Pacer Jasprit Bumrah has spearheaded the bowling attack of the Indian Cricket Team for quite a long time. When it comes to providing an early breakthrough or obstructing the run flow in the initial overs in game, Bumrah has always been a vital part of the team. Even today, during India vs New Zealand semi-finals, the pacer bowled his ninth maiden over in the CWC 2019 and thereby clinched a record for himself. With nine maidens in his kitty from nine games, Bumrah bowled the most number of maidens in the CWC 2019. India vs New Zealand Live Cricket Score of ICC World Cup 2019 Semi-Final Match.

The pacer has so far snapped 18 wickets in CWC 2019.  Jofra Archer stands on number two with eight maidens nine matches. Australia's Pat Cummins has so far bowled six maidens from nine matches. Chris Woakes also has bowled six maiden overs. Mitchell Starc is on number five with five maidens in the tournament so far. Talking about this match, Bumrah has so far bowled for four overs in the game and has bowled at a stunning economy of 2.50. Bhuvneshwar Kumar also bowled five overs in the match and gave away 13 runs from his spells. Jasprit Bumrah Dismisses Martin Guptill During IND vs NZ ICC CWC 2019 Semi-Final 1 Match; New Zealand's Struggle to Form an Opening Partnership Continues.

Bhuvi also bowled a maiden over at the start of the game. It was due to the tighter spells of the Indian bowlers that New Zealand could only put up 27 runs on the board from the first power play. After winning the toss, the Kiwis elected to bat first. As of now they Black Caps have lost a couple of wickets and have Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor batting for the team.

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