India vs New Zealand matches in ICC World Cups have always been exciting, and Mohammed Shami has played a key role in their encounters. Here are some major highlights of India vs New Zealand in recent ICC World Cups, with a special focus on Shami's performances:
data-end="329" data-start="275">India vs New Zealand – ICC Cricket World Cups
2019 ICC World Cup – Semi-Final (Manchester, England)
- Match Date: July 9-10, 2019 (Rain forced the match to extend into the reserve day)
- Result: New Zealand won by 18 runs
- NZ Score: 239/8 (50 overs)
- India Score: 221 all out (49.3 overs)
- Mohammed Shami's Performance:
- Overs: 9
- Wickets: 1
- Runs Conceded: 47
- Key Wicket: Martin Guptill (1)
Shami played a supporting role in this match, but India struggled to chase 240. MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja led a late fightback, but India fell short, leading to a heartbreaking exit.
2023 ICC World Cup – Group Stage (Dharamsala, India)
- Match Date: October 22, 2023
- Result: India won by 4 wickets
- NZ Score: 273 all out (50 overs)
- India Score: 274/6 (48 overs)
- Mohammed Shami's Performance:
- Overs: 10
- Wickets: 5
- Runs Conceded: 54
- Best Figures: 5/54
Shami was playing his first match of the tournament and made an instant impact, taking a brilliant five-wicket haul to restrict New Zealand. Virat Kohli (95) guided India to victory in the chase.
2023 ICC World Cup – Semi-Final (Wankhede, Mumbai)
- Match Date: November 15, 2023
- Result: India won by 70 runs
- India Score: 397/4 (50 overs) (Virat Kohli 117, Shreyas Iyer 105, Rohit Sharma 47, Shubman Gill 80)
- NZ Score: 327 all out (48.5 overs)
- Mohammed Shami's Performance:
- Overs: 9.5
- Wickets: 7
- Runs Conceded: 57
- Best Figures: 7/57 (Best-ever bowling by an Indian in a World Cup match!)
- Key Wickets: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, and others
Shami delivered an unforgettable spell, single-handedly dismantling the Kiwi batting lineup. His 7-wicket haul was the highlight of the match, ensuring India reached the final.
Shami’s Impact vs New Zealand in World Cups
- 2019 Semi-Final: 1/47
- 2023 Group Stage: 5/54
- 2023 Semi-Final: 7/57 (Record-breaking performance!)
Total wickets in WC matches vs NZ: 13 wickets in 3 games
Shami has consistently troubled New Zealand and was the game-changer in the 2023 World Cup. His 7-wicket haul in the semi-final was one of the best performances in World Cup history.
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