ICC World Cup 2023: India v New Zealand | 1st Semi Final | Mumbai | 15 November | India Innings

[globetrotter]

India batting first

 

[Sunzi]

Can't see beyond India. Toss won aswell - Kane confirms they would have batted first too.

 

[emranabbas]

Rohit acting as if he knows nothing about the pitch

 

[Suleiman]

No pressure on Kiwis, playing away from home, hostile crowd, hostile pitch curators.

Just do your best.

 

[jnaveen1980]

This is how Australians spooked by rumour and played ridiculously in the Test and Ian chappell criticized them for falling for fake news.

 

[BouncerGuy]

India won the toss and chose to bat first.

TEAMS:

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj

New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham(w), Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Rohit threw that coin really far away and only Andy Pycroft could see what the toss result was.

Clearly it was a rigged toss.

 

[7sins]

This pitch will become awfully difficult to bat in the 2nd innings no chance for nz

 

[saqib.rai]

Totally FIXED TOSS

Disgraceful from India
Just hand them the trophy if you are going to go like this

 

[karthikc]

Rohit threw that coin really far away and only Andy Pycroft could see what the toss result was.

Clearly it was a rigged toss.

Both sides of coin was heads

 

[Kianig89]

According to script so far

 

[jnaveen1980]

Rohit threw that coin really far away and only Andy Pycroft could see what the toss result was.

Clearly it was a rigged toss.

It makes them feel better Let us not be kill joy. Let us focus on the match.

 

[7sins]

A used surface in world cup semi final? well done bcci I thought pitches are under ICC care but bcci is choosing it throughout the tournament

 

[dravidthewall]

India won the toss bat first.... important toss to win

 

[saqib.rai]

I boycott the World Cup

Every self respecting individual person should as well

Sport shouldn't be fixed UNLIKE this World cup

 

[Aman]

Game over.

Hope Australia win the toss in the Final.

 

[Kianig89]

Pity for NZ they are helpless, someone will play a blinder for them

 

[RamLakhan]

Don't worry dew will come into picture... It is already in mid-november... And it is ridiculous to say that spinners will come into play in night matches!

 

[mikeypbadana86]

Rohit threw that coin really far away and only Andy Pycroft could see what the toss result was.

Clearly it was a rigged toss.

Rohit doing the same since 2022 t20 worldcup too. I don't think, this is rigged.

 

[Kianig89]

Toss also was dodgy why not focus on coin

 

[Ali Active]

Game over.

Hope Australia win the toss in the Final.

considering cheating indians do dont be surprised if they cheated this toss too

 

[BouncerGuy]

Stay on the topic guys. Do not move away from the topic of this thread. We have other threads available for pitch controversies and all that stuff.

 

[Kianig89]

Hopefully NZC will take it to COA in Geneva

 

[Ali Active]

Toss is a major factor captains should see the coin as suggested by hafeez

 

[Suleiman]

NZ absolutely need to win this to save cricket. Cricket’s izzat is on the line here after the recent discoveries.

 

[sindhiboy]

another easy win for india

 

[Aman]

Cheaters do prosper

Rigged for Kohli.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Kane and Kohli are very close friends. A reason why Kohli was always soft against NZ unlike he is against OZ and England

 

[Asif321]

330 and game will be done

 

[7sins]

Toss is a major factor captains should see the coin as suggested by hafeez

No it isn't if you already know what type of pitch you will be playing on they are literally selecting it

 

[Aman]

Toss is a major factor captains should see the coin as suggested by hafeez

Kane knew we were screwed, he wanted to bat.

 

[Suleiman]

Game over.

Hope Australia win the toss in the Final.

Come on bro, have some faith. As I said, pressure is not on NZ. It’s on India.

 

[RamLakhan]

If NZ has issues with toss & pitch, then they have to give back 2019 match as well to India... It was awfully advantageous to them!

If you can't handle challenges then you are unfit to play cricket at top level... Learn from Indian T20 side (probably under 19 or under 23 amateur side) which beat Australia in Australia in the toughest format against all the odds (toss, conditions, injuries & many other issues)...

 

[Aman]

Pity for NZ they are helpless, someone will play a blinder for them

We aren't getting more than 100 lol.

New ball under lights and then Indias spinners on a turner.

India only need 80 to win.

 

[pillionrider]

Rohit has a few edges over Virat as captain. One of them is, he wins crucial tosses.

It's amazing that something that's supposed to be so random can work in certain people's favor. But then cricket or sport has so many things that can't be logically deduced.

 

[karthikc]

Kane and Kohli are very close friends. A reason why Kohli was always soft against NZ unlike he is against OZ and England

what nonsense..he is also friendly with babar..hasnt he scord against pakistan

 

[mikeypbadana86]

If NZ has issues with toss & pitch, then they have to give back 2019 match as well to India... It was awfully advantageous to them!

If you can't handle challenges then you are unfit to play cricket at top level... Learn from Indian T20 side (probably under 19 or under 23 amateur side) which beat Australia in Australia in the toughest format against all the odds (toss, conditions, injuries & many other issues)...

India lost 2011 QF, FINAL tosses and went on to win against AUS and SL. Toss is immaterial for a great side. India may loose toss in final.

 

[Technics 1210]

Rohit has won 10 tosses in a row?

Total BS. The odds of this happening are huge.

Coin, toss, and pitch doctoring must be investigated.

#BoycottCWC23

 

[Ali Active]

don’t be shocked when nz get bundled out on 150 odd chasing under lights

 

[karthikc]

Pitch is rigged, we lost the toss and now we have to face new ball under lights and Indias spinners after 250 overs.

Keep giving excuses

 

[Ali Active]

Rohit has won 10 tosses in a row?

Total BS. The odds of this happening are huge.

Coin, toss, and pitch doctoring must be investigated.

#BoycottCWC23

rohit has not won all the tosses but important ones he has won all the tosses

 

[pillionrider]

Pitch is rigged, we lost the toss and now we have to face new ball under lights and Indias spinners after 250 overs.

For a Kiwi fan, you cry rivers of tears more becoming of subcontinental fans

 

[kingusama92]

Going to be tough for NZ now.

 

[dravidthewall]

Trent bolt will made Havoc here

 

[rhony]

You make no sense. If its a slow pitch then it will become more slow in 2nd innings. Add to that the ball swings more under lights. Why would NZ want to chase in such a scenario? Moreover in the SFs of last 2 WCs India lost while chasing. So if NZ wins toss they will also try to bat first and put the Indian batting under pressure.

You will understand it when you are aware of the effect of dew. The ball skids on the surface and comes nicely onto the bat. But for the first 20 overs it will swing. So, pitch will be slower in the first innings which India can handle

 

[jattafridi]

My prediction India 324/7

King Kohli century

New Zealand 272 ao

Heartbreak for New Zealand fans

India in the final

 

[Suleiman]

I will support NZ more fiercely in this match than I have supported Pakistan for this entire WC.

Haka time.

 

[Kianig89]

Toss is immaterial has anyone including KW has seen both sides of coin, hopefully some journo will ask this to Black Caps skipper later tonight

 

[rhony]

Not sure why they want there. India is better off with normal Wankhede pitch. Guys like Santner will become more effective now. Een Ravindra, Philips will come into equation

It's an insurance policy in case NZ wins the toss and bats first. If the pitch is slow, they can't get away to 350

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

Rohit has won 10 tosses in a row?

Total BS. The odds of this happening are huge.

Coin, toss, and pitch doctoring must be investigated.

#BoycottCWC23

would you want to fact check if Rohit won all 10 tosses or not before shooting your mouth off?

 

[Kianig89]

My prediction Ind to score 280-300

Nz to fold under 240ish

 

[jnaveen1980]

Batting first makes sure bowlers are fresh when they bowl, batsmen are fresh when they bat. Especially in hot weather.

 

[Ahmed216]

Knew this pitch rigging was happening. Mentioned this in many of India and Afghan games.
Anyways time to put it aside and enjoy the game.
India have won a great toss on a used pitch

 

[7sins]

They talk about this Indian to be one of the best and all and still needed to change the pitch before the match

 

[pillionrider]

Rohit has won 10 tosses in a row?

Total BS. The odds of this happening are huge.

Coin, toss, and pitch doctoring must be investigated.

#BoycottCWC23

Tears cooked in non-facts tend to be tastier. So thank you

Fact: Rohit has won 5/10 tosses including this one

 

[rhony]

Finally India wins the toss in a knockout after eons. Both captains wanted to bat first. The ball under lights for the first 20 overs will swing. Good toss to.win. in

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

The Weather is fixed as well

 

[7sins]

People wants to talk about the match well after the pitch change there hardly be any match

 

[saqib.rai]

What's the point of all this discussion guys??

They rigged the pitch, the toss, the DRS
its pointless really

They haven't won a SINGLE ICC tournament in 10 years. When they competed fairly

Lets BOYCOTT this World Cup. Instead of wasting 8 hours watching a fixed match

A sport where 90% revenue comes from one country because it has 1.4 billion population CANNOT remain a fair sport

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

Finally India wins the toss in a knockout after eons. Both captains wanted to bat first. The ball under lights for the first 20 overs will swing. Good toss to.win. in

Yes, finally a toss win in a knock out situation. But it does not fit the victim narrative here...but good points raised

 

[AAli98]

Sharma wins another important toss I see he flicked the coin in the other pitch again where the poor opposition captain didn’t get a look in.

& what’s this story about Indians pitch doctoring again just hand them over the cup .

 

[Sunzi]

Rohit threw that coin really far away and only Andy Pycroft could see what the toss result was.

Clearly it was a rigged toss.

Quite possibly... Rohit already had the mic in hand when tossing the coin. Kane didn't.

 

[globetrotter]

India will score around 280-310 runs

 

[BouncerGuy]

Guys Guys Guys.
If you want to talk about pitch controversy and toss controversy, we have other threads available for that conversation., If you have nothing to talk about the match then feel free to not post here. Please do not change the topic.

 

[RamLakhan]

People complaining about used pitches, I think that's the best way you can make a game competitive in SC conditions (Just like you spice up by leaving grass on SENA pitches for knockout/important games) You should understand the nuances before accusing... Fresh pitch will result in boring 300+ scores and the other team crumbling under scoreboard pressure...

I think NZ (and its spinners) are good enough to trouble Indian batsmen in these conditions. They have done that many times (if I remember they did this in a T20 WC game when India batted first and went on to win that match)

 

[jnaveen1980]

Alright guys. Nerves already ! Although i have seen these guys play this NZ so many times recently still nerves

 

[rhony]

A team.that barely made the Semis feels its injustice when they lost the toss. Now that's funny

 

[mikeypbadana86]

Sharma wins another important toss I see he flicked the coin in the other pitch again where the poor opposition captain didn’t get a look in.

& what’s this story about Indians pitch doctoring again just hand them over the cup .

you are wrong. check 2022 t20 World Cup. It's the same, how could eng win if toss was fixed in aus? All important ind vs pak this worldcup, who won the toss?

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Rohit has won 10 tosses in a row?

Total BS. The odds of this happening are huge.

Coin, toss, and pitch doctoring must be investigated.

#BoycottCWC23

He has not won 10 tosses lol

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

Alright guys. Nerves already ! Although i have seen these guys play this NZ so many times recently still nerves

relax....our guys will handle it right...and the internet will melt with the saazish crowd going overboard

 

[jnaveen1980]

136.8 kph

 

[7sins]

Let's see what other help will idnia needed to finally win a wc after 10 years

 

[jnaveen1980]

Boult is bowling quicker than usual

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Ball is swinging, lol. This trundler was doing nothing all tournament and now bowling at his best. Bowling utter trash vs PAK. Well paid by PCB

 

[rhony]

I guess it isn't a slow pitch after all

 

[shah_1]

Enjoy greatness of Rohit

What a start

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

10 from the first over

What a farce

 

[jnaveen1980]

Rohit is outside the crease to counter the swing. He didn't allow it to swing so far.

 

[7sins]

Ball is swinging, lol. This trundler was doing nothing all tournament and now bowling at his best. Bowling utter trash vs PAK. Well paid by PCB

Wait for your trundlers to be swinging a lot more in 2nd innings fixed pitch

 

[jnaveen1980]

Southee 134 kph. Surprise. He hardly bowls at that speed. Clocking 125 at bengaluru