Ten countries were vying for the trophy when the ODI World Cup 2023 got underway on October 5. There are now only four clubs vying for the coveted championship after 45 games. The first semi-final between India and New Zealand and the second semi-final between South Africa and Australia will take place in Mumbai on November 15 and Kolkata on November 16, respectively. Indian supporters are hoping to see their side exact revenge on New Zealand for the painful 2019 semifinal loss; hence, the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will be filled to capacity. It is anticipated that a large number of Bollywood stars, well-known athletes, and former cricket players will be in the VVIP gallery supporting the “Men in Blue.” Along with the renowned former Indian cricket player Sachin Tendulkar, one of the biggest football superstars, David Beckham, is also expected to attend the match.
David Beckham is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in India. In order to empower women and girls and to advance inclusion and gender equality via the beautiful game of cricket, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has joined with UNICEF.
How did the two teams perform in the 2023 CWC?
In the ODI World Cup 2023, India has been dominating. They were the top team in the table after winning all nine of their games. After winning their first four games, the Kiwis had an unusual campaign where they lost their next four straight. They prevailed by five wickets in their final league match against Sri Lanka, which they needed to win. Fourth place on the table went to New Zealand.
In both the 2015 and 2019 competitions, the Blackcaps made it to the championship round. On the other hand, India made it to the finals twice, in 1983 and 2011, and won both times. A thrilling matchup between two of the best teams is in store for spectators as the stakes are at an all-time high.
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