ODI World Cup 2023: India vs New Zealand 1st semi final Weather and Pitch Report

The knockout phase of the ODI World Cup 2023 is slated to commence on November 15. It will feature the first semi-final showdown between the table-topping India and New Zealand at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Rohit Sharma led India’s side to enter the semi-finals with a flawless performance in the group stage. Hence, they secured nine consecutive victories. The Indian team even demonstrated a well-rounded team that excels in all facets of the game.

On the other side, there is New Zealand which is led by Kane Williamson, the team that defeated India in the 2019 World Cup semi-final. The Kiwi in this edition have experienced a turbulent journey with four consecutive losses. However, they rebounded with a victory against Sri Lanka in their last group-stage match. This victory earned them a spot in the semi-finals. India are eyeing their third title, have showcased dominance in the World Cup 2023 so far. The host have registered convincing wins against Australia, Pakistan, England, and South Africa.

Expect a high-scoring encounter at Wankhede Stadium, known for its batsman-friendly pitches. In the ongoing tournament, four matches have taken place in Mumbai, with three teams winning after choosing to bat first. Conversely, only one team succeeded in chasing down a target. The average first-inning score at this venue in the tournament stands at 357. Given the challenging nature of chasing a formidable total, especially in a knockout match, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first.

ODI World Cup 2023: India vs New Zealand 1st semifinal Weather Report

In contrast to the 2019 match in Manchester, the weather is anticipated to remain clear throughout the day this Wednesday. With a maximum temperature of 37 degrees Celsius, Mumbai is expected to experience a hot afternoon coupled with significantly poor air quality. In recent weeks, air pollution has affected much of India, with Delhi ranking among the worst-hit cities in the country.

As the night approaches, the temperature is projected to drop to 31 degrees Celsius, indicating favourable conditions for a full match in Mumbai. However, provisions have been made for an unlikely rain delay. If persistent rain hampers the completion of the match on Wednesday, there is a contingency plan with a reserve day scheduled for Thursday.