India Reached the World Cup final after defeating New Zealand in the semifinals
World Cup 2023 – After facing disappointment in the last two editions of the World Cup, where they were eliminated in the semifinals, the Indian cricket team has finally broken the barrier and secured their place in the finals. This is India’s fourth final in the 50-over World Cup, making it a momentous day for Indian cricket.
Reflecting on the past, India had a disappointing semifinal loss to the host country Australia in 2015. They entered the 2019 tournament as favorites and topped the table, but once again stumbled at the semifinal stage. However, this time, the Indian team displayed exceptional performance throughout the tournament, leading them to a clinical victory in the semifinals.
In the semifinal match against New Zealand, India set a mammoth total of 397 runs while batting first. New Zealand posed a challenge and put up a fight, raising hopes of a successful chase. But then, Mohammad Shami emerged as the hero with his outstanding bowling performance. Shami achieved his third five-wicket haul in this World Cup, a feat that many great bowlers have failed to accomplish in their entire careers. Ultimately, India dismissed New Zealand, winning the game by a huge margin of 70 runs.
This victory is a reason for Indian fans to celebrate, as it marks the end of a four-year wait since the last semifinal disappointment. Moreover, the opponent, New Zealand, was the same as in the previous edition, making this triumph even more significant. Rohit Sharma and his men were truly clinical in their performance.