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Gautam Gambhir praises Mohammed Shami's performance in World Cup 2023, suggesting his early inclusion in the playing XI. India secures a win over New Zealand.

Indian bowler Mohammed Shami celebrates a wicket vs New Zealand in the World Cup.

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'Need to have a lot of might to keep him out:' After Shami's masterclass, Gautam Gambhir issues challenge to India team management

India's revenge over New Zealand in the World Cup made the ending sweeter for Indian fans and excessive fog halting play in Dharamsala became a spectacle.

Fog halted play during India vs New Zealand match in Dharamsala.

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Fog halts play in Dharamsala and more: 7 unconventional reasons why India vs New Zealand match will be remembered  

When quizzed about Virat's brilliance under pressure, Rohit Sharma affirmed that there is 'nothing much to say' about Virat Kohli, who has been chasing down targets for years now.&nbsp;

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IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma reacts to Virat Kohli's match-winning knock in typical 'Hitman' style

India's fielding coach T Dilip took all the players outside the dressing room and onto the field and used a spider cam to place the 'Best Fielder' medal around Iyer's neck.

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IND vs NZ: Excited Indian players step on field late night after 'Best Fielder' medal arrives from the sky; watch video

When Ravindra Jadeja unleashed the match-winning boundary, a pumped-up Virat Kohli hugged and lifted his captain Rohit Sharma on the dressing room balcony

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Watch: After heated chat, pumped-up Virat Kohli hugs and lifts Rohit Sharma in dressing room balcony post India's win

The moment occurred on the 47th over of India's run chase when Trent Boult delivered a short ball and Kohli just dismissed it out of his presence.

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'What a shot. What a shot': Sunil Gavaskar stunned after Virat Kohli unleashes 'shot of the tournament'; watch video

Opposition bowlers and captains have found it extremely difficult to dismiss Virat Kohli in run chases, not just in this World Cup but throughout the maverick batter's career.

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How to dismiss Virat Kohli in a run chase? New Zealand captain Tom Latham gives insightful answer

Pakistan's fielding has been way below par in the ODI World Cup 2023 and the reason behind them conceding big totals against Sri Lanka and Australia.

Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi and Usama Mir (Getty Images)

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Afridi defends Usama for Warner's dropped catch ahead of Afghanistan game but says 'sometimes such crucial catches...'

Virat Kohli missed equalling Sachin Tendulkar's tally of 49 centuries as he got out to Matt Henry when he was batting on 95 in the run chase in Dharamsala.

Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli (Screengrab: Hotstar and Getty Images)

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Gautam Gambhir reacts to Virat Kohli's 95 in run chase against New Zealand, says 'a finisher is not only those who bat at...'

IND vs NZ, World Cup 2023: Team India's fielding was below par in the clash against New Zealand in Dharamsala as they put down a few easy chances.

Rohit Sharma in the post-match presentation (Screengrab: Hostar)

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Rohit Sharma not worried about India's fielding fiasco against New Zealand, says 'these things happen'

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The Kansas City Chiefs fans anticipate each time that global superstar Taylor Swift appears live to cheer for Travis Kelce. However, that hasn't been the case in the last two games Kelce has featured as Taylor Swift had to miss those matches due to security concerns. 

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India vs New Zealand Match Stats

Match 21, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

'Need to have a lot of might to keep him out:' After Shami's masterclass, Gautam Gambhir issues challenge to India team management

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Sun 22 October, 14:00:00 IST

India, who chose to field

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Nov 15

IND
397/4 (50.0 ov)

NZ
327 (48.5 ov)

India beat New Zealand by 70 runs

New Zealand in India, 3 T20I Series, 2023 On Feb 01

IND
234/4 (20.0 ov)

NZ
66 (12.1 ov)

India beat New Zealand by 168 runs

New Zealand in India, 3 T20I Series, 2023 On Jan 29

IND
101/4 (19.5 ov)

NZ
99/8 (20.0 ov)

India beat New Zealand by 6 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Michael Gough (ENG), Adrian Holdstock (SA) and Paul Wilson (AUS)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

'Need to have a lot of might to keep him out:' After Shami's masterclass, Gautam Gambhir issues challenge to India team management

Fog halts play in Dharamsala and more: 7 unconventional reasons why India vs New Zealand match will be remembered

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma reacts to Virat Kohli's match-winning knock in typical 'Hitman' style

IND vs NZ: Excited Indian players step on field late night after 'Best Fielder' medal arrives from the sky; watch video

Watch: After heated chat, pumped-up Virat Kohli hugs and lifts Rohit Sharma in dressing room balcony post India's win

'What a shot. What a shot': Sunil Gavaskar stunned after Virat Kohli unleashes 'shot of the tournament'; watch video

How to dismiss Virat Kohli in a run chase? New Zealand captain Tom Latham gives insightful answer

Afridi defends Usama for Warner's dropped catch ahead of Afghanistan game but says 'sometimes such crucial catches...'

Gautam Gambhir reacts to Virat Kohli's 95 in run chase against New Zealand, says 'a finisher is not only those who bat at...'

Rohit Sharma not worried about India's fielding fiasco against New Zealand, says 'these things happen'

India vs New Zealand Match Stats

Match 21, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

'Need to have a lot of might to keep him out:' After Shami's masterclass, Gautam Gambhir issues challenge to India team management

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Sun 22 October, 14:00:00 IST

India, who chose to field

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Nov 15

IND397/4 (50.0 ov)

NZ327 (48.5 ov)

India beat New Zealand by 70 runs

New Zealand in India, 3 T20I Series, 2023 On Feb 01

IND234/4 (20.0 ov)

NZ66 (12.1 ov)

India beat New Zealand by 168 runs

New Zealand in India, 3 T20I Series, 2023 On Jan 29

IND101/4 (19.5 ov)

NZ99/8 (20.0 ov)

India beat New Zealand by 6 wickets

Umpires

UmpireMichael Gough (ENG), Adrian Holdstock (SA) and Paul Wilson (AUS)

RefereeAndy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

'Need to have a lot of might to keep him out:' After Shami's masterclass, Gautam Gambhir issues challenge to India team management

Fog halts play in Dharamsala and more: 7 unconventional reasons why India vs New Zealand match will be remembered

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma reacts to Virat Kohli's match-winning knock in typical 'Hitman' style

IND vs NZ: Excited Indian players step on field late night after 'Best Fielder' medal arrives from the sky; watch video

Watch: After heated chat, pumped-up Virat Kohli hugs and lifts Rohit Sharma in dressing room balcony post India's win

'What a shot. What a shot': Sunil Gavaskar stunned after Virat Kohli unleashes 'shot of the tournament'; watch video

How to dismiss Virat Kohli in a run chase? New Zealand captain Tom Latham gives insightful answer

Afridi defends Usama for Warner's dropped catch ahead of Afghanistan game but says 'sometimes such crucial catches...'

Gautam Gambhir reacts to Virat Kohli's 95 in run chase against New Zealand, says 'a finisher is not only those who bat at...'

Rohit Sharma not worried about India's fielding fiasco against New Zealand, says 'these things happen'

IND
397/4 (50.0 ov)

NZ
327 (48.5 ov)

IND
234/4 (20.0 ov)

NZ
66 (12.1 ov)

IND
101/4 (19.5 ov)

NZ
99/8 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Michael Gough (ENG), Adrian Holdstock (SA) and Paul Wilson (AUS)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)