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. 

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.

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

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