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  India vs New Zealand World Cup Semi-final Preview: A chance for Rohit's men to wipe away unhappy memories There are run-outs and then there is that run-out. It’s a chilly, damp day in Manchester. Mahendra Singh Dhoni turns it away on the leg side. The ball looked like it had hit his gloves. He hares down and turns. Makes a milli-second calculation. A place in the final is on the line. It’s not been the best batting performance from India but if there’s anyone who can still snatch victory Cricket World Cup: File photo of Indian cricket team star Virat Kohli © AFP Table-toppers India will take on New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on November 15 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. The match will start at 02:00 PM IST. India concluded the group stage with a perfect record of nine victories in the competition. Under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, Team India displayed a commanding performance in every match. The Indian team appears well-balanced...

                  CWC 2023 SF SCENARIO  The CWC  2023 has reached a critical juncture in the group stage, wherein teams have very few games left to secure a berth in the semi-finals. A total of 9 teams are still in contention for one of the semi-final spots, with Bangladesh being the only one to be knocked out. No team, yet, has confirmed their progress or been knocked out of contention for the semis. Let me share my thoughts on who might be the 4 semi-finalists for this mega event. India looks absolutely favorite to secure the semi-final spot as they have played clinical cricket in this tournament, they are the only undefeated side so far. India sits comfortably at the top with 6 wins in as many matches with 12 points.  The star-studded panel of commentators has praised India for their dominance so far in this tournament. 1983 World Cup winner Ravi Shastri has said that India is the favorite to lift this cup for the 3rd time. ...

             ICC CWC 2023 STATS SO FAR(13th                   Edition) 1) Total no. of boundaries  400 sixes                                  4s- 1436 2) Top scorer of the tournament  Quinton de Kock  SA,   lhb 431 Innings: 6 Average: 71.83 3) Top wicket-taker of the tournament  Adam Zampa 16 AUS,  Innings : 6  Average: 19.06 4) Highest Batting Strike Rate  R Reece Topley, ENG, RHB 177.77 Innings: 2  5) Best Bowling Economy  Ravichandran Ashwin   IND,  Off- break spinner 3.40 Innings: 1 Average: 34.00