From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, India’s Top Batsmen Gear Up Against New Zealand in ODIs

On Wednesday, India will meet New Zealand in the much-anticipated semi-final of the ODI World Cup 2023 in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Rohit Sharma’s ‘Men in Blue’ finished the league stage as the table-toppers with an outstanding 18 points and a net run rate of +2.570, riding high on a nine-match undefeated streak.

India’s exceptional journey in the tournament included victories against formidable opponents like Australia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, England, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and the Netherlands. The team sealed their league round with a dominating 160-run win over the Netherlands, maintaining a flawless record in the ongoing World Cup.

In terms of player statistics against New Zealand in ODIs, Virat Kohli leads the pack with 1528 runs in 30 matches, followed by Rohit Sharma with 935 runs in 28 games. Youngster Shubman Gill holds the third spot with 510 runs in nine matches, while Shreyas Iyer and Ravindra Jadeja secure the fourth and fifth positions with 379 and 361 runs, respectively.

Recalling their previous encounter in the ODI World Cup 2023, India secured a thrilling four-wicket victory against New Zealand. Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra powered the Kiwi batting, setting a target of 274 runs. Indian speedster Mohammed Shami shone with a five-wicket haul, supported by Kuldeep Yadav. Virat Kohli’s impactful 95-run knock steered India to their fifth win in the tournament.

As cricket fans excitedly anticipate this high-stakes encounter, the Wankhede Stadium is expected to see heated combat between two cricketing powerhouses, adding another chapter to the enthralling narrative of the ODI World Cup 2023.