Dharamsala: New Zealand no more unbeaten in the World Cup 2023 as India became only unbeaten as it defeated New Zealand by four wickets here at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.
India have won the toss and elected to field first.
Virat Kohli today caught in nervous 90’s as he scored 95 runs.
Whole of Indian batting line up scored runs time to time after losing their wickets.
India go to the top of #CWC23 points table with a brilliant win in Dharamsala 🎉#CWC23 | #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/lLCp1okFPG
— ICC (@ICC) October 22, 2023
Indian skipper was second top scorer with 46 runs off 40 ball, Ravindra Jadeja third with 39 runs.
Other Indian batters were Shubman Gill 26, Shreyas Iyer 33 and KL Rahul 27.
Muhammad Shami played vital role in India’s victory as it took five wickets.
Mohammed Shami's five-wicket haul was instrumental in helping India to their fifth consecutive win in #CWC23 👏
— ICC (@ICC) October 22, 2023
It helps him win the @aramco #POTM 🎇#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/rBKVgNYgPX
From Kivi’s side Lockie Ferguson begged two wickets while Trent Boult, Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner picked one wicket each.
Earlier, Daryl Mitchell ton and Rachin Ravindra 75 runs made New Zealand able to give a handsome total of 274 to India in their match of World Cup 2023
Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra made a brilliant 159 runs partnership for the team while both are top scorer of the team as well.
Indian bowling line up devastated New Zealand batters today as Muhammad Shami begged five wickets.
Kivi’s six batters could not even reach double digits.
Daryl Mitchell piled up the ton in 100 balls while he lost his wicket in end, at score of 130 runs with nine fours and five sixes.
Rachin Ravindra smashed 75 runs in off 89 balls with six fours and one six.
No other player of Kivi’s could not score impressive as Will Young 17 and Glenn Phillips 23.
From India Kuldeep Yadav picked two wickets while Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj took one wicket each.
Earlier,