A throwback to Team India’s heartbreaking semi-final loss at the 2019 World Cup and can the Men in Blue turn it around this time?

One of India's most heart wrenching losses in cricket came on 10th July 2022 in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

A throwback to Team India’s heartbreaking semi-final loss at the 2019 World Cup and can the Men in Blue turn it around this time?

MS Dhoni on his way to the pavilion after being run-out. (Source: TimesNow)

One of Team India’s most heart-wrenching losses in cricket came on 10th July 2022 in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. Although it has been four years since the defeat, it hurts every Indian cricket team fan to date. In a rain-affected semifinal, New Zealand chose to bat first and put up 239/8 in their 50 overs. The semi-final was extended from 9th to 10th July which was the reserve day for the match.

The Kiwi pace attack then ripped through the Indian line-up and birthed the dreaded famous 5/3 scoreline. Despite efforts from MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja, India lost the match by 18 runs. It was one of the most heartbreaking losses for the team and their fans. New Zealand however went on to lose the final to England in a thrilling tied super-over match.

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India’s wait for an ICC trophy was further extended after the infamous semi-final loss to New Zealand. Team India’s knockout woes continue to haunt even 4 years after the loss as India lost to Australia in the 2023 WTC Final as well.

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Team India’s resurgence begins against Australia

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India last won an ICC trophy in 2013 after MS Dhoni led India to become champions of the Champions Trophy. India’s ICC trophy resurgence begins against Australia on 8th October 2023 later this year in the ODI World Cup. The Rohit Sharma-led team will also get a chance to avenge this defeat when India takes on New Zealand on 22 October in Dharamsala.

India are set to play arch-rivals Pakistan on 15th October at the massive Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The hosts, under Rohit Sharma, will be looking to recreate the scenes from the 2011 World Cup when MS Dhoni led India to their second title. A lot will depend on the two experienced campaigners- Rohit and Virat Kohli. The young blood- Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj will also be key for India at this year’s World Cup.

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