The only formidable challenge for India might be a South African team that bats first.
I don't think the Kiwis without Henry or the Aussies will have enough to overpower them. Of course, if you get a Maxwell-type performance then anything can happen.
The Kiwis haven't impressed not even against the Sri Lankans. They struggled with the tailenders and kept losing wickets during a small chase. These issues become game-losing ones against a team like India.
New Zealand always crushes India in important matches. Look at 2019 WC Semi Final or the 2021 WTC. The only saving grace for them may be home conditions as well as Neesham and Matt Henry being out.
New Zealand always crushes India in important matches. Look at 2019 WC Semi Final or the 2021 WTC. The only saving grace for them may be home conditions as well as Neesham and Matt Henry being out.
New Zealand always crushes India in important matches. Look at 2019 WC Semi Final or the 2021 WTC. The only saving grace for them may be home conditions as well as Neesham and Matt Henry being out.
Conditions was different, India would beat NZ 10 out of 10 if the test was in Asia. And the rain indeed took away India's advantage in 2019. These are not excuses for the loss, though. But, this time India is clear favorite, they might still lose that's a separate issue
Conditions was different, India would beat NZ 10 out of 10 if the test was in Asia. And the rain indeed took away India's advantage in 2019. These are not excuses for the loss, though. But, this time India is clear favorite, they might still lose that's a separate issue
I agree India are clear favorites but would never count New Zealand out! They’re very very good at planning for batsmen and situations. If New Zealand bowls second, Boult and Southee will be a handful under lights.
I agree India are clear favorites but would never count New Zealand out! They’re very very good at planning for batsmen and situations. If New Zealand bowls second, Boult and Southee will be a handful under lights.
What's that got to do with this semifinal and NZ being a better chance than pakistan.
Also why put it as white ball/red ball? Pakistan hasnt won the world cup since the 1992 fluke. Champions trophy isnt the world cup and neither is world t20.
NZ has won the world test championship and also got as close as you can get to winning world cup in the last one.
Much better performers in big matches than gutless pakistan.