<p>Twitter users have a field day after Indian cricket team suffered a dramatic collapse against New Zealand in the first semi-final of Cricket World Cup 2019 at Manchester's Old Trafford on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand put up a modest target of 240 after opting to bat first in a game that was pushed to the reserve day as it was halted on Tuesday due to rains.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chasing the target, India lost three crucial wickets in the first five overs as key batsmen Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul all depart for one run each.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soon after that, Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant also lost their wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand pacemen Trent Boult and Matt Henry displayed a brilliant bowling show. Henry took three wickets and Boult got one wicket. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Spinner Mitchell Santner struck twice and dismissed Hardik Pandya and Pant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India are struggling in the match at this moment but Twitter users have flooded the social forums with some hilarious posts.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here are some of them!</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The only batsman who will save India 😂 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsNZ</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CWC19</a> <a href="https://t.co/OEMeX2rkmy">pic.twitter.com/OEMeX2rkmy</a></p>
— Huzaifa Mansoor (@iTs_PcH) <a href="https://twitter.com/iTs_PcH/status/1148924137336954882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pakistani Fans Right Now.<br />
😂🤣😂<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsNZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/jOeNyVp7ep">pic.twitter.com/jOeNyVp7ep</a></p>
— Abdullah Hassan (@AH_Tweets01) <a href="https://twitter.com/AH_Tweets01/status/1148923744016113664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our new god😂🤣<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsNZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/HbjEHp9Jn2">pic.twitter.com/HbjEHp9Jn2</a></p>
— Vineet Tripathi🔥 (@iVineetTripathi) <a href="https://twitter.com/iVineetTripathi/status/1148918700935802880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Indians to Dhoni. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndvsNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndvsNZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/vDkhIwVZK7">pic.twitter.com/vDkhIwVZK7</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsNZ</a><br />
Indian Fans looking at Dhoni like : <a href="https://t.co/K5ksnqugwf">pic.twitter.com/K5ksnqugwf</a></p>
— Jitesh Rochlani (@jiteshrochlani) <a href="https://twitter.com/jiteshrochlani/status/1148923858566516738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dhoni Is Coming Alongwith cloud ,,,,Hope=Mahi Sir....<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsNZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/EFdv1zIEaU">pic.twitter.com/EFdv1zIEaU</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsNZ</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/pant?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#pant</a><br />
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Dhoni in this world cup. <a href="https://t.co/1DguwnR7jK">pic.twitter.com/1DguwnR7jK</a></p>
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Indians looking at dhoni today... <a href="https://t.co/MhcBrnkUwf">pic.twitter.com/MhcBrnkUwf</a></p>
— LIFE IS A cOmEDy (@whysoo_serious_) <a href="https://twitter.com/whysoo_serious_/status/1148917877757472768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Whole Indian to Dhoni:-<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/indvsnz?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#indvsnz</a> <a href="https://t.co/tB1uPzk1OF">pic.twitter.com/tB1uPzk1OF</a></p>
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<p>The winner&nbsp;of this match will face either hosts England or reigning champions Australia in the final clash.&nbsp;</p>


Twitter users have a field day after Indian cricket team suffered a dramatic collapse against New Zealand in the first semi-final of Cricket World Cup 2019 at Manchester's Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Twitter users have a field day after Indian cricket team suffered a dramatic collapse against New Zealand in the first semi-final of Cricket World Cup 2019 at Manchester's Old Trafford on Wednesday. New Zealand put up a modest target of 240 after opting to bat first in a game that was pushed to the reserve day as it was halted on Tuesday due to rains. Chasing the target, India lost three crucial wickets in the first five overs as key batsmen Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul all depart for one run each. Soon after that, Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant also lost their wickets. New Zealand pacemen Trent Boult and Matt Henry displayed a brilliant bowling show. Henry took three wickets and Boult got one wicket. Spinner Mitchell Santner struck twice and dismissed Hardik Pandya and Pant. India are struggling in the match at this moment but Twitter users have flooded the social forums with some hilarious posts. Here are some of them! The only batsman who will save India 😂 #INDvsNZ#CWC19 pic.twitter.com/OEMeX2rkmy — Huzaifa Mansoor (@iTs_PcH) July 10, 2019 × Pakistani Fans Right Now. 😂🤣😂#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/jOeNyVp7ep — Abdullah Hassan (@AH_Tweets01) July 10, 2019 × Our new god😂🤣#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/HbjEHp9Jn2 — Vineet Tripathi🔥 (@iVineetTripathi) July 10, 2019 × Indians to Dhoni. #IndvsNZ pic.twitter.com/vDkhIwVZK7 — Sagar (@sagarcasm) July 10, 2019 × #INDvsNZ Indian Fans looking at Dhoni like : pic.twitter.com/K5ksnqugwf — Jitesh Rochlani (@jiteshrochlani) July 10, 2019 × Dhoni Is Coming Alongwith cloud ,,,,Hope=Mahi Sir....#INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/EFdv1zIEaU — Jalendar Mahakud (@jalenraja) July 10, 2019 × #INDvsNZ#pant Dhoni in this world cup. pic.twitter.com/1DguwnR7jK — Syed Ahmed Abbas (@AbbasSyed98) July 10, 2019 × #INDvsNZ Indians looking at dhoni today... pic.twitter.com/MhcBrnkUwf — LIFE IS A cOmEDy (@whysoo_serious_) July 10, 2019 × Whole Indian to Dhoni:-#indvsnz pic.twitter.com/tB1uPzk1OF — iVimeme (@iViraj1) July 10, 2019 × The winner of this match will face either hosts England or reigning champions Australia in the final clash.

World Cup: Epic Twitter reactions after India's dramatic collapse in semi-final against New Zealand

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-rohit-sharma-is-the-best-odi-player-says-virat-kohli-234035">Virat Kohli</a>-led Indian cricket team face Kane Williamson's side in the first semi-final of Cricket World Cup 2019 on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two-time champions India and 2015 runners-up New Zealand will leave no stone unturned when they will battle for a finale berth at Manchester's Old Trafford cricket stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India topped the group stage with seven wins from nine matches, while New Zealand limped into the last four after three successive defeats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is ironic that India's only washout in the group came against New Zealand, who had beaten the two-time champions in a warm-up game in May.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two teams have played a total of 106 ODIs against each other, of which India have won 55 while New Zealand won 45. One match was tied between the two.</p>

<p>In World Cup history, both the teams have played a total of eight matches. India won three and New Zealand four, one got abandoned.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Virat's pre-match press conference</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-know-what-will-happen-if-india-vs-new-zealand-match-gets-abandoned-234101">Know what will happen if India vs New Zealand match gets abandoned</a></strong></p>

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Virat Kohli-led Indian cricket team face Kane Williamson's side in the first semi-final of Cricket World Cup 2019 on Tuesday. Two-time champions India and 2015 runners-up New Zealand will leave no stone unturned when they will battle for a finale berth at Manchester's Old Trafford cricket stadium.

Virat Kohli-led Indian cricket team face Kane Williamson's side in the first semi-final of Cricket World Cup 2019 on Tuesday. Two-time champions India and 2015 runners-up New Zealand will leave no stone unturned when they will battle for a finale berth at Manchester's Old Trafford cricket stadium. India topped the group stage with seven wins from nine matches, while New Zealand limped into the last four after three successive defeats. It is ironic that India's only washout in the group came against New Zealand, who had beaten the two-time champions in a warm-up game in May. The two teams have played a total of 106 ODIs against each other, of which India have won 55 while New Zealand won 45. One match was tied between the two. In World Cup history, both the teams have played a total of eight matches. India won three and New Zealand four, one got abandoned. Watch: Virat's pre-match press conference × Also Read: Know what will happen if India vs New Zealand match gets abandoned

Cricket World Cup, semi-final: India vs New Zealand head-to-head records

<p>The first semi-final match of Cricket World Cup 2019 between India and New Zealand might get affected by rain. The much-anticipated match is scheduled for July 9 at Old Trafford.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-decision-making-will-be-crucial-says-virat-kohli-ahead-of-semis-234029">Virat Kohli</a>-led team finished at the top of the standings with 15 points while New Zealand settled in the fourth position with 11 points.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The league match between India and New Zealand was washed away without even toss and it is expected that skies will remain cloudy throughout the day during their crucial semi-final match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far in the tournament, teams batting first have won each of the five games played at Old Trafford. Considering the conditions, both captains will look to bat first.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-know-what-will-happen-if-india-vs-new-zealand-match-gets-abandoned-234101">Know what will happen if India vs New Zealand match gets abandoned</a></strong></p>

<p>Although, the weather is expected to get drier in the afternoon but it's going to be humid as well and overcast. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The official site of Met Office gave a forecast for Tuesday's weather, it published, "Much of Cumbria and Lancashire will have patchy rain on and off throughout the day. Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire will be rather cloudy but avoid most of the rain. Maximum temperature 20 °C."</p>

<p>For Wednesday to Friday: "Rain or showers are likely on Wednesday followed by warm humid weather on Thursday and Friday, accompanied by some heavy thundery showers."</p>

<p>"The weather could be playing a part for India against New Zealand. It is going to be gloomy as there is rain close by Old Trafford. It looks slightly going to be rainy, drizzly, on and off for the morning," the Met Office told ANI."</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Virat's pre-match press conference</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Following are the squads:</strong></p>

<p><strong>India:</strong> Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, MS Dhoni (wk), KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravindra Jadeja, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>New Zealand:</strong> Kane Williamson (c), Ross Taylor, Martin Guptill, Tom Blundell, Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (wk), Colin Munro, James Neesham, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee.</p>


The first semi-final match of Cricket World Cup 2019 between India and New Zealand might get affected by rain. The much-anticipated match is scheduled for July 9 at Old Trafford.

The first semi-final match of Cricket World Cup 2019 between India and New Zealand might get affected by rain. The much-anticipated match is scheduled for July 9 at Old Trafford. Virat Kohli-led team finished at the top of the standings with 15 points while New Zealand settled in the fourth position with 11 points. The league match between India and New Zealand was washed away without even toss and it is expected that skies will remain cloudy throughout the day during their crucial semi-final match. So far in the tournament, teams batting first have won each of the five games played at Old Trafford. Considering the conditions, both captains will look to bat first. Also Read: Know what will happen if India vs New Zealand match gets abandoned Although, the weather is expected to get drier in the afternoon but it's going to be humid as well and overcast. The official site of Met Office gave a forecast for Tuesday's weather, it published, "Much of Cumbria and Lancashire will have patchy rain on and off throughout the day. Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire will be rather cloudy but avoid most of the rain. Maximum temperature 20 °C." For Wednesday to Friday: "Rain or showers are likely on Wednesday followed by warm humid weather on Thursday and Friday, accompanied by some heavy thundery showers." "The weather could be playing a part for India against New Zealand. It is going to be gloomy as there is rain close by Old Trafford. It looks slightly going to be rainy, drizzly, on and off for the morning," the Met Office told ANI." Watch: Virat's pre-match press conference × Following are the squads: India: Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, MS Dhoni (wk), KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravindra Jadeja, Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Ross Taylor, Martin Guptill, Tom Blundell, Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham (wk), Colin Munro, James Neesham, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee.

World Cup: Rain could play spoilsport in India vs New Zealand semi-final match at Old Trafford

<p>The Cricket World Cup match between India and New Zealand has been <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-india-and-new-zealand-split-points-after-trent-bridge-washout-226923">called off due to rain</a> without a ball being bowled at Trent Bridge on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A soggy outfield from overnight showers had already delayed the start of the contest between the tournament's only two unbeaten sides.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This was the fourth match to be either called off or abandoned in the rain-hit tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>In pics:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/world-cups-second-week-was-all-about-controversies-injuries-and-washouts-226893">Week 2 of World Cup marred by controversies, injuries and washouts</a></strong></p>

<p>As one of the most anticipated matches was abandoned, the fans and spectators were looked frustrated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A few of the fans expressed their exasperation via hilarious memes.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Look at some of them:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Summary of the match <a href="https://t.co/GESeXrXQCu">pic.twitter.com/GESeXrXQCu</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="und"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChangeTheVenue?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChangeTheVenue</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cwc19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cwc19</a> <a href="https://t.co/PmxOiU1ydS">pic.twitter.com/PmxOiU1ydS</a></p>
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<p>New Zealand top the table with seven points, two ahead of India who have played one game fewer.</p>


The Cricket World Cup match between India and New Zealand has been called off due to rain without a ball being bowled at Trent Bridge on Thursday. A soggy outfield from overnight showers had already delayed the start of the contest between the tournament's only two unbeaten sides.

The Cricket World Cup match between India and New Zealand has been called off due to rain without a ball being bowled at Trent Bridge on Thursday. A soggy outfield from overnight showers had already delayed the start of the contest between the tournament's only two unbeaten sides. This was the fourth match to be either called off or abandoned in the rain-hit tournament. In pics: Week 2 of World Cup marred by controversies, injuries and washouts As one of the most anticipated matches was abandoned, the fans and spectators were looked frustrated. A few of the fans expressed their exasperation via hilarious memes. Look at some of them: Summary of the match pic.twitter.com/GESeXrXQCu — Telugu Cinema Fun (@TCinemaFun) June 13, 2019 × pic.twitter.com/IiYvkoZXnb — என்ன கொடுமை சரவணன் (@Kamarde97274977) June 13, 2019 × #ChangeTheVenue #cwc19 pic.twitter.com/PmxOiU1ydS — Silent Spectator 🇮🇳 (@Doc_J_) June 13, 2019 × pic.twitter.com/gxhrZHZP4p — Zami (@aanas_zami) June 13, 2019 × pic.twitter.com/lFskS1xy1x — ᎧᏇᏗᎥᏕ ᏰᏂᏗᏖ (@OwaisBhat789) June 13, 2019 × #ICCWorldCup2019 #Nottingham #raining After flood warning issued in Nottingham pic.twitter.com/8rvdVpxiTg — Chowkidar of Bharat Mata 🇮🇳 @ Bharat sewak (@Vineet71247985) June 13, 2019 × Imran Tahir celebrating his wicket in #ICCWorldCup2019 pic.twitter.com/3SbXDoc45K — Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) June 13, 2019 × And the winner of #ICCWorldCup2019 is? pic.twitter.com/xZ7cxa7Ssf — Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) June 13, 2019 × New Zealand top the table with seven points, two ahead of India who have played one game fewer.

India vs New Zealand washout, frustrated fans come up with funny memes

<p>Inclement English weather claimed yet another World Cup match after India's group game against 2015 finalists New Zealand was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-18-india-vs-new-zealand-226804">called off without a ball being bowled</a> at Trent Bridge on Thursday.</p>

<p>A soggy outfield from overnight showers had already delayed the start of the contest between the tournament's only two unbeaten side.</p>

<p>Umpires Marais Erasmus and Paul Reiffel carried out almost hourly inspections in the intermittent drizzle before finally throwing in the towel in the afternoon.</p>

<p>The umpires said, "It's been unfortunate but that's the way it is. The groundstaff did their best but the weather 48 hours prior to today made it really difficult for them."</p>

<p>This was the fourth match to be either called off or abandoned in the rain-hit tournament with many questioning the absence of reserve days for group matches.</p>

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<p>New Zealand top the table with seven points, two ahead of India who have played one game fewer.</p>


Inclement English weather claimed yet another World Cup match after India's group game against 2015 finalists New Zealand was called off without a ball being bowled at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

Inclement English weather claimed yet another World Cup match after India's group game against 2015 finalists New Zealand was called off without a ball being bowled at Trent Bridge on Thursday. A soggy outfield from overnight showers had already delayed the start of the contest between the tournament's only two unbeaten side. Umpires Marais Erasmus and Paul Reiffel carried out almost hourly inspections in the intermittent drizzle before finally throwing in the towel in the afternoon. The umpires said, "It's been unfortunate but that's the way it is. The groundstaff did their best but the weather 48 hours prior to today made it really difficult for them." This was the fourth match to be either called off or abandoned in the rain-hit tournament with many questioning the absence of reserve days for group matches. Unfortunately, India's #CWC19 game against New Zealand has been called off due to the rain 😭. The points have been shared.#TeamIndia | #BackTheBlackcaps pic.twitter.com/Sr4qlzDriJ — Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 13, 2019 × New Zealand top the table with seven points, two ahead of India who have played one game fewer.

World Cup: India and New Zealand split points after Trent Bridge washout

<p>New Zealand's steady supply of left-handed batsmen will come in handy in Thursday's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=cricket+world+cup">World Cup</a> match against an Indian team without that variety in their top order, senior Kiwi batsman Ross Taylor said on the eve of the match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Opener Shikhar Dhawan's injury has not only robbed India of a left-right pair at the top of their order but has also left the two-times champions without a southpaw in the top half of their batting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In contrast, New Zealand have three left-handers in their top six, including opener Colin Munro.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Obviously Shikhar is a big loss to India," Taylor told reporters at Trent Bridge on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He and Rohit Sharma have a very good partnership, and I think they complement each other well because they're right and left-handed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think we've had a similar balanced side for a long time, and when you do have a right-left hand combination, it does put pressure in different ways on the bowling opposition."</p>

<p>A left-right combination forces bowlers to alter line and length while the fielding captain is also compelled to tinker with field settings every time the batsmen change ends.</p>

<p>Taylor said such variety in the batting lineup was necessary to make the most of the World Cup grounds.</p>

<p>"A lot of these grounds in the UK have a short boundary to one side, and if you've got two right-handers or two left-handers, you can't exploit it as much...</p>

<p>"It's traditionally a short boundary here. If that is the case, then hopefully we can exploit it with the right and left-handers."</p>

<p>A lot will depend on how New Zealand fare against the wrist-spin of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav but the 35-year-old Taylor reckoned the duo might bowl slightly more defensively at Trent Bridge.</p>

<p>"Shorter boundaries can sometimes play in the minds of the spinners, one might spin a little bit more defensive, but with the weather around and so much uncertainty, we'll just have to wait and see," he said.</p>

<p>The 2015 finalists have made a perfect start in their quest for a maiden World Cup title, winning their first three matches before the tournament was hit by poor weather, which has already resulted in three matches being either called off or abandoned.</p>

<p>"I said at the start of the tournament that luck is going to play a part," Taylor said.</p>

<p>"England is a beautiful place, but it's not famous for good weather. In saying that, there's still a long way to go in this tournament. I'm sure there's going to be rained out games that could have freaked us along the way."</p>


New Zealand's steady supply of left-handed batsmen will come in handy in Thursday's World Cup match against an Indian team without that variety in their top order, senior Kiwi batsman Ross Taylor said on the eve of the match.

New Zealand's steady supply of left-handed batsmen will come in handy in Thursday's World Cup match against an Indian team without that variety in their top order, senior Kiwi batsman Ross Taylor said on the eve of the match. Opener Shikhar Dhawan's injury has not only robbed India of a left-right pair at the top of their order but has also left the two-times champions without a southpaw in the top half of their batting. In contrast, New Zealand have three left-handers in their top six, including opener Colin Munro. "Obviously Shikhar is a big loss to India," Taylor told reporters at Trent Bridge on Wednesday. "He and Rohit Sharma have a very good partnership, and I think they complement each other well because they're right and left-handed. "I think we've had a similar balanced side for a long time, and when you do have a right-left hand combination, it does put pressure in different ways on the bowling opposition." A left-right combination forces bowlers to alter line and length while the fielding captain is also compelled to tinker with field settings every time the batsmen change ends. Taylor said such variety in the batting lineup was necessary to make the most of the World Cup grounds. "A lot of these grounds in the UK have a short boundary to one side, and if you've got two right-handers or two left-handers, you can't exploit it as much... "It's traditionally a short boundary here. If that is the case, then hopefully we can exploit it with the right and left-handers." A lot will depend on how New Zealand fare against the wrist-spin of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav but the 35-year-old Taylor reckoned the duo might bowl slightly more defensively at Trent Bridge. "Shorter boundaries can sometimes play in the minds of the spinners, one might spin a little bit more defensive, but with the weather around and so much uncertainty, we'll just have to wait and see," he said. The 2015 finalists have made a perfect start in their quest for a maiden World Cup title, winning their first three matches before the tournament was hit by poor weather, which has already resulted in three matches being either called off or abandoned. "I said at the start of the tournament that luck is going to play a part," Taylor said. "England is a beautiful place, but it's not famous for good weather. In saying that, there's still a long way to go in this tournament. I'm sure there's going to be rained out games that could have freaked us along the way."

New Zealand to reap left-right benefit against India: Ross Taylor

<p>New Zealand bowlers pulled off a thrilling six-run win over India in the second one-day international after skipper Kane Williamson struck a dazzling century to help his side level the series 1-1 in New Delhi on Thursday</p>

<p>The hosts, who were chasing 243 for victory, were bowled out for 236 in 49.3 overs as Hardik Pandya&#39;s fighting 36 went in vain. Speedster Tim Southee claimed three wickets.</p>

<p>Pandya, who starred with three wickets for India on debut in the Dharamsala ODI, looked like completing the chase during his 32-ball knock but Trent Boult got the dangerman in the penultimate over.</p>

<p>With India needing 10 in the final over and a wicket in hand, Southee got Jasprit Bumrah bowled for nought as the visitors celebrated their first win in the five-match series.</p>

<p>Boult&#39;s excellent match figures of two for 25, including two maidens in his quota of 10 overs, was also key in New Zealand choking the Indian chase.</p>

<p>Earlier Williamson&#39;s fluent 118 helped New Zealand post 242 for nine as Indian bowlers checked the visiting total with late strikes.</p>

<p>&quot;A lot of credit to the way we bowled, to create pressure on that surface was key and Trent Boult was outstanding,&quot; said Williamson.</p>

<p>New Zealand bowlers also came back strong to hurt India&#39;s reply with early strikes as the hosts slipped to 73 for four.</p>

<p>Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner got the big wicket of Virat Kohli (9) with wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi taking a great reflex catch down the leg side.</p>

<p>Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (39) and Kedar Jadhav put on 66 runs for the fifth wicket in their effort to steady the Indian innings with their aggressive style of play.</p>

<p>Jadhav, playing only his ninth ODI for India, counter attacked during his 37-ball 41 as he hit 2 fours and 2 sixes before falling to Matt Henry.</p>

<p>Dhoni looked like anchoring the innings but a superb caught and bowled effort from Southee saw the back of the wicketkeeper-batsman as India slipped further.</p>

<p>Dhoni&#39;s 65-ball knock saw 37 dot deliveries as the runs required grew more than the balls remaining.</p>

<p>Williamson turned to part-time spinner Martin Guptill, who took two wickets in his only over to get into the Indian tail.</p>

<p>But Pandya never gave up as he put on 49 runs for the ninth wicket with Umesh Yadav, who remained unbeaten on 18, as the duo gave the Black Caps a big scare.</p>

<p>&quot;I feel this was one game where we lost wickets against the run of play, it was not that the deliveries were good, we just kept losing wickets,&quot; said a disappointed Dhoni.</p>

<p><strong>The big stand</strong></p>

<p>Batting first, Williamson and Tom Latham rallied to put on 120 runs for the second wicket as the duo tackled the Indian bowlers with aplomb.</p>

<p>Williamson, who was named the man of the match, led from the front with some assured stroke-making during his 128-ball knock, which was laced with 14 fours and a six.</p>

<p>He made the most of a major let-off when Dhoni failed to glove a deflection off Axar Patel&#39;s bowling. Williamson was on 59.</p>

<p>Latham, who hit 6 fours and a six, played aggressive cricket to thwart the Indian spin and pace attack during his run-a-ball 46.</p>

<p>Off-spinner Jadhav broke the big stand after being brought into the attack in the 21st over as he got the left-handed Latham trapped lbw.</p>

<p>Williamson carried on the good work to record his eighth ODI ton as the crowd at Delhi&#39;s Feroz Shah Kotla stood up to applaud the efforts of the opposition captain.</p>

<p>Leg-spinner Amit Mishra struck three times at crucial junctures to check New Zealand&#39;s surge, including the all-important wicket of Williamson.</p>

<p>&quot;I think we bowled really well, after the new ball it was key to get reverse swing and put pressure on the batsman, Mishy (Mishra) bowled well and got crucial wickets,&quot; said Dhoni.</p>

<p>Medium-pacer Bumrah&#39;s triple strike in the final five overs of the innings also hurt the visitors&#39; chances of putting up a bigger total.</p>

<p>The teams now head to Mohali for the third match on Sunday.<br />
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(AFP)</p>


Williamson's 118 helped New Zealand score 242 for nine in the nailbiting match

New Zealand bowlers pulled off a thrilling six-run win over India in the second one-day international after skipper Kane Williamson struck a dazzling century to help his side level the series 1-1 in New Delhi on Thursday The hosts, who were chasing 243 for victory, were bowled out for 236 in 49.3 overs as Hardik Pandya's fighting 36 went in vain. Speedster Tim Southee claimed three wickets. Pandya, who starred with three wickets for India on debut in the Dharamsala ODI, looked like completing the chase during his 32-ball knock but Trent Boult got the dangerman in the penultimate over. With India needing 10 in the final over and a wicket in hand, Southee got Jasprit Bumrah bowled for nought as the visitors celebrated their first win in the five-match series. Boult's excellent match figures of two for 25, including two maidens in his quota of 10 overs, was also key in New Zealand choking the Indian chase. Earlier Williamson's fluent 118 helped New Zealand post 242 for nine as Indian bowlers checked the visiting total with late strikes. "A lot of credit to the way we bowled, to create pressure on that surface was key and Trent Boult was outstanding," said Williamson. New Zealand bowlers also came back strong to hurt India's reply with early strikes as the hosts slipped to 73 for four. Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner got the big wicket of Virat Kohli (9) with wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi taking a great reflex catch down the leg side. Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (39) and Kedar Jadhav put on 66 runs for the fifth wicket in their effort to steady the Indian innings with their aggressive style of play. Jadhav, playing only his ninth ODI for India, counter attacked during his 37-ball 41 as he hit 2 fours and 2 sixes before falling to Matt Henry. Dhoni looked like anchoring the innings but a superb caught and bowled effort from Southee saw the back of the wicketkeeper-batsman as India slipped further. Dhoni's 65-ball knock saw 37 dot deliveries as the runs required grew more than the balls remaining. Williamson turned to part-time spinner Martin Guptill, who took two wickets in his only over to get into the Indian tail. But Pandya never gave up as he put on 49 runs for the ninth wicket with Umesh Yadav, who remained unbeaten on 18, as the duo gave the Black Caps a big scare. "I feel this was one game where we lost wickets against the run of play, it was not that the deliveries were good, we just kept losing wickets," said a disappointed Dhoni. The big stand Batting first, Williamson and Tom Latham rallied to put on 120 runs for the second wicket as the duo tackled the Indian bowlers with aplomb. Williamson, who was named the man of the match, led from the front with some assured stroke-making during his 128-ball knock, which was laced with 14 fours and a six. He made the most of a major let-off when Dhoni failed to glove a deflection off Axar Patel's bowling. Williamson was on 59. Latham, who hit 6 fours and a six, played aggressive cricket to thwart the Indian spin and pace attack during his run-a-ball 46. Off-spinner Jadhav broke the big stand after being brought into the attack in the 21st over as he got the left-handed Latham trapped lbw. Williamson carried on the good work to record his eighth ODI ton as the crowd at Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla stood up to applaud the efforts of the opposition captain. Leg-spinner Amit Mishra struck three times at crucial junctures to check New Zealand's surge, including the all-important wicket of Williamson. "I think we bowled really well, after the new ball it was key to get reverse swing and put pressure on the batsman, Mishy (Mishra) bowled well and got crucial wickets," said Dhoni. Medium-pacer Bumrah's triple strike in the final five overs of the innings also hurt the visitors' chances of putting up a bigger total. The teams now head to Mohali for the third match on Sunday. (AFP)

India vs New Zealand: Kiwis beat hosts by 6 runs in 2nd ODI