World Cup Knockout Stage Records That Are Stacked Up Against India Ahead Of NZ Semi-Final Clash At Wankhede

In the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, India remain unbeaten in nine matches, setting themselves as strong contenders. New Zealand, often labelled as eternal underdogs, have a formidable record in ICC white-ball events, reaching nine out of 13 Men's ODI World Cup semifinals and four times in the T20 World Cup, yet they've never claimed the titles. (Image Credit: Getty)

Despite their history, New Zealand have a dominant record against India in ICC knockout matches, notably in ODI World Cups. The recent victory by Rohit Sharma's team broke a longstanding jinx, marking India's first win against New Zealand in ICC tournaments since 2003. Overall, in white-ball ICC tournaments, New Zealand hold a superior head-to-head against India, winning nine out of 14 encounters. (Image Credit: Getty)

The jinx extends to knockout matches, where India have never managed to defeat New Zealand, even including the World Test Championship final in 2019-21. The 2019 ODI World Cup semi-final loss to New Zealand remains a particularly disappointing memory for the Indian team. (Image Source: Getty)

India's Performance in ICC Knockout Stages: India's Loss in ICC Final Events (6 out of 11): 2000 CT: Lost to New Zealand 2003 WC: Lost to Australia 2014 WT20: Lost to Sri Lanka 2017 CT: Lost to Pakistan 2019-21 WTC: Lost to New Zealand 2021-23 WTC- Lost to Australia (Image Credit: Getty)

India's Performance in Last Six ICC Events: 2021-23 WTC: Lost to Australia 2019-21 WTC: Lost Finals to New Zealand 2019 WC: Lost Semi-Finals to New Zealand 2017 CT: Lost Finals to Pakistan 2016 WT20: Lost Semi-Finals to West Indies 2015 WC: Lost Semi-Finals to Australia. (Image Credit: Getty)

Individual Player Performance in ICC Knockouts Virat Kohli in Last Three ICC Knockout Matches: Runs Scored: 63 | Average: 15.75 (Image Credit: Getty)

Since their Champions Trophy victory in 2013, India haven't clinched an ICC tournament title, marking a surprising trend of 8 consecutive losses in knockout matches (semi-finals and finals) in subsequent ICC events. (All Image Credit: Getty)

Rohit Sharma's Highs and Lows: Multiple centuries in WC 2019 but a 1-run dismissal in the semi-final against New Zealand. 304 runs in CT 2017, dismissed for a duck in the CT 2017 Finals by Mohammad Amir. (Image Credit: Getty)