Mitchell ton not enough as flawless India reach final
Shami celebrates after taking the wicket of Mitchell during the World Cup first semi-final match between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 15, 2023. Photo: AFP
In Sunday's final, India will face either Australia or South Africa who play their semi-final on Thursday.
Virat Kohli scored a record-breaking 50th one-day international hundred and Mohammed Shami took seven wickets as India beat New Zealand by 70 runs to reach the Cricket World Cup final on Wednesday.
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Kohli made 117 to surpass the ODI century record he had shared with India great Sachin Tendulkar, and Shreyas Iyer clubbed a rapid 105 in a commanding total of 397-4.
New Zealand were then dismissed for 327 despite Daryl Mitchell's 134 with paceman Shami taking a sensational career-best 7-57.
In Sunday's final, India will face either Australia or South Africa who play their semi-final on Thursday.