India’s former fast bowler S Sreesanth believes the 2023 World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand will be one-sided if the Men in Blue’s pacers are given a chance to bowl under the lights at the Wankhede Stadium. I think it’s going to be a battle. Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj have performed admirably for the team during the ongoing major event in their home country.
On Wednesday, November 15, the Indian team will face New Zealand in the opening semi-final of the 2023 World Cup in Mumbai. There, India comfortably defeated Sri Lanka in the league match. Both teams previously met in the 2019 World Cup semi-finals, where New Zealand defeated India in a thrilling match.
In an interview with Sportskeeda, S. Sreesanth said that if India were to dominate the Kiwis with their new ball bowling and push the Indian team into batting first, if India I believe that if we bowl in the semi-finals against New Zealand, we will dominate the semi-final match against New Zealand. They will win the toss against the Black Caps on Wednesday.
“I think if our seamers bowl under right field, it could be a one-sided game. If Shami, Siraj and Bumrah bowl well.” It’s not easy. No, but if you match the position of the seam with its usage. It won’t be easy for them (New Zealand) to use the new ball. India will have to bowl them within 300 in case New Zealand bats first. Similar results can be seen at the Mumbai turnstiles as well. ”
“India must bat first if they win the toss.” This also depends on the wicket. If the field is flat, you should definitely take the lead. When we won the World Cup in 1983, we were second. When we won the World Cup in Wankhede in 2011, we came second. It is a bit difficult but I think we should win the toss and bat first and put high scores on the board,” Sreesanth added.
In the match against Sri Lanka, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah proved their worth in the mega event by scoring a total of 55 points against Sri Lanka. At the Wankhede, India’s fast bowling trio teamed up to create a huge buzz with their new ball and bring an early end to the league for the Indian team.
New Zealand Batter Won’t Find It Easy To Tackle Our Spinners On A Turning Track – S Sreesanth
As for his thoughts on the Mumbai surface, Sreesanth feels it will be interesting to see what kind of tracks are available and if there is support, the Kiwis with Indian spinners could catch up on the turning surface. To the spinner said it may be difficult.
“It will be interesting to see if we have a patta (flat) wicket or a turner. Yes, New Zealand have a good spinner in (Mitchell) Santner, but we don’t do well with spin. We will play. It will not be easy for the New Zealand batsmen to beat our spinners Kuldeep [Yadav] and [Ravindra] Jadeja at the turning point,” S Sreesanth further added .
Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav have been consistent in the team taking wickets in the mid-game, so they can take advantage of the conditions if the surface gives them spin. Dew. This is very important for the team’s success in big duels.
