World Cup 2023 IND vs NZ: Rohit's rampage ends at Wankhede; India eye for big total

India is off to a flyer start against New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Wednesday. The Indian skipper was breathing fire at his home ground, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 'Hitman' smashed 47 runs off 29 deliveries including four boundaries and four maximums in the highly anticipated match as India is eyeing to recover from the knockout woes in ICC tournaments against the Blackcaps. 

Rohit Sharma 47(29) vs New Zealand - 2023 CWC - Wankhede
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└Initial impact done, could've played longer if not for that wicket.

Onto the other batters now to play long and stabilize ✔️ pic.twitter.com/pnCitSA7ZM

— Shivani (@shivani_45D) November 15, 2023

The opening duo, Rohit-Shubman has scored 71 runs in 8.2 overs. India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli has joined in the middle with Shubman Gill. India has scored 84 runs in the first mandatory powerplay.

A power-packed start from #TeamIndia 💥

5⃣0⃣-partnership up in no time between the openers and Captain Rohit Sharma is on a roll in Mumbai! 🔥

Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/FnuIu53xGu#CWC23 | #MenInBlue | #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/IeMzXSkizm

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 15, 2023

Earlier, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat first in Mumbai. 

Playing XI 

New Zealand playing XI: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson(c), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult

🚨 Toss Update from Mumbai 🚨

Rohit Sharma wins the toss and #TeamIndia have elected to bat in Semi-Final 1 🙌

Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/FnuIu53xGu#CWC23 | #MenInBlue | #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/HZW9piWA4u

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 15, 2023

India playing XI: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj