips slaps it to extra cover where a misfield lets them come back for two.
38.5 - 1 run, chance! Mitchell slices it to extra cover and sets off for a risky single. He gives up halfway as Jadeja takes aim but misses with the batter well short of safety.
38.4 - FOUR! Siraj pitches it well outside off and Mitchell reaches out to slices it through the gap at point.
38.3 - 1 run, tighter line from Siraj as Phillips heaves to find the man at deep midwicket.
38.2 - FOUR! Edged and four this time as Phillips throws his hands at the full delivery and gets lucky as it flies past backward point.
38.1 - No run, chance! Full delivery from Siraj and Phillips gets a thick edge towards backward point but it lands just short of the fielder.
Over 40: New Zealand 266/4
The asking rate climbs to 13.2/per over as New Zealand need 132 runs in 60 balls.
39.6 - 1 run, Mitchell pulls hard but picks out the man at deep square leg.
39.5 - SIX! Smart batting from Mitchell as he steps across and uses the paddle-scoop to send the yorker flying over the ropes at fine leg.
39.4 - No run, banged short by Shami and Mitchell swings hard but only connects with air.
39.3 - 1 run, full outside off and Phillips hits it hard to deep cover but finds the fielder.
39.2 - No run, cut in half as Phillips heaves but is beaten past the inside edge with the ball just missing the stumps.
39.1 - 1 run, yorker length from Shami and Mitchell flicks to deep midwicket.
Over 41: New Zealand 286/4
Big over for the Kiwis as 20 runs come off it. They now need 112 runs in 54 balls.
40.6 - 1 run, excellent fielding from Gill as he dives across and cuts off the boundary at deep backward point to deny Phillips.
40.5 - No run, short outside off and Phillips gets a thick inside edge as it bounces close to the stumps.
40.4 - FOUR! Width on offer and Phillips slices it past the diving fielder at deep third man.
40.4 - Wide! Siraj goes for the slower ball but pitches it well outside off.
40.3 - SIX! Low full toss now and Phillips lofts it over long-off for back-to-back sixes.
40.2 - SIX! Full outside off and Phillips gets under the ball to slice it high over deep backward point.
40.2 - Wide! Siraj pitches it well outside off and has to bowl it again.
40.1 - 1 run, Siraj starts with a wide yorker to Mitchell who digs it out to cover for a quick single.
We enter the final powerplay with five fielders allowed outside the circle as Siraj continues.
Over 42: New Zealand 288/4
New Zealand now need 110 runs in 48 balls to win.
41.6 - 1 run, excellent over from Kuldeep as Mitchell paddles it to fine leg. Just 2 runs come off the over.
41.5 - No run, beaten! Mitchell again steps across and this time goes for the big lofted drive but sees it zip past the inside edge.
41.4 - No run, beaten! Mitchell steps across and looks to sweep but is beaten by the slower delivery.
41.3 - 1 run, Phillips makes room and slices it to deep cover.
41.2 - No run, two dots in a row as Phillips punches to cover.
41.1 - No run, tossed up down leg by Kuldeep as Phillips flicks to midwicket.
Back to spin now as Kuldeep Yadav [8.0-0-50-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 43: New Zealand 295/5
42.6 - No run, full onto the stumps by Bumrah and Chapman gets his bat down in time to block.
Mark Chapman, left handed bat, comes to the crease.
42.5 - WICKET! Glenn Phillips c Jadeja b Bumrah 41 (33)
Bumrah strikes! He sends down a slower length delivery outside off and Phillips reaches out but only sends it high towards long-off where Jadeja covers good ground and takes a sharp catch right at the edge of the boundary. India have the breakthrough and the new batter will be under a mountain of pressure at the Wankhede.
42.4 - No run, pacy full toss from Bumrah and Phillips swings but only gets an edge as it bounces back to the keeper.
42.3 - FOUR! Smart from Phillips as he brings down his bat late to guide the low full toss past the keeper to third man.
42.2 - 1 run, slower short delivery and Mitchell pulls it straight to deep midwicket.
42.1 - 2 runs, full onto the stumps from Bumrah as Mitchell drives to long-on. The fielder knocks the stumps with a direct-hit and they pick up an extra from the overthrow.
Jasprit Bumrah [7.0-1-45-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 44: New Zealand 299/6
The asking rate has gone up to 16.5/per over as New Zealand need 99 runs in 36 balls.
43.6 - 1 run, beauty from Kuldeep as it spins sharply to take a thick outside edge that hits Rahul on the pads as they grab a single.
Mitchell Santner, left handed bat, comes to the crease.
43.5 - WICKET! Chapman c Jadeja b Kuldeep Yadav 2 (5)
This time Chapman connects with the slog sweep but picks out Jadeja at deep square leg who makes no mistake. India are well in control or proceedings now as the Kiwis seem to be crumbling under pressure.
43.4 - No run, Chapman goes for the slog sweep but doesn't connect cleanly as he hits it into the pads.
43.3 - 2 runs, Chapman makes room and slices it over cover to get off the mark with an easy two.
43.2 - No run, sharp turn from Kuldeep as Chapman slaps it to short mid-off.
43.1 - 1 run, googly outside off from Kuldeep and Mitchell punches to cover where the fielder does well to keep them down to a single.
Kuldeep to bowl out now.
Over 45: New Zealand 306/6
New Zealand need 92 runs in 30 balls to win.
44.6 - 2 runs, slower short delivery to Santner who pulls to deep midwicket for two. Just 7 runs come off the over.
44.5 - 1 run, low leg-stump full toss from Bumrah and Mitchell can only flick it to long-on.
44.4 - 1 run, slower short delivery and Santner pulls to deep square leg where the fielder does well to keep them down to a single.
44.4 - Wide! Smart slower bouncer from Bumrah but it bounces too high.
44.3 - 1 run, another yorker length delivery as Mitchell drives to long-off but only gets a single.
44.2 - No run, pinpoint yorker now to Mitchell who can only dig it out back to Bumrah.
44.1 - 1 run, slower short delivery from Bumrah and Santner chops it past point.
Over 46: New Zealand 308/7 - FIFER for Mohammed Shami! (5/50)
New Zealand need 90 runs from 24 balls to win now.
45.6 - No run, slower delivery to Southee now who heaves but can't connect.
45.5 - 1 run, full outside off and Santner drives to long-on.
45.4 - No run, slower cutter to Santner who swings but is well beaten.
45.3 - 1 run, full from Shami and Southee drills it to long-on to get off the mark.
Tim Southee, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
45.2 - WICKET! Mitchell c Jadeja b Shami 134 (119)
FIFER for Mohammed Shami! Full onto the pads from Shami and Mitchell connects with the flick but doesn't get enough power on the shot as he sends it high towards Jadeja at deep midwicket who doesn't put much down. That could very well be the final punch that India needed to land with the equation quite beyond the Kiwis' tailenders now.
45.1 - No run, smart slower length delivery from Shami as Mitchell swings for the stands but is beaten.
Mohammed Shami [8.0-0-48-4] comes back into the attack.
Over 47: New Zealand 313/7
New Zealand need 85 runs in 18 balls now.
46.6 - No run, another clever slower delivery as Southee swings but only connects with air.
46.5 - No run, big swing and a miss from Southee as he can't connect with the slower delivery.
46.4 - 2 runs, DROPPED! Southee chips it towards mid-off where Rohit races across and then just loses track of the ball in the floodlights as he slides in but can't get his hands behind the ball.
46.3 - 1 run, yorker outside off from Bumrah as Santner jams it out to long-off.
46.2 - 1 run, Southee skips down the track but almost yorks himself as he gets a thick edge towards point.
46.1 - 1 run, short outside off from Bumrah as Santner pulls to long-on.
Over 48: New Zealand 320/8
The equation stands at 78 runs needed from 12 balls.
47.6 - 1 run, Boult gets a thick outside edge that flies towards third man.
Trent Boult, left handed bat, comes to the crease.
47.5 - WICKET! Santner c Rohit b Siraj 9 (10)
Slower short delivery outside off from Siraj and Santner slices it high over mid-off where the captain Rohit back peddles and makes no mistake this time as he takes a safe catch. India are just two wickets away from confirming their seat in the finals.
47.4 - 1 run, Southee slices the short ball high over the pitch as it lands safely behind the umpire.
47.3 - No run, Siraj responds with a sharp bouncer that Southee ducks under.
47.2 - FOUR! Slower full delivery outside off and Southee slices it past backward point to find the ropes.
47.1 - 1 run, short outside off from Siraj and Santner pulls it to deep midwicket.
Mohammed Siraj [8.0-0-71-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 48.5: New Zealand 327/all-out
48.5 - WICKET! Ferguson c Rahul b Shami 6 (3)
A SEVEN-WICKET HAUL FOR SHAMI! Ferguson takes a big swipe but only gets a thick edge that Rahul gobbles up safely to seal the victory! Shami will lead the team off the park after that stunning bowling performance to extend India's unbeaten run to 10 games.
48.4 - SIX! Slower full delivery and Ferguson connects cleanly with a big swing to get off the mark in style.
48.3 - No run, pacy length delivery to Ferguson who jams it out to cover.
Lockie Ferguson, right handed bat, comes to the crease.
48.2 - WICKET! Southee c Rahul b Shami 9 (10)
Shami gets wicket no. 6! Southee swings at the length delivery but only gets a healthy edge that Rahul does well to collect with a dive. India find themselves just one wicket away from the Finals now.
48.1 - 1 run, full outside off from Shami and Boult flicks it through midwicket.
Mohammed Shami [9.0-0-50-5] is back into the attack for his final over
India win by 70 runs!
What a way to seal victory as Mohammed Shami (7/57) completes a seven-wicket haul to extend India's unbeaten run to 10 games in the tournament and seal their World Cup Final berth.
Shami got rid of all the top five batters of New Zealand including Kane Williamson (69) and Daryl Mitchell (134).
Kuldeep Yadav (1/55), Jasprit Bumrah (1/64) and Mohammed Shiraj (1/78) picked up the other wickets but it was the Shami Show at the Wankhede as Invincible India continue to dream of a fourth ODI World Cup crown.
New Zealand were given some hope with a fighting 181-run third-wicket partnership between Williamson and Mitchell but it was Shami who sparked off India's comeback, striking twice in the 33rd over as the Men in Blue never looked back from that point.
A record-breaking night for Mohammed Shami as he records the best-ever figures of 7/57 for an Indian bowler in an ODI!
Best bowling figures by Indians in ODIs
7/57 - Mohammed Shami vs New Zealand, Mumbai WS, 2023 WC*
6/4 - Stuart Binny vs Bangladesh, Mirpur, 2014
6/12 - Anil Kumble vs West Indies, Kolkata, 1993
6/19 - Jasprit Bumrah vs England, The Oval, 2022
6/21 - Mohammed Siraj vs Sri Lanka, Colombo, 2023
India's Mohammed Shami celebrates after taking his seventh wicket, getting New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson, caught out by KL Rahul to win the match and advance to the finals.
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On a night that three batters grabbed centuries it's Mohammed Shami who takes away the Player of the Match award for his scintillating performance with the ball!
I was waiting for my chances. I didn't play a lot of white-ball cricket. My return started against New Zealand (in Dharamsala). We talk a lot of variations, but I still believe in pitching it up and getting wickets with the new ball. I dropped Williamson's catch, I shouldn't have. I felt terrible. But the focus was to try and take pace off, see if they're hitting it in the air. It was a chance we had to take (with the variations). The wicket was very good, lots of runs were scored in the afternoon. There was some fear of dew, the grass had been shaved off from the wicket. If dew was there, it skids on and there's a chance runs could've been made. It feels amazing (this kind of performance). Last two World Cups, we lost (in the semifinals). Who knows when or if we'll get a chance, so we wanted to do everything for this, one chance we didn't want to let go.Mohammed Shami (7/57)
The wishes come pouring in for Team India!
Kane Williamson says it's special to reach the semifinals and credits his players for putting up a tough fight!
Firstly, congrats to India. They have played great cricket throughout. They played their best game today. They are a top side and played top cricket. Credit to the guys. Proud of the guys to stay in the fight. Disappointing to go out in the knock-out stages. The effort was there. India are a top-class side. The world class batters just came out and batted beautifully. They got to 400. Was tough as the ball was moving around. Credit to India, they outplayed us. Nice to be out there to give us a chance. Fantastic crowd. Slightly one-sided. Special to be here and glad to be hosted by India. As a team, there is real commitment to the cricket we wanted to play. Rachin and Mitchell were special. They played really well. Bowlers chipped in here and there. Lot of fight. Very proud. Ultimately it is moving forward as a team.Kane Williamson (New Zealand Captain)
Rohit Sharma is pleased that his players are doing their jobs despite the pressure!
I have played a lot of cricket here, you cannot relax. You got to get the job done as quickly as possible. We knew there'll be pressure on us. We were calm even though we were a bit sloppy on the field. These things are bound to happen, glad that we could get the job done. When the scoring rate is above 9, you gotta take chances. They gave us chances, we didn't take them., Mitchell and Williamson batted brilliantly. We had to stay calm. The crowd went silent, that's the nature of the game. We knew we had to pull something from our sleeves. We tried everything and Shami was brilliant. The top five-six batters, they have made it count. Very pleased with what Iyer has done in this tournament. Gill, the way he batted upfront was brilliant, unfortunately he had to return back. Kohli, as usual, was brilliant, played his trademark innings and got to his landmark. All in all, the batting was superb. That's the template we want to move with. England game, we got only 230 on the board. The way our bowlers bowled upfront, they picked wickets. Today, I wouldn't say there was no pressure. Guys were doing the job. We wanted to do what we've been doing in the first nine games. Things came off really nice.Rohit Sharma (India Captain)
That's it from us for today!
India remain unbeaten as they become the first team to seal their spot in the CWC 2023 Finals.
Now, they can sit back and enjoy the proceedings from the second semifinals as Australia take on South Africa at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata tomorrow with the game starting at 2 PM.
Join us right here on our page for all the updates from that game. Till then it's goodbye and goodnight.