India vs New Zealand, World Cup 2023 Highlights: Shami (5/54), Kohli (95) shine as IND keep unbeaten run alive with 4-wicket win
ICC ODI World Cup 2023 table toppers India and New Zealand locked horns in match 21 of the tournament at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. Mohammed Shami (5/54) was the star with the ball as he helped restrict the Kiwis to just 273 despite a century from Daryl Mitchell (130). Virat Kohli (95) then stepped up with the bat before Ravindra Jadeja (39*) guided India to their fifth win on the trot. India moved up to top spot with that victory as they handed the Kiwis their first defeat of the tournament. Follow the highlights from the game here.
Over 23: New Zealand 110/2 - FIFTY up for Ravindra! 50* (56)
15:5822 Oct 2023
Over 27: New Zealand 137/2 - FIFTY up for Mitchell! 50* (60)
17:1122 Oct 2023
Over 41: New Zealand 222/4 - HUNDRED up for Mitchell! 100* (100)
17:5722 Oct 2023
Over 50: New Zealand 273/all-out - Five-wicket haul for Shami!
18:0622 Oct 2023
India need 274 runs to win!
20:5922 Oct 2023
Over 33: India 186/4 - FIFTY up for Kohli! 50* (60)
22:1622 Oct 2023
India win by 4 wickets!
22:3822 Oct 2023
That's it from us for today!
22:3722 Oct 2023
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)
22:3222 Oct 2023
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)
22:3122 Oct 2023
The wishes start pouring in for the Men in Blue!
What a befitting top of the table clash! 🏏 #TeamIndia has showcased their prowess and resilience to claim the top spot. @MdShami11's five-wicket haul was top notch, and good to see the batters, especially @imVkohli, displaying both aggression and astuteness to chase this total.… pic.twitter.com/RNIw6mxb37
We couldn't see @imVkohli finish off in style today, but what a beautiful innings it was to witness! 🏏💫 Playing a fabulous and crucial role in today's match. King Kohli, you're an absolute legend! 🙌#INDvsNZ
A very important win for India because they were stretched, needed Jadeja at no 7 to display his batting. But the turning point, once again, was provided by the bowlers who put on another outstanding show.