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Updated: Nov 16, 2023 20:50 IST

New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): Following India‘s 70-run victory over New Zealand within the semifinals, Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur lauded Team India‘s efficiency and credited gamers’ constant efficiency for his or her success within the marquee occasion.
On the again of its all-round efficiency, India stormed into the ultimate of ICC World Cup 2023, beating New Zealand by 70 runs in a mouth-watering semifinal conflict on Wednesday.
Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, and Shreyas Iyer have been the important thing performers in India‘s victory over the Kiwis within the semis. In the match, Kohli surpassed “Master Blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar and became the first player in the history of ODI cricket to score 50 centuries.

“Indian crew has given an incredible efficiency. Qualifying for the World Cup remaining after successful 10 matches will not be solely due to the prayers of 1.4 billion Indians but additionally the constant efficiency of the gamers. From Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer‘s centuries to Shami’s 7 wickets, this efficiency has raised hopes and confidence… Mohammed Shami is an incredible participant in Team India. He has delivered a superb efficiency,” Thakur told the reporters in Delhi.
Leading India‘s efforts with the ball was the majestic Shami, who managed to stave off a stubborn New Zealand response spearheaded by Daryl Mitchell’s 134, the right-hander’s second century against India in the competition. Shreyas Iyer‘s own stunning hundred helped them set the biggest-ever total in a Men’s Cricket World Cup semi-final, bringing up his ton off 67 balls.
Shami took the most wickets in the competition, with 24 from six games at an incredible average of 9.13, capping an incredible 7/57 finish against NZ.
India‘s opposition for the ultimate is but to be determined because the second semifinal of the WC between South Africa and Australia is at the moment being performed on the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (ANI)