Team India received immense support from fans and cricket pundits during the first semifinal of the ODI World Cup 2023 against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium held on 14th November. Several Film personalities & celebrities graced the occasion & among them, one Prominent Name of the football world grabbed the limelight. Yes, we are talking about David Beckham who attended the IND vs NZ fixture. After the conclusion of the game, Beckham met every player & also presented Lionel Messi’s jersey to Rohit Sharma. Rohit Sharma’s daughter Samaira was spotted wearing Messi’s Inter Miami Jersey which was seen in a recent post by CricCrazyJohns.
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Coming to the finals against Australia, former Captain Sourav Ganguly lauded Rohit Sharma & Co’s efforts in the semi-final clash. Speaking to the media after the second semifinal between South Africa & Australia which was won by Australia. Former BCCI president, Ganguly praised Team India by saying that they are looking smahsing. He also wished team India luck ahead of the final.
He also said that if India continues to play with the same intensity & determination then they will be hard to beat in the finals. When asked about five-time Champions & second finalists of ODI World Cup 2023, Australia, Ganguly said that they are a team that couldn’t be taken lightly & have done well in the tournament so far.
A Glimpse of ODI World Cup 2023 Semifinals
Coming to the IND vs AUS ODI World Cup 2023 Final, team India looks formidable after defeating New Zealand in the semifinal 1. Riding on the back of Virat Kohli’s 50th ODI ton, the second successive ton by Shreyas Iyer India managed to post a massive 357 runs total on board. Later, Kiwis tried to dominate in the second innings but Shami displayed his prowess & rattled Kiwi’s batting order by scalping seven wickets. India took revenge for their 2019 semifinal defeat from New Zealand by defeating them in the semifinals by 70 runs.
Later the second semifinal between Australia & South Africa was also no less than a thriller. Initially, Australia dominated the Proteas by outclassing their innings for a meager 210 runs total. Except Miller (101 off 116 balls) none of their batters could step up & deliver on an occasion where their services were of utmost importance. However, the Proteas bounced back in the second innings & tried their best to defend their total by displaying a lethal bowling show. Gerald Coetzee (2 for 47) & Shamsi (2 for 42) starred with the ball by scalping two wickets each. Coetzee tried his best to defend the total & fought till the last over, however, the total was too low to defend with Australia chasing the target easily within 48 overs.
India will now take on Australia in the final clash of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on 19th November.
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