India is playing New Zealand in the first semi-final of ICC Cricket World Cup (CEC), 2019. The action is taking place at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. Meanwhile, New Zealand has lost its opening batsman Martin Guptill, who got dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah in the fourth over. Guptill completely misjudged the Bumrah's delivery which was bowled at a pace of 138km/h, as the ball went flying towards Virat Kohli at second slip. Meanwhile, New Zealand has scored their lowest run in powerplay at CWC 2019 where they made 27/1 in 10 overs and their struggle to form an opening partnership in CWC 2019 continues. Meanwhile, Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls are batting on the crease. India vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score of ICC World Cup 2019 Semi-Final Match.
Earlier New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to bat first. Looking at the overcast condition and the pitch, he took a good decision. However, with such a bad start it will be difficult for Kiwis to put up a competitive total. Martin Guptill Trolled With Funny Memes After Kiwi Opener Gets Dismissed For 1 Run During IND vs NZ, Semi-Final CWC 2019 Match.
New Zealand Opening Woes Continue!
New Zealand's #CWC19 first-wicket stands:
137* v 🇱🇰
35 v 🇧🇩
0 v 🇦🇫
12 v 🇿🇦
0 v 🌴
5 v 🇵🇰
29 v 🇦🇺
2 v 🏴
1 v 🇮🇳 TODAY
The Black Caps' opening woes continue...#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/O23WB8vomJ
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 9, 2019
Martin Guptill Was Hero in CWC 2015, Now Zero in CWC 2019!
Martin Guptill in #CWC15
Runs: 547
Average: 68.37
Hundreds: 2
High score: 237*
Martin Guptill in #CWC19
Runs: 167
Average: 20.87
Hundreds: 0
High score: 73*#INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/7xdIKWIShy
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 9, 2019
If New Zealand wins the semi-final against India, they will qualify into the final for the second time in a row. New Zealand is playing their 8th semi-final in the World Cup, in which they have won once and lost six times. Whereas India and New Zealand have been qualifying into semis since CWC 2011.
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