Coach Shastri wanted Pant to play in IndvsNZ semi final despite Kohli's disapproval: Sources

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.