Virat Kohli Says 'Proud of the Way Team Competed Throughout the Tournament' Despite India’s Defeat to New Zealand in CWC19 Semi-Final
Chasing, 240, India managed only 221 despite Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni stitching a fine 116-run stand. Despite the defeat, Indian captain Kohli said he was proud of the campaign.
New Zealand stunned India to qualify for the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (CWC 2019). The Virat Kohli-led side were red-hot favourites to win this World Cup and now have been knocked out in the semi-final. Chasing, 240, India managed only 221 despite Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni stitching a fine 116-run stand. Despite the defeat, Indian captain Kohli said he was proud of the campaign. MS Dhoni Run-Out Video: Watch Martin Guptill Direct Hit Throw to Dismiss MSD and Send New Zealand to CWC 2019 Final.
“Really proud of the way we competed throughout the tournament. As I said, come the knockouts, it's anyone's game and New Zealand showed more composure. They were braver than us and deserve to win. Thanks to all the fans, thanks for coming out in huge numbers,” Kohli said after the match. India Crash Out of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: IND vs NZ Highlights of Semi-Final Match.
“Always feels bad when you play well all tournament and then 45 minutes of bad cricket puts you out. New Zealand deserve it, they put us under more pressure. At times, I think our shot-selection could have been better. Otherwise, we played a really good brand of cricket,” he added. Ravindra Jadeja Created This Record During his Fighting 77 Knock vs New Zealand in CWC 2019 Semi-Final.
The Indian captain also credited New Zealand bowlers who reduced India to five for three in first four overs. “Credit to the New Zealand bowlers, they were really good with the new ball and hit the right areas. I think it was the skill level on display (from NZ bowlers) was there for all to see. I think Jadeja had a really good couple of games and it's his performance today that's a huge positive for his skill-set. MS had a good partnership with him, and again a game of small margins, run out by a small margin,” the Indian skipper said.
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