New Zealand will lean on the expertise of senior gamers to sort out the “threat” posed by a rampant India within the World Cup semifinal in Mumbai on Wednesday, says opening batter Devon Conway. New Zealand, who completed fourth within the factors desk after the 45-match league spherical, have a dominant file in opposition to India within the knockout stage of ICC occasions. The Blackcaps beat them within the semifinal conflict of the 2019 version and within the ultimate of the World Test Championship in 2021.

“We all know how good India are. They are carrying a lot of momentum (and) they have a strong squad,” Conway shared his ideas in a video shared by New Zealand Cricket (NZC).

“But we are looking forward to that challenge. It is exciting for us to play against the host nation in the semifinal. We know they are going to be a threat, but we are looking forward to that challenge,” he added.

“We can acknowledge this is another special occasion for us. We are fortunate enough to have a lot of experience in our camp – guys who have been in these situations before. We can lean on those guys and it is very exciting as I can say,” the opening batter added.

New Zealand have misplaced 4 out of their final 5 video games however the Kiwis are targeted on making it to the ultimate.

“It is one of our goals to be in the World Cup final. It is nice to be one step closer to that goal, everyone is very excited. We’ve been playing some good cricket. For us, it’s about continuing to do what we do. The rest will take care of itself,” he added.

Conway’s kind will probably be in focus for the reason that left-handed batter is but to make a fifty following his fireworks within the opening sport the place he scored an unbeaten 152 in opposition to England.

He mentioned, “It has been very exciting. With it being my first ODI World Cup, there have been quite a lot of challenges in a different format. I have certainly thoroughly enjoyed my time here with the guys. We have played some really good cricket. It is exciting to be in this position.”

The younger Rachin Ravindra is No 3 within the listing of highest run-getters within the World Cup with 565 runs in 9 matches at 70.62 together with three centuries and two fifties.

Calling him a ‘widespread younger man within the group’, Conway hoped that his opening companion is ready to construct on the success.

“It has been fantastic for Rachin. We all know how good a player he is. For him to stand up in a world event like this is spectacular,” he mentioned.

“A lot of credit goes to him for the performances that he has put in and we hope that he continues to do so down the line for us. He is a very popular young man in the team (and) he has received quite a lot of attention, externally as well,” he added.

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