World Cup 2023: Indias cricket maestro, Virat Kohli, has acknowledged New Zealands impressive structure and unwavering consistency as a key factor contributing to their ongoing success. As these two cricket giants prepare to lock horns in the World Cup, the clash promises to be a fierce showdown.New Zealands Perfect RecordThe Kiwis have maintained an impeccable record throughout the current World Cup, having triumphed against formidable opponents like England, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and the Netherlands. Meanwhile, the Indian cricket team has also enjoyed a flawless start to the tournament. However, this weekend, one teams unbeaten streak will come to a halt.Historical EncountersIndia and New Zealand have crossed paths in the ODI World Cup on eight occasions, with the Blackcaps emerging victorious five times. Their recent performances in the World Cup further bolster their confidence, having reached the finals in both 2015 and 2019. Notably, they also bested India in the World Test Championship final in 2021.Kohli on New Zealands DominanceVirat Kohli, the stalwart of Indian cricket, discussed the factors that have contributed to New Zealands dominance in the World Cup. He commended the Kiwis as a professional and structured side. Their consistency within a well-defined structure has been the linchpin of their success. Kohli emphasised that playing against New Zealand requires breaking their rhythm and performing to the best of ones abilities, as they are not a team that makes many mistakes. This, Kohli believes, has been their strength and a crucial element in their winning formula.Rohit Sharma on New Zealands Tactical ProwessIndian skipper Rohit Sharma highlighted New Zealands tactical acumen, making them a formidable team to contend with. He stressed that New Zealand bats according to well-laid plans for each individual player, demonstrating their strategic prowess. Rohit also acknowledged New Zealands consistent success against India in ICC tournaments, underscoring the need for India to comprehend the situation and adapt their individual playstyles to the game.The stage is set for an intense clash between these cricket powerhouses at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala.World Cup 2023 Squads:India: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav.New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young.(With ANI Inputs)
