ICC World Cup 2023 Semi-Finals
Underachievers NZ to keep ‘pushing the boundaries’
New Zealand are confident they have the foundations in place to continue to compete with the elite at the World Cup even if they could be without Kane Williamson and a few other generational talents when the next edition comes around.
Aussies edge Proteas to set up India final
Australia sealed their place in Sunday’s final of the 50-over World Cup against India following a nervy three-wicket victory against South Africa in the second semifinal on Thursday.
Rohit the 'genuine hero' of India's run to final
Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami starred as India beat New Zealand to reach the World Cup final but Nasser Hussain believes captain Rohit Sharma has been their "real hero" of the tournament.
‘Don’t book Shami for assault,’ Delhi Police quips with Mumbai
Delhi Police jokingly asked its Mumbai counterpart to not press charges against the pacer for his ‘assault’ with the ball on the Kiwi batters
South Africa all out for 212 despite Miller ton
Australia bowled out South Africa for a below-par 212 despite David Miller's defiant 101 in the second semi-final of the 50-over World Cup at Eden Gardens on Thursday.
Proteas opt to bat against Australia in rain-threatened semifinal
There remains a heavy cloud cover but despite rain threats looming, the toss took place at the scheduled time.
Kohli climbs the highest pedestal
It was never in doubt, and probably only a matter of when than if for star India batter Virat Kohli, who now occupies the highest pedal in ODI cricket.
‘Morons’: Gavaskar takes a swipe at WC semifinal pitch critics
India legend Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at critics who claimed that the pitch of the first World Cup semifinal between hosts India and New Zealand had been changed without the consent of the ICC and at the behest of the BCCI.
Aussies count on ‘big moment’ experience to down Proteas
While South Africa insist they will not be burdened by scarring from their chequered record in World Cup knockout matches, Australia are counting on having experienced World Cup winners giving them a boost when the two old rivals face off in a much-anticipated semifinal in Kolkata on Thursday.
Gill retires hurt after scoring 79
In the middle of the 23rd over, after managing a single, Gill went down and had to receive treatment. He scored 79 off 65 balls.
Obviously, a used surface, says Williamson
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson commented at the toss of the first semi-final against India that the pitch was a used one. The pitch being used has come under controversy following reports that the BCCI has switched the pre-agreed upon pitch.
Changed pitch in focus before SA-Australia semi-final
Following controversy that BCCI has changed the pitch for the semi-final game between India and New Zealand in Mumbai today without the permission of the ICC, the matter became the talking point among the other two semi-finalists Australia and South Africa ahead of the second semi-final in Kolkata.
Toss goes India's way after pitch controversy in first semifinal
India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat first after reports emerged hours before the first semfiinal that the local authities switched the pitch from the one originally prescribed by the ICC.
India accused of changing pitches, Daily Mail report says
The first semi-final between New Zealand and hosts India at the ongoing World Cup will be played today but the tournament has now been plunged into controversy amidst claims that BCCI has changed the pitch for the semi-final game at Mumbai without ICC permission.
Warner wants to play on in white-ball internationals
The 37-year-old, who will play in his third World Cup semi-final on Thursday against South Africa, cited the example of players such as Brad Hogg, Chris Gayle and Shoaib Malik who continued playing limited overs cricket into their 40s.
Williamson relishing 'special' India semifinal
A capacity crowd of over 33,000 is expected at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium -- the home ground of India captain Rohit Sharma -- for Wednesday's clash
Champions’ mentality resurrected in Australia camp
Australia head into Thursday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa with the same excitement in the dressing room that propelled them to their maiden triumph in the T20 World Cup in 2021, Glenn Maxwell said.
India focused on ‘getting the job done’
India men's cricket team haven't reached any of the last five finals in ICC white-ball World Cups, while New Zealand have never won one, despite reaching three finals in seven years. Something has to give when they meet at the 2023 World Cup semifinal in Mumbai today.
Can Black Caps derail the Indian juggernaut?
As a perfect India team appear in the first semifinal of the 2023 World Cup against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai today, a pertinent question would be if the Black Caps have any magic left in their tank to stop the rampant hosts from taking a bold step closer to winning the coveted trophy for a third time.