World Cup 2023 | From Kohli to Jadeja, list of top Men in Blue against New Zealand in first semi-final match
World Cup 2023: Men in Blue are currently dominating the World Cup 2023 and after nine-match unbeaten streak at the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 defeating Australia, Afghanistan, their arch-rival Pakistan, Bangladesh, New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and the Netherlands.
India entered semi-finals and is all set to face New Zealand in the first semi-final match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Indian cricketers are currently dominating the ongoing World Cup 2023 with their splendid and remarkable achievement and stands as an inspirational tale for budding cricketers nationwide.
Indian cricketers unwavering commitment and enthusiasm have established a fresh standard for excellence in Indian sports serve as an enduring source of motivation for future generations.
Rohit Sharma's 'Men in Blue' displayed a stellar performance at the ongoing prestigious tournament and ended the league stage at the top of the ODI World Cup 2023 standings with 18 points. They had a net run rate of 2.570.
The 'Men in Blue' finished the league round with a resounding 160-run victory over the Dutch side, keeping their perfect unbeaten record in the ongoing tournament intact.
The star Indian batsman Virat Kohli scored the most number of runs against New Zealand in the ODI format after taking part in 30 games against them. Kohli stands in the top place of the list with 1528 runs by his name.
Rohit Sharma stands in second place with 935 runs after playing 28 matches against the Kiwis. The 'Men in Blue' skipper's highest score against New Zealand is 147.
Indian sensation Shubman Gill holds the third place with 510 runs after playing nine matches against Kane Williamson's side. Gill's best score against the Kiwis is 208 runs. Impressive composure and skillset of youngster Shubman Gill helped him to climb to the top to dethrone Babar after a flying start to India's campaign in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
India's middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer scored 379 runs against New Zealand after playing seven matches against them. He is in the fourth place on the list. Iyer's best score is 103 runs.
Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja scored 361 runs against the Kiwis in the ODI format after playing 13 matches. Jadeja's best score is 77 runs.
In India's previous encounter against New Zealand in the 21st match of the ODI World Cup 2023, the 'Men in Blue' clinched a four-wicket victory against the Kiwis.
The Men’s Cricket World Cup is the culmination of national pride, memorable moments, cricketing heritage and an occasion to celebrate with others, perfectly packaged into one-day global showcase with the 10 competing nations Australia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, England, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka ready for action.
The event features 48 matches to be played across 46 days.
- With inputs from agencies