World Cup 2023 Match 5: India vs New Zealand - A Detailed Recap
In the fifth match of the World Cup 2023, India faced off against New Zealand in Dharamsala. This match was a testament to India’s supreme run in the ongoing World Cup.
The Teams
The teams for this match were as follows2:
India: Rohit Sharma ©, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah.
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (c & wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.
The Match
India won the toss and chose to bowl first2. The decision to bowl first was influenced by the conditions at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala2. It was a cloudy day with lower humidity and there was a possibility of a shower later on2.
India’s star all-rounder Hardik Pandya had picked up an ankle injury during the previous match against Bangladesh and was missing from this match3. Despite this setback, India put up a strong performance.
The Result
India continued their supreme run in the ongoing World Cup and defeated New Zealand by four wickets1. This was India’s fifth win from the same number of matches1. Virat Kohli played a crucial role in India’s victory. He scored 95 runs and acknowledged the crowd after being out4.
This outcome helped the hosts climb to the pole1. The victory was a testament to India’s strong team performance and their ability to perform under pressure.
Stay tuned for more detailed blogs on each of the upcoming matches of India in the World Cup 2023. For more highlights and updates, you can check out Hotstar2 and ICC Cricket3.