A disappointing result, but good to see TeamIndia’s fighting spirit: PM Modi

New Zealand defeated India by 18 runs in the first semifinal of the ICC World Cup played at the Old Trafford cricket ground at Manchester to secure a berth in the grand finale of the marquee event. Defending a 239-run total, the Kiwis bowled out India for 221 with Matt Henry picking up 3 wickets and other Kiwi bowlers collectively bowling well as a unit.

India got off to a nightmarish start losing three of their top-order batsman in quick succession. Reeling at 5 for 3 courtesy a brilliant opening spell by Matt Henry and Trent Boult, India staged a brief recovery with Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya but both of them played rash shots against off-spinner Mitchell Santner to throw away their wickets.