1. In the Cricket World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, India experienced tension.
2. Virat Kohli survived a significant DRS (Decision Review System) call.
3. After a swift start by captain Rohit Sharma, Kohli faced a close LBW call from Tim Southee’s delivery at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
Mumbai, Nov 15: In the Cricket World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand, India faced a tense moment as Virat Kohli survived a significant DRS (Decision Review System) call. After a rapid start led by captain Rohit Sharma, who chose to bat first at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Kohli faced a close LBW call from a delivery by Tim Southee.
Despite the umpire’s initial not-out decision, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson opted for the DRS. However, the review was unsuccessful as replays revealed a clear inside edge before the ball hit Kohli’s pad.
Anushka Sharma, Kohli’s wife, who was present in the stands to support the team, visibly breathed a sigh of relief as the decision favored the former India captain.
Rohit Sharma provided India with a dynamic start, smashing four sixes and as many fours before being dismissed for 47 off 29 balls. Kohli, after surviving the DRS scare, continued his innings.
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Both India and New Zealand maintained their playing XI from their previous league matches. India, the 2011 champions, entered the semi-final on an unbeaten streak, winning nine consecutive matches. Meanwhile, two-time finalists New Zealand secured the last spot in the semi-finals by finishing fourth in the league stages.
Playing XIs:
India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham(w), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.
