Williamson-led Kiwis who just about made it to the semifinals edging out Pakistan on superior net run rate have an uphill task against Kohli-led India, who have been the most consistent side heading into the knockout stages of the tournament.
While the India's batting efforts have been spearheaded by their in-form opener Rohit Sharma who leads the run scoring charts with a staggering 647 runs, the Black Caps have once again been provided the solidity and stability in their batting by their prolific run scorer and ever dependable skipper Kane Williamson. Besides Williamson, Ross Taylor and Jimmy Neesham have consistently chipped in with valuable knocks for the Kiwis all through the tournament.
Here is an overall summary of how the New Zealand team has fared with the willow in the group stages of the tournament
Kane Williamson has been New Zealand's highest run scorer in the round robin stage of the tournament with 471 runs in eight matches.
Kane Williamson has been the leading centurion for New Zealand in the round robin stage of the ICC World Cup with 2 centuries to his name.
Ross Taylor and Colin de Grandhomme (2 50s) have registered the maximum number of half centuries for New Zealand in the round robin stage of the ICC World Cup.
James Neesham has hit the most number of sixes for New Zealand in the round robin stage of the tournament. The destructive hitter has tonked 5 sixes in eight matches.
Kane Williamson has hit the most number of fours (42) for New Zealand in the round robin stage of the tournament.
Kane Williamson's knock of 148 against West Indies is the highest individual score by New Zealander in the ongoing Cricket World Cup