Mohammed Shami takes Indian Team to World Cup Final after 12 years,New Zealand losses by 70 runs.

India secured a convincing 70-run victory over New Zealand, earning a spot in the ICC World Cup final after a 12-year hiatus. In a remarkable performance, Mohammed Shami claimed seven wickets during the contest.

Under the leadership of Kane Williamson, the New Zealand team displayed commendable batting prowess, with Daryl Mitchell achieving his second consecutive hundred against India in the tournament.

Facing a challenging target of 398 runs, the visiting team faced early setbacks as Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra were dismissed early in the innings, courtesy of two wicket-taking deliveries from Mohammed Shami.

Despite the initial setbacks, Kane Williamson (69) and Mitchell (134) launched a spirited attack on the Indian bowlers. Shami, making a significant impact, was reintroduced into the bowling attack and secured three more crucial wickets by dismissing Williamson, Tom Latham, and Mitchell, ultimately propelling India into the final.

In the first innings, Virat Kohli (117 runs) and Shreyas Iyer (105) played stellar roles in steering India to an impressive total of 397/4. Their contributions set the stage for India’s dominance in the match and secured their place in the highly anticipated ICC World Cup final.