“They are actually serious contenders to reach the semi-finals”: Aakash Chopra on New Zealand in World Cup.

Aakash Chopra, the renowned cricket analyst, has expressed his belief that New Zealand is well on its way to securing a spot in the World Cup 2023 semifinals. This conviction comes following their remarkable victory over Bangladesh in Chennai on Friday, October 13. The New Zealand team efficiently limited Bangladesh to a score of 245/9, a feat accomplished after choosing to set a target on a pitch that favored batsmen.

Subsequently, the 2019 World Cup finalists effortlessly achieved this target with eight wickets in hand and 43 deliveries to spare, securing their third consecutive win and ascending to the top of the points table.

In his comprehensive analysis of the game, shared via a video on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra emphasized that the Black Caps are making unwavering progress toward a spot in the World Cup 2023 semifinals.

Chopra said “New Zealand have won three out of three games. New Zealand are galloping towards the semi-final, that they will reach their first. They have a wish like that. We will see if they reach before us.”

Chopra noted that practically every New Zealand batter, including the returning Kane Williamson, delivered impressive performances with the bat. This unity and effectiveness within the team’s batting lineup have undoubtedly contributed to their recent string of successes in the tournament.

“Kane Williamson is back and he scored runs as soon as he came. Daryl Mitchell also scored runs and before that Devon Conway was also playing well. Rachin Ravindra did get out but it didn’t make any difference. New Zealand won an extremely one-sided match.”

“They wear black clothes but they are not the dark horse. They are actually serious contenders to reach the semi-finals and they will reach there as well. They are looking like a very good team. They will reach there easily.”