Semi-Final 1: New Zealand vs India
After over a month of cricketing action in England, we’re down to the last three matches at this 2019 ICC World Cup. Just the four teams left fighting for the big title and two of them take the field in the first semi-final today at the Old Trafford.
Virat Kohli’s Indian team are playing Kane Williamson’s New Zealand with the toss at 2:30pm IST. Back home in India though, fans are already in ‘match-mode’, praying for the team to reach Sunday’s final.
Play Suspended, Match to Resume on 10 July
Much like the last time India and New Zealand played their 2019 ICC World Cup match, play has been called off due to rain.
After a whole lot of ‘will they won’t they’, the umpires have decided to end the speculation and called an end to the day after fresh showers forced the ground staff to bring the covers back on.
Unlike the group stage match between India and NZ many weeks back, the stakes are higher this time round and there is a reserve day for the semi-final.
On 10 July, both teams will resume the match and New Zealand will (hopefully) continue their innings from where they left off, at 211/5 in 46.1 overs.
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And the Drizzle is Back, Again
It has again started to rain with the final inspection slated to take place at 22:40 IST.
Next Inspection at 22:40 IST
After the inspection, the umpires have gone into the Indian dressing room to inform them about the ground condition. They will also have a discussion with the New Zealand team.
The next and most probably the final inspection will take place at 22:40 IST.
What India Might be Chasing?
If New Zealand don’t come out to bat after the match resumes, then according to DLS method, India would be chasing the following target, depending upon the number of over:
- For 46 overs, the target will be 237
- For 40 overs, the target will be 223
- For 35 overs, the target will be 209
- For 30 overs, the target will be 192
- For 25 overs, the target will be 172
- For 20 overs, the target will be 148