New Zealand in World Cup final despite thrilling Jadeja-Dhoni counter-attack
Matt Henry and Trent Boult reduced India to 5 for 3 in their chase of 240, but they fought back remarkably only to fall narrowly short
09/07Result
1st Semi-final, ICC Cricket World Cup at Manchester, Jul 9-10 2019
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![India]( "India")
221 (49.3/50 ov)
Player of the Match
09/07Result
1st Semi-final, ICC Cricket World Cup at Manchester, Jul 9-10 2019
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
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![India]( "India")
221 (49.3/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Not another Dhoni special
The stars were aligned for a masterful last-over chase, but India's supreme finisher fell just short
Javed Miandad and MS Dhoni: a tale of two ageing lions
Watching the 1996 India-Pakistan World Cup semi-final brought home the similarities between the two master ODI chasers
Wham, bam, thank you, Matt
Or how India were knocked out of the World Cup
Dhoni should have come in to bat earlier - Gavaskar
The former India captain said there had been a lot of "baffling" decisions by the team management, including how Rayudu and Rahane had been handled.
Guptill mutes Dhoni's World Cup swansong
An India fan was forced to change plans last-minute to make the semi-final at Old Trafford, where a thrilling two-day match took place
'Knew we deserved to be here, wanted to prove it' - Ross Taylor
The match spilling into a second day made the New Zealander lose sleep, but he remained confident about the total they got given the conditions on offer
India's strongest suit turns weakest link in Madchester drama
All tournament long, India's top three had piled up the runs; yet, just as in the 2015 World Cup, they collectively failed at the first knockout hurdle
When Boult made hay in Old Trafford's gloom
When the ball didn't swing, he leapt like superman to pluck catches, when it did, he prised out the world's best
'Let's go one better than 2015' - Elliott
Elation and disappointment: the reactions to New Zealand's 18-run win over India in the World Cup semi-final at Old Trafford
Williamson all praise for 'world class' Santner
New Zealand captain says key to their victory was in identifying 240-250, and not 300, as a competitive total
'Forty-five minutes of bad cricket' knocked us out - Kohli
The India captain said the 'skill level' of New Zealand's bowlers 'made life very difficult for the batsmen'
Do India choke in high-profile ODIs? Here's what the numbers say
There is no evidence in the record of "pressure" having an effect on the outcome of a game
Virat Kohli 'heartbroken' after batting failure wrecks India's World Cup campaign
India captain defends middle-order after spirited comeback, but there's no way back following aggressive New Zealand attack
The first four overs, and a semi-final we didn't think we'd have
New Zealand got to 2 for 1 after four overs, while India had 5 for 3; it wasn't the prediction at all
India v New Zealand semi-final pushed to reserve day - who stands to benefit?
Varun Shetty checks with Sambit Bal and Andrew Fidel Fernando on the game situation, and which way it's likely to go, weather permitting
Kane Williamson's is the hand that steadies New Zealand's ship
On paper he's in at No. 3, but he often pretty much ends up opening - and sticks around for ages, come juicy pitches or skilled bowling
Live Report - India v New Zealand
ESPNcricinfo's live updates and analysis on the India v New Zealand semi-final
'We have same opportunity as anyone else' - Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson said it will be a fresh start for everyone when the semi-final round begins
Can Taylor, Guptill and Latham put behind their modest World Cup so far?
None of the three batsmen have scored even 60% of the runs they would generally do, leaving Williamson to shoulder most of the responsibility
Virat Kohli embraces playing second fiddle in a World Cup of learnings
It's been a new role in the middle overs, says Indian captain, and a challenge that he has enjoyed
India's bowling plan - Bhuvneshwar or Shami? Kuldeep or Chahal?
India appear to have settled on the five-bowler plan, but will that be too big a risk?
Tactics Board: Where the India v New Zealand semi-final could be won and lost
Rohit Sharma v Trent Boult, the Indian spin options and New Zealand's express pace - what will be the game-changer?
Bit by bit, piece by piece, Ravindra Jadeja almost keeps India's dream alive
As long as he was there, giving India's faltering chase direction, the allrounder put the New Zealanders on the back foot
Preview
Uphill task for New Zealand to take down favourites India
India ponder their bowling combination, while New Zealand look to end their three-match losing streak as the teams face off in the first semi-final
