Cricket World Cup 2023: Predicted playing XI for India vs New Zealand semifinal

India and New Zealand will face each other in yet another knockout match of an ICC event.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Predicted playing XI for India vs New Zealand semifinal

Captain Kane Williamson will be facing India in yet another semi-final, but with a new Captain in charge (Images via ESPN)

The Indian Cricket Team and New Zealand cricket team will be facing each other in their 2nd semi-final consecutively. In their previous encounter, New Zealand beat India by 18 runs and qualified for the finals, where they lost. New Zealand will aim to reach their 3rd World Cup Final, while India aim to reach their first Final since 2011.

India have had a phenomenal World Cup campaign so far. They have won 9 out of the 9 matches they’ve played, with none of them being a close encounter. Their dominating form makes them favorites for the fixture, but their recent form in knockouts of ICC events is concerning. 

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New Zealand have had a nervy World Cup campaign. They started off with a bang, winning 4 games consecutively, but due to an injury crisis and loss of form, they lost their next 4 matches. They lost their match against Pakistan despite scoring  401 as they lost by Duckworth-Lewis method. After beating Sri Lanka in their final match, they got their spot in the semi-final.

Predicted playing XI of India and New Zealand 

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India beat New Zealand in their previous encounter (Image via ESPN)

India’s predicted playing XI

Since the 2023 Asia Cup, India has been playing 5 batters, 3 all-rounders and 3 pacers. Most matches they have tried playing with 6 bowling options, with 4 pacers and 2 spinners. After Hardik Pandya’s injury against Bangladesh, India needed to change their team combination with Suryakumar Yadav and Mohammed Shami coming in the team. 

  • Rohit Sharma (C)
  • Shubman Gill
  • Virat Kohli
  • Shreyas Iyer
  • KL Rahul (WK)
  • Suryakumar Yadav
  • Ravindra Jadeja
  • Kuldeep Yadav
  • Mohammed Shami
  • Jasprit Bumrah 
  • Mohammed Siraj 

New Zealand’s predicted playing XI

New Zealand have had plenty of injury issues throughout the tournament, with big players missing matches. Captain Kane Williamson missed over half the tournament due to 2 separate injuries and Matt Henry has now been ruled out of the tournament. With Tim Southee back, the Kiwis look in good shape before the semi-final clash. 

  • Rachin Ravindra 
  • Devon Conway 
  • Kane Williamson (C)
  • Daryl Mitchell
  • Mark Chapman
  • Glenn Phillips
  • Tom Latham (WK)
  • Mitchell Santner 
  • Tim Southee
  • Lockie Ferguson 
  • Trent Boult 

The semi-final clash will be played in the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. It is one of the highest scoring grounds of the tournament thanks to the small boundary and flat pitches. India have had one of the best bowling attacks in the tournament, picking up 86 wickets in the 9 matches they have played. 

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