Author: Virat Verma

Virat Verma is a senior content writer at Cricreads with over five years of experience and more than 10,000 cricket articles to his name. A literature postgraduate from IGNOU, he blends in-depth knowledge with a passion for storytelling, making his cricket content both informative and engaging.

Scheduled for November 19, the ODI World Cup 2023 final is poised to take place at the renowned Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, known as the largest cricket stadium globally, boasting an impressive seating capacity of 135,000. This iconic venue assures not just a cricket match but an unforgettable experience. Hashim Amla, in a recent interview with a sports channel in South Africa, confidently predicted that Rohit Sharma’s Team India would contend with Temba Bavuma’s Proteas in the highly prestigious final encounter of the ODI World Cup 2023. Also read: ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Semi-Final 1: Top 5 Players…

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India will face New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on 15th November 2023 from 2 PM onwards in the first Semifinal of ICC ODI World Cup 2023. New Zealand will look to repeat their heroics from 2019 Semi-final against India. While the Men in Blue will look to break the curse of New Zealand in ICC tournaments. Recently, India defeated New Zealand in a close match in the league stage of World Cup 2023. IND vs NZ Semi-Final: Mumbai Stadium ODI Records & Stats World Cup 2023 Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, has hosted a total of 27…

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IND vs NZ Semi-Final: Wankhede Stadium ODI Records & Stats World Cup 2023 Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, has hosted a total of 27 One Day International (ODI) cricket matches, with its inaugural ODI taking place on January 17, 1987, and the most recent match occurring on November 7, 2023. In these encounters, the home side emerged victorious in 12 matches, constituting a win percentage of 44.44%, while the touring side claimed success in 9 matches, equivalent to a 33.33% win rate. Additionally, matches played at this venue resulted in a 22.22% win rate for the neutral side. Teams batting…

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The Wankhede Stadium boasts a versatile wicket that caters to both pacers and spinners. Its strategic location near the Arabian Sea plays a pivotal role, offering swing assistance to pacers, particularly in the early hours of an ODI match. The proximity to the sea enhances the conditions for swing bowlers, providing an added dimension to the game. As the match unfolds, spinners find their moment in the spotlight during the latter stages. The pitch undergoes a transformation, evolving into a challenging turning track that can deceive even the most accomplished batsmen. The last couple of hours of an ODI match…

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India will face the Newzealand in the first Semifinal encounter of ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The anticipation for the match is building up and thousands of fans are expected to attend the game and witness the action of the tournament in style. ICC has recently announced the full list of umpires and commentators for the ODI World Cup. Many veteran cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ramiz Raza, Ricky Ponting and the others are part of commentary panel. Also, the umpires are selected in the abundance by ICC to get the tournament going with full flavour. Full…

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India is scheduled to play New Zealand of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 semifinal at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata, India on 15th November 2023. Both teams are looking to get the win in order to reach the finals. However, what will happen if the rain washes out the game? Below is everything you should know. The semi-finals now include a precautionary measure against rain by introducing a reserve day. Should persistent rain prevent the completion of the required minimum overs for a decisive match on the reserve day, the rule stipulates that the team with a higher…

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India and New Zealand will come face to face at the Wankhede Stadium on 15th November 2023. New Zealand will look to return the favour by avenging the loss that they suffered against India in the league stage of the World Cup. On the other hand, India will look to take revenge of the 2019 World Cup 2023 Semifinal loss. India vs New Zealand Semi-final Pitch Report Wankhede Stadium ODI World Cup 2023 The pitch is renowned for being a favorable batting surface, offering conducive conditions for batsmen. However, as the game progresses, spinners tend to become more influential, utilizing…

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New Zealand will look to repeat their heroics from 2019 Semi-final against India. While the Men in Blue will look to break the curse of New Zealand in ICC tournaments. Recently, India defeated New Zealand in a close match in the league stage of World Cup 2023. India vs New Zealand ODI Head To Head Records and Stats In the ODI format, India has faced New Zealand in 117 matches, with India securing a narrow lead by winning 59 times, compared to New Zealand’s 50 victories. One match concluded in a tie, and seven matches ended with no result. Breaking…

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Cricket Australia has revealed their ODI World Cup 2023 XI, with Virat Kohli leading the team as captain. Alongside him, three Indian players—Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Shami—have secured spots in the 12-member squad announced by cricket.com.au. Additionally, the squad includes three players from South Africa and Australia each, and one representative from New Zealand. Quinton de Kock, set to retire post the 2023 World Cup, has been named as the opener alongside David Warner. Rachin Ravindra, who made a significant impact in his debut World Cup, is positioned as the team’s number 3 batter, followed by Virat Kohli…

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India will face the Netherlands in the forty-fifth encounter of ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The anticipation for the match is building up and thousands of fans are expected to attend the game and witness the action of the tournament in style. ICC has recently announced the full list of umpires and commentators for the ODI World Cup. Many veteran cricketers like Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Nasser Hussain, Ramiz Raza, Ricky Ponting and the others are part of commentary panel. Also, the umpires are selected in the abundance by ICC to get the tournament going with full flavour. Full list…

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