India Vs New Zealand 1st Semi Final - ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 - summary

That is it from Semi Finals 1! It is New Zealand who head into the finals. Who will they be facing? It is either going to be England or Australia. The two battle it out on the 11th of July and the game starts at 1030 local (0930 GMT). Till then, take care and goodbye!

New Zealand skipper, Kane Williamson, says it is a different feeling than the last semi finals they played. Further adds the guys have shown a lot of heart in this tournament and credits them for the fight they have shown. Tells they had to assess the conditions and the ball spun and they thought 250 would be a good score. Williamson informs they did not look to go too hard as that could have meant they ended up with 200-210. Informs the talk was regarding the conditions as to whether there was rain or not. Tells India are a world class side and can win matches from any position but he says the bowlers and fielders kept their nerves. Further adds, some of the games were tough as the conditions were tricky too. Also says they had to consider other things as well as otherwise the guys could have been disheartened. Tells in this tournament anything can happen. Williamson hopes that the fans back them in the finals too.

Indian skipper, Virat Kohli, says they were good in the first half with the ball. Says they thought they restricted New Zealand to a chasable total. Mentions they came today with confidence and felt they had momentum. Credits New Zealand bowlers for the way they bowled. States it was a skillful game and it was on display. Credits Jadeja for his knock and says it showed how good Jadeja is in all aspects of the game. Tells they were down and out but Jadeja kept them in hunt with his partnership with Dhoni. Reckons New Zealand won the crunch movements in this game. Further adds the only thing he could think about what went wrong was the shot selection. Ends by thanking the fans for their support.

MAN OF THE MATCH, Matt Henry, says they talked that they just needed to do their best. Tells they started off well with the ball and kept building pressure. Says they kept asking questions and kept building pressure. Henry says that pressure converted into wickets. Says they are a confident side and they knew India had world class finishers and they had to continue to build pressure and take wickets. On asking how it feels to be part of 2nd World Cup finals, Henry says he is looking forward to the finals at Lord's after being part of the team in the 2015 World Cup. Ends by crediting the crowd for their support.

Earlier in the day, New Zealand entered the second day of this one day (Reserve day as the rain played spoil sport on the 9th) 211 for 5 with a little less than 4 overs to go. They could not add too much but they managed to crawl their way to 240 which in the end proved to be enough.

A special mention for the way New Zealand fielded too! They stopped quite a few runs with their ground fielding. Yes, Neesham did drop one but he took an absolute blinder to get rid of Karthik and who can forget run out? That was probably the moment when all the hearts of the Indian fans was broken. Their performance in the field today is an indication of how important Fielding is!

The New Zealand bowling was just outstanding. Kane Williamson could not have asked more from his bowlers. A huge occasion, not a very big target to defend and they have stepped up to the occasion. They needed their opening bowlers to deliver and Boult and Henry did just that. They had India 4 down in Powerplay 1. The bowlers who bowled later also did a fine job. Especially Santner. He got rid of the two dynamic youngsters, Pandya and Pant and was extremely economical. Even in the death, when New Zealand were under pressure, their bowlers kept their nerve and ensured they book their place in the final.

What a defense this was! Especially against this strong Indian batting line-up. How many of you'll thought 240 would not be chased by the Indians? Yes, it was going to be tough for them but I never thought they would end up on the losing side. Their top order just failed to get the off to a start. The three who have been scoring so freely, Rohit, Rahul and Kohli failed to trouble the scorers a lot. Karthik then, took his own time to get in but fell to an outstanding catch. Pant and Pandya both crumbled under pressure, they got off to a start but then threw it away. India seemed down and out and 92 for 6 but then walked in Sir Jadeja. He looked positive right from the outset. He added a massive 116-run stand with Dhoni in which Jadeja was the aggressor and Dhoni was the one looking for the singles. The two revived Indian hopes but once the Ravindra fell, Dhoni too followed and then it was an impossible task for the lower-order.

NEW ZEALAND ARE THE FINALISTS! For the second successive ODI World Cup, it will be Kiwis who will fight for the title. Against all the odds they have out-muscled and out powered one of the favorites, India and have rightfully sealed their place in the finals. All smiles in their camp and on the faces of their players. India on the other hand, can't believe what just happened, nor can their fans. A few of them are in tears too. That is cricket though, there is one side which wins and there is one that loses. New Zealand were surely the better of the two sides.

Jimmy Neesham to Yuzvendra Chahal, out, OUT! There is a big edge and that is it, NEW ZEALAND ARE INTO THE FINALS! They win by 18 runs! Neesham gets the last man. Another slower one around off, Chahal goes for the heave across the line but the ball goes off the top edge towards the keeper who takes it by diving forward. An appeal and the umpire raises the finger. Chahal reviews and Ultra Edge shows that there is a spike.

Is that the end of the game? The umpire has given Chahal out caught behind but he has reviewed. There seems to bat though.

Jimmy Neesham to Yuzvendra Chahal, no run, Edged but short! More importantly a dot. Even 4 boundaries won't do it. 4 biggies needed. Slower one outside off, Chahal swings but gets an outside edge which falls short of the keeper.

Jimmy Neesham to Yuzvendra Chahal, FOUR, FOUR! Perfect start for India! Poor ball this with fine leg up. On the pads, Chahal flicks it to the fine leg fence. 5 more, India will be hoping for from Chahal.

Also, Jimmy Neesham to bowl the last over.

Jasprit Bumrah is the last man in.

Lockie Ferguson to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, out, OUT! Bowled! Brilliant from Lockie. He steams in and bowls a slower one at 121 kph. Bhuvneshwar is completely taken by surprise. He looks to defend but misses and the ball goes onto hit the off pole. What an over this has been! Yes the first ball went for a six, but that run out and this bowled has sealed the game for New Zealand. 23 needed off the last over.

Lockie Ferguson to Yuzvendra Chahal, 1 run, Full on middle, Chahal flicks it to the right of mid-wicket. Chahal runs the first hard but he has to be happy with that because the fielder gets to the ball in a flash.

Lockie Ferguson to Yuzvendra Chahal, no run, Full on off, Chahal cannot di much but just defend it to cover.

Yuzvendra Chahal walks out to bat now. Can he do something magical with the bat?

Lockie Ferguson to MS Dhoni, out, 1 run, OUT! Dhoni is short! Out flashes on the big screen and New Zealand have probably ensured their place in the final. That sensational through has just broken so many Indian hearts. A direct hit is the only thing that could have got Dhoni there. Jadeja did it earlier in the day for India. Now Guptill returns the favor. This is a short delivery around middle, Dhoni goes for the pull but the ball skids on and Dhoni ends up mistiming it towards square leg. They take one, they had to go for a second. They do so. The bowler is seen running after the ball so there is no one at the stumps at either end. Colin though gets to the stumps at the striker's end. Guptill picks the ball up and fires it at the stumps at the striker's end. De Grandhomme does really well to not put his hand in the middle and it hits bull's eye. The Kiwi players are appealing and the umpire takes it upstairs. Replays show that Dhoni is just short. New Zealand players are elated. Guptill is over the moon. Brilliant!

Is that the game for New Zealand? A direct hit from the deep and New Zealand feel Dhoni is short. The umpire has taken it upstairs.

Lockie Ferguson to MS Dhoni, no run, A dot to follow! Slower one and fuller in length, Dhoni pushes it back to the bowler.

Lockie Ferguson to MS Dhoni, SIX, SIX! That is brute power! The crowd is going bonkers. Outrageous. Ideal start to the over. This is short and it is a slower one outside off. Dhoni has to generate all the power. He waits for it and then slaps it over the cover fence for a biggie. 25 in 11.

Lockie Ferguson is back on!

Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Short ball on off, Dhoni pulls it right of deep mid-wicket. There was two on offer but Dhoni takes just one and one can understand why. Excellent over from Boult. 6 runs and more importantly the big wicket of Jadeja.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the new man in. His job will probably be to give Dhoni the strike but the question is, will Dhoni give him the strike?

Trent Boult to Ravindra Jadeja, out, OUT! Caught! Boult breaking Indian hearts here. This has been a world class over from Boult. He had gone for just 5 runs in this over. Jadeja had to go for it. Fuller on off, Jadeja swings his bat at it but he gets a top edge on that one. The ball goes high and to the right of mid off. Williamson moves to that side and keeps his eyes on the ball. In this pressure movement, the Kiwi skipper does well and holds onto the catch. End of a brave, courageous innings from Jadeja. His innings has seen India resurrect in this chase.

Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, 1 run, On the pads, Dhoni turns it behind square on the leg side and gets a single.

Trent Boult to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Brilliant this. Boult bowls a yorker on middle, Jadeja does well to squeeze it towards long on. Jadeja wanted two but Dhoni says no.

Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Slower and full on off, Dhoni strokes it towards cover and takes a single.

Boult pulls out of his runup. Maybe he missed his runup there.

Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, 2 runs, Fielding! Brilliant this from Santner. Slower ball on a length, Dhoni pulls it hard through mid-wicket. Santner runs to his right and saves a certain boundary with a dive. Saves two runs for his side.

Matt Henry to MS Dhoni, 1 run, A single to end a top class over from Henry. just the 5 singles from it. On a length and around off, Dhoni guides it to point for one. 37 needed in 18.

Matt Henry to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Another single! Shorter in length and outside off, Jadeja guides it towards short third man for one.

Matt Henry to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Another single! Dhoni still has decided not to go after the bowlers. This is angled into the batter. Dhoni works it through square leg for one.

Matt Henry to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Just the one! Singles won't harm New Zealand. 200 up for India. Shorter and outside off, Jadeja mistimes his cut to point.

Matt Henry to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, A dot! Slightly shorter and outside off, Jadeja slashes at it but misses.

Matt Henry to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Back of a length around off, Dhoni guides it to point and gives the strike to Jadeja.

Matt Henry is back on! He has bowled really well here but the pressure will be on him. Can he finish well?

Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, 1 run, A single to end! Shorter and on middle, Dhoni pulls it behind square on the leg side for one. 10 runs from this over too. 42 needed in 4.

Trent Boult to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Slower short ball on off, Jadeja pulls it through square leg and takes one.

Trent Boult to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR, EDGY FOUR! Fortunate boundary but India won't care how they come as long as they come. This is a slower one around off, Jadeja looks to play it on the leg side but it goes off the outside edge and down to the third man fence.

Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Good length and around off, Dhoni pushes it towards cover and takes one. The 100-run stand up. Magical stand to be honest, India were down and out when Jadeja came out to bat but this stand has brought them right back into the game. They need to complete the job though.

Trent Boult to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, A brilliant yorker on middle, Jadeja works it through mid-wicket and takes one.

Trent Boult to Ravindra Jadeja, 2 runs, Another couple! Shorter in length and on middle, Jadeja pulls it wide of long on and takes two.

Trent Boult is on now. Can he pull this game back in New Zealand's favour?

Lockie Ferguson to MS Dhoni, no run, A dot to end but still 10 in the over! A leave at this stage, just shows how calm Dhoni is at the moment. Outside off, Dhoni lets it go. 52 needed in 30.

Lockie Ferguson to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, A single now! A low full toss on middle, this is worked through square leg for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Ravindra Jadeja, SIX, SIX! All the way! Probably the shot of the match. That strike was extremely clean. He even held the pose there. Slower one and fuller on off, Jadeja lofts it nonchalantly over the mid off fielder and it goes all the way.

Lockie Ferguson to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Just the one this time! Back of a length on off, Dhoni pushes it towards cover.

Lockie Ferguson to MS Dhoni, 2 runs, Two now! Fuller and outside off, Dhoni hits it through cover and wide of the sweeper for two.

Lockie Ferguson to MS Dhoni, no run, A yorker on middle, not many batsman could hit that out of the ground. Even Dhoni could only jam it out to covers.

Jimmy Neesham to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Good fielding! Shorter and outside off, Dhoni looks to guide it past point but Taylor moves swiftly to his right and stops it with a slide. Just the single. Another good over for New Zealand. 62 needed in the last 6.

Jimmy Neesham to MS Dhoni, wide, 1 run, WIDE! The slower one went wrong there. This is outside the tramline on the off side and the umpire has wided it.

Jimmy Neesham to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Shorter and on middle, Jadeja pulls it through square leg for one.

Jimmy Neesham to Ravindra Jadeja, 2 runs, In the air... but short! Luck is favoring India at the moment. You just get a feeling it is Jadeja's day. This is fuller and outside off, Jadeja looks to go over the long on fence but it goes off the toe-end towards the fielder there. Henry runs in and dives forward but fails to get to it. The ball hits his body and goes behind him but the fielder recovers and keeps it down to two.

Jimmy Neesham to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, Another dot! Shorter and outside off, Jadeja guides it to short third man.

Jimmy Neesham to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, Just short! Heart in the mouth moment for Jadeja. This is shorter and it is slower in pace. Jadeja looks to pull but gets a top edge. It goes uppishly but well short of Taylor at short fine leg. He did dive forward but could not reach it. A dot. Not sure why Dhoni did not run there.

Jimmy Neesham to Ravindra Jadeja, 2 runs, Easy two! Fuller and on the pads, this is worked towards wide long on and the batters take two.

Lockie Ferguson to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Yes, he can! Just the single on the last ball. This is fuller and around off, Jadeja pushes it towards cover for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, A good short one, it is well-directed. Jadeja works it to the left of the bowler. Another dot. This is a good over till now, needs to end it well.

Lockie Ferguson to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Outside off again, Dhoni slashes at it and it goes down to third man for one.

Lockie Ferguson to MS Dhoni, no run, Outside off but inside the tramline. Dhoni lets it be.

Lockie Ferguson to MS Dhoni, no run, Back of a length on off, Dhoni pushes it to covers.

Lockie Ferguson to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Shorter and around off, Jadeja guides it down to third man for one.

Lockie Ferguson is back!

Jimmy Neesham to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Outside off on a length, Jadeja milks it down to point and keeps the strike. 72 needed off the last 8 overs.

Jimmy Neesham to Ravindra Jadeja, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Pressure on Neesham. He bowls this full down the leg side, Jadeja looks to flick but misses. Wide signalled.

Jimmy Neesham to Ravindra Jadeja, 2 runs, FIFTY FOR JADEJA! He is ecstatic, there have been some criticism on his way but he has stood tall and is taking India home single handedly. He gets to his 11th and most important ODI fifty with a flick wide of mid-wicket and gets a couple. He does his trademark celebration, brandishing his bat like a sword.

Jimmy Neesham to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR, FOUR! Jadeja is hitting the ball with his bat as if he is hitting it with a sword. Back of a length ball on off, Jadeja pulls it through mid-wicket. Taylor at short mid-wicket misfields. the ball goes past him for a boundary.

Jimmy Neesham to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Good length ball on off, Dhoni tucks it towards square leg and gets a single.

Jimmy Neesham to MS Dhoni, no run, Very well bowled. Off cuteer outside off, Dhoni swings his bat at it but misses.

Jimmy Neesham to MS Dhoni, no run, Starts his new spell with a slower ball on top of middle and off, Dhoni taps it back to the bowler.

Jimmy Neesham is back.

Mitchell Santner to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, Short of the fielder! This is on middle and it turns back in. Jadeja looks to flick but it goes uppishly but well short of mid-wicket. Expensive end to Santner's spell. 9 from his 10th. An excellent bowling display by him today. His figures are 10-2-34-2.

Mitchell Santner to Ravindra Jadeja, SIX, SIX! He has picked the bones out of that one! Jadeja showing his class with the bat. He comes down the track and once again gets to the pitch of the ball. Lofts it with the turn over the mid-wicket fence.

Mitchell Santner to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, On middle, Jadeja works it to mid-wicket.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Good bowling! This starts from outside off and drifts back in. Dhoni goes back and looks to work it on the leg side but gets an inside edge which goes close past the leg stump and down towards fine leg for one.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, 2 runs, Good running again! Dhoni comes down the track but Santner bowls it short. Dhoni works it with soft hands towards square leg and the batters take two.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, no run, Flatter and on middle, this is pushed back to the bowler.

Powerplay 3 signalled! Now 5 fielders can be placed outside the 30-yard circle till the end of this game. Final phase of the game. India need 90 to win off the last 10 overs. New Zealand need to break this stand.

Lockie Ferguson to Ravindra Jadeja, 2 runs, Two to end another excellent over for India. Also, the 150 is up for them. This is shorter and on the body, this is flicked through mid-wicket for two. 90 needed in the last 10.

Lockie Ferguson to Ravindra Jadeja, wide, 1 run, Way too down the leg side, Jadeja looks to flick but misses. Wided. Maybe New Zealand are now feeling the pressure.

Lockie Ferguson to MS Dhoni, 1 run, On the pads, this is worked through square leg for one. So the idea is clear, Jadeja will be going after the bowlers and Dhoni will nudge it around for now.

Lockie Ferguson to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, A single now! Ferguson goes for a yorker but ends up bowling a full toss. Jadeja works it through mid-wicket for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, Fuller and on middle, Jadeja hits it hard but straight to mid on. So two dots after the boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, A slower short ball this time, Jadeja mistimes it to mid-wicket.

Lockie Ferguson to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR, FOUR! Just out of the reach! Ideal start to the over for India. Short and on the body, Jadeja looks to pull but it goes off the gloves and past the diving Latham for a boundary. Also, the 50-run stand is up. The two are keeping the hopes of India alive. Still a long way to go though.

Lockie Ferguson is back! 6-0-13-0, his figures so far.

Mitchell Santner to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Runs needed now below 100! This is on the pads, Jadeja sweeps it towards backward square leg and takes one. An excellent over for India, 10 from it.

Mitchell Santner to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, Jadeja looks to make room again but Santner fires it on middle, RJ works it to mid-wicket.

Mitchell Santner to Ravindra Jadeja, SIX, SIX! That is out of here! Jadeja is playing a real gem here. He steps out early and gets to the pitch of it. He smashes it over the long on fence. Runs needed now exactly 100.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Darts it on the pads, Dhoni works it through square leg for one.

Mitchell Santner to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, On middle, Jadeja works it through square leg for one.

Mitchell Santner to Ravindra Jadeja, wide, 1 run, Down the leg side, Jadeja looks to help it on its way but misses. Wided.

Mitchell Santner to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, Flatter and on the pads, this is worked to backward square leg.

Matt Henry to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, A single to to end the over! So just 5 from it despite it going for a boundary. Shorter and outside off, Jadeja slaps it through covers for one.

Matt Henry to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, Another dot! Shorter and outside off, this is a seam-up ball. Jadeja looks to cut but misses.

Matt Henry to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, One more dot! Slower short ball outside off, Jadeja is early in the pull shot and he misses it.

Matt Henry to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, Good length and around off, Jadeja pushes it to covers.

Matt Henry to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR, FOUR! One bounce and over the rope! The crowd has found its voice back again. Slightly shorter and on middle, Jadeja picks the length early and pulls it over the mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.

Matt Henry to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, Shorter in length and outside off, Jadeja guides it to point.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, no run, Play and a miss. Flighted outside off, Dhoni looks to drive but misses.

Mitchell Santner to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Floated on middle and leg, Jadeja flicks it to the on side and gets to the other end.

Mitchell Santner to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, On the pads again, Jadeja turns it to short fine leg.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Tossed up around off, Dhoni comes down the track and glances it to square leg for one.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, no run, Flatter on middle and off, Dhoni defends it off the front foot.

Mitchell Santner to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, On the pads, Jadeja turns it to square leg and gets a single.

Matt Henry to MS Dhoni, no run, Was that an edge? No. Off the thigh pad. This is around off and it comes back in. Dhoni looks to work it on the leg side but it goes off the pads to the keeper who takes it with a dive. An appeal but the umpire shakes his head.

Henry pulls out at the very end. He may have missed his run-up.

Matt Henry to MS Dhoni, no run, Back of a length on off, Dhoni pushes it to covers.

Matt Henry to MS Dhoni, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Too short and it has been wided.

Matt Henry to MS Dhoni, no run, Cut him into half! This lands around off and then jags back in. Dhoni plays outside the line and the ball goes between bat and pad.

Matt Henry to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, On the shorter side and outside off, Jadeja pulls it through square leg for one.

Matt Henry to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Shorter and outside off, Dhoni pushes it through covers for one.

Matt Henry to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Shorter in length and on middle, Jadeja works it through mid-wicket for one.

Matt Henry is back on.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, no run, Tossed up on off, Dhoni defends it off the front foot. 5 runs off this one.

Mitchell Santner to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, On the pads, Jadeja flicks it towards deep mid-wicket and gets a single.

Mitchell Santner to Ravindra Jadeja, 2 runs, Brilliant running this. On the pads, Jadeja turns it behind square on the leg side. He runs the first one hard and this time Dhoni says yes for the two and they get it.

Mitchell Santner to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, Floated on middle and leg, Jadeja defends it off the front foot.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Shorter around off, Dhoni punches it to sweeper cover and gets one.

Mitchell Santner to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Had Santner collected it, that would have been close. Floated on the pads, Jadeja flicks it to mid-wicket and looks for two. The fielder though gets to the ball quickly. Dhoni sees it and sends Jaddu back. The throw is a good one at the bowler's end but Santner fails to collect it.

Mitchell Santner is back! H was brilliant in his first spell. Can he do the same again?

Trent Boult to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Short ball around the body, Jadeja pulls it to deep square leg and keeps the strike. 126 needed off 96 balls.

Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Outside off on a length, Dhoni punches it to sweeper cover and gets a run.

Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, no run, Follows it up with a clam, sensible front foot defense.

Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, FOUR, FOUR! Very well played. Low full toss on off, Dhoni does not go hard after it but times it well through mid off. The fielder from mid off gives it a chase but it's in vain. First boundary of the game for MS.

Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, no run, Boult is a lucky man. He serves a full toss outside off, Dhoni hits it hard but the man at short cover dives to his right and saves runs.

Trent Boult to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Good length ball around off now, Jadeja runs it down to third man and gets to the other end.

Trent Boult to Ravindra Jadeja, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Very full but down the leg side. Jadeja looks to flick but misses. Wide signalled.

Jimmy Neesham to MS Dhoni, 2 runs, Overthrow! Shorter and on the body, this is worked down to fine leg. Dhoni takes the first run hard and wants a second but slips as he turns for it. The fielder there scores a direct hit at the striker's end and the ball deflects away from the keeper. Another run is taken. 9 from the over, an excellent one for India.

Jimmy Neesham to MS Dhoni, no run, Good length and on off, this is pushed to covers.

Jimmy Neesham to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Shorter and outside off, this is played late down to third man for one.

Jimmy Neesham to Ravindra Jadeja, SIX, SIX! First six of the game and it comes off the bat of Jadeja. Some shot this. He steps down the track and lofts it over the long on fence with ease. 100 up for India. Also, are these signs that Jadeja has now stepped on the gas?

Jimmy Neesham to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, Good length and on off, this is pushed to covers.

Jimmy Neesham to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, On middle, the batter hits it to mid on.

Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, no run, Slower and shorter in length outside off, Dhoni looks to pull but is early in the shot. It goes off the bottom on the off side.

Trent Boult to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, On the shorter side and on the body, Jadeja pulls it through square leg for one.

Trent Boult to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, On off, Jadeja pushes it to covers.

Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Another one outside off, Dhoni pushes it through covers for one.

Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, no run, Outside off, this is pushed to covers.

Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, wide, 1 run, Outside off, the batter leaves it alone. Wided!

Trent Boult to MS Dhoni, no run, Shorter and outside off, Dhoni looks to pull but misses.

Trent Boult is back! Williamson knows he just needs one more here to push it further back from India's grasp so he has given the ball to his strike bowler.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Slower in the air but short Dhoni flat bats it to long on for one.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, no run, Flighted on off, Dhoni pushes it to cover.

Mitchell Santner to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, On the pads, Jadeja flicks it to the on side and gets off the mark.

DRINKS! India are in dire straits at the moment! The set Pandya is out and now it is all on Dhoni. Yes, there is Ravindra Jadeja but one believes it has to be MS if India are to cross the line. New Zealand on the other hand, know it is their game to lose now. They are probably a wicket away. More of the same is what Williamson will be hoping for from his side. Also, Ravindra Jadeja is the new man in.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, out, OUT! Caught! Santner has got rid of the dangerous, dangerous Hardik Pandya. Hardik was playing the spinner unlike his usual self. He is known to be a spin tormentor but here he was playing the waiting game against Santner. He defended the first two deliveries of this over too. Santner flights this one and tempts Pandya to go for it. Hardik goes for the big slog sweep, he does not get any timing on it and ends up top edging it. The ball goes behind short mid-wicket. Kane Williamson does really well moving backwards. He keeps his eyes on the ball and the skipper takes a brilliant catch. This catch is not as flashy as the one Neesham took of Karthik but trust me, this is one of the toughest catches to take. 148 needed off 117 now. With the run rate climbing up and up this wicket might just be the final nail in the coffin in this chase.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, no run, Floated on off, Pandya defends it towards cover and calls a loud no to his partner.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, no run, Flatter on off, Pandya defends it towards point.

Jimmy Neesham to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, Pandya had to get bat to that! A slower one on middle, Pandya shuffles across and flicks it through square leg for one. 7 from the over, a good one for India.

Jimmy Neesham to MS Dhoni, 3 runs, Three now! This is on a length and outside off, Dhoni pushes it past cover. The fielder in the deep runs to his right and pushes it back in with a slide. Saves a run for his side.

Jimmy Neesham to MS Dhoni, 2 runs, Good shot but only for two! A good length ball around off, Dhoni hits it past covers and bags two.

Jimmy Neesham to MS Dhoni, no run, On the stumps, Dhoni works it to mid-wicket.

Jimmy Neesham to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, Shorter in length and outside off, Pandya slaps it through covers for one.

Jimmy Neesham to Hardik Pandya, no run, On the fuller side around off, Pandya hits it to mid off.

Jimmy Neesham is back!

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, no run, Flatter and on middle, Dhoni defends it out. Another top class over from Santner. He is just choking the Indian batters for runs. His economy rate is 1 per over.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, no run, On the off pole, Dhoni once again hits it back to the bowler.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, no run, Slower through the air on middle, Dhoni pushes it back to the bowler.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, 2 runs, Slightly shorter and outside off, Dhoni cuts it through point for two.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, no run, One more dot as this delivery is pushed to covers.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, no run, Flatter and on off, Dhoni pushes it to point.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, no run, Back of a length and on off, this is defended. Run rate needed now is above 7. 157 needed in 132.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, no run, A good bouncer! Right on the body of HP. He ducks under it in time.

Lockie Ferguson to MS Dhoni, 1 run, A good short one on middle, Dhoni pulls it, there is a short backward square leg. He gets him past him and down to fine leg for one.

Lockie Ferguson to MS Dhoni, no run, Outside off and Dhoni shoulders arms to it. Three dots.

Lockie Ferguson to MS Dhoni, no run, Another back of a length delivery, Dhoni defends it out.

Lockie Ferguson to MS Dhoni, no run, On the stumps, Dhoni pushes it to mid off.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, 1 run, A single to end! Just the two from the over. Dhoni works it towards square leg and keeps strike. Santner's figures are 4-2-3-1 so far.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, no run, On the fuller side on off, Dhoni pushes it back to the bowler.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, no run, On off and this is fired in, Dhoni pushes it to covers.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, no run, On the stumps, Dhoni keeps it out.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, HP works it with the angle through square leg for one.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, no run, Flatter and on middle, Pandya prods forward and keeps it out. Runs just not coming at the moment and that will only keep building the pressure.

Lockie Ferguson to MS Dhoni, no run, On top of off, Dhoni defends it to cover.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, On off and on a length, Pandya turns it to square leg and gets to the other end. Pandya wanted the second but Dhoni straighaway refused.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, no run, Full around off, Pandya strokes it to the on side but finds the man at short mid-wicket.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, no run, Nice, solid front foot defense from Hardik to this fuller ball on off.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, no run, Good length ball around off, Hardik taps it towards backward point.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, 2 runs, Fuller on off, Pandya flicks it wide of mid-wicket and gets a couple

Lockie Ferguson is back!

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, First run of Santner! This is flatter and on middle, Pandya works it towards square leg and takes one. Just the two from the over. 163 needed now in 150.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, no run, Flatter and on middle, Pandya prods forward and defends it out.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, no run, On the stumps, this is kept out.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, no run, On off and it turns away. Pandya looks to push at it but it goes off the outer half to point.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, leg byes, 1 run, A leg bye now! This is fired on the pads, Dhoni looks to flick but misses. It goes off the pads towards short fine leg for one.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, no run, Flatter and on off, Dhoni pushes it to covers.

Jimmy Neesham to Hardik Pandya, 2 runs, On the shorter side, Pandya pulls it through mid-wicket for two.

Jimmy Neesham to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Dhoni is off the mark! This is very full and outside off, Dhoni hits it past point for one.

Jimmy Neesham to MS Dhoni, no run, Outside off but inside the tramline. Dhoni lets it be.

Jimmy Neesham to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, A little too straight, Pandya works it towards square leg for one.

Jimmy Neesham to Hardik Pandya, no run, Shorter and outside off, Pandya cuts it hard but to point. The fielder fumbles but no runs conceded.

Jimmy Neesham to Hardik Pandya, no run, On a good length and Pandya keeps it out.

Mitchell Santner to MS Dhoni, no run, Very full and on off, Dhoni jams it out to the bowler. Another maiden but this time a wicket also.

MS Dhoni is the new man in!

Mitchell Santner to Rishabh Pant, out, OUT! Pant holes out! He has thrown it away, he has literally thrown it away. Kohli is just not happy in the dressing room and rightly so. That is how Pant plays though. Santner is the partnership breaker. It was always going to be gamble to get him on against these two but it has come off. Santner bowls this outside off, Pant looks to drag it over the mid-wicket fence as he plays the slog sweep. He does not time it really well and it goes to the right Colin de Granhomme at deep mid-wicket who takes it by running towards that direction. All those dot balls bowled by Santner paid dividends. Half the side back in the hut for India and New Zealand continue to hold the upper hand in the game. 169 needed in 163.

Mitchell Santner to Rishabh Pant, no run, Fires it on off, Pant once again blocks it out. 10 dot balls in a row for Santner.

Mitchell Santner to Rishabh Pant, no run, On the stumps again, Pant flicks it to mid-wicket.

Mitchell Santner to Rishabh Pant, no run, On the pads, Pant works it to short fine leg.

Mitchell Santner to Rishabh Pant, no run, This is flatter and on middle, Pant defends.

Jimmy Neesham to Hardik Pandya, no run, Another dot to end! This is on middle, Pandya works it to mid-wicket. So back-to-back good overs for India.

Jimmy Neesham to Hardik Pandya, no run, Good delivery! This is bowled on off and this one jags back in. Pandya somehow keeps it out to mid on.

Jimmy Neesham to Hardik Pandya, no run, On the shorter side outside off, Pandya guides it to point.

Jimmy Neesham to Rishabh Pant, 1 run, On the shorter side and on the body, this is nudged around the corner for one.

Jimmy Neesham to Rishabh Pant, no run, Better from Pant! This is just outside off, Pant shoulders arms to this one.

Jimmy Neesham to Rishabh Pant, no run, Poor shot! This is behind a fuller length outside off, Pant throws his bat at it away from his body but gets beaten.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, no run, A maiden to begin with by Santner. This is shorter and around off, Pandya pushes it to the left of the bowler who dives and stops it.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, no run, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, no run, On the stumps, Pandya plays another defensive stroke.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, no run, Flatter and on middle, Pandya goes back and keeps it out.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, no run, Full and on off, this is hit back to the bowler.

Mitchell Santner to Hardik Pandya, no run, Floats it up on off, Pandya strokes it to covers.

Mitchell Snatner is on!

Jimmy Neesham to Rishabh Pant, FOUR, FOUR! Spoils the over! Short and wide outside off, Pant throws his bat at it. The ball finds the outside edge and goes to the third man fence.

Jimmy Neesham to Rishabh Pant, wide, 1 run, Way too wide outside off, this is left alone. The umpire wides it.

Jimmy Neesham to Rishabh Pant, no run, On the fuller side, the batter pushes it to mid off.

Jimmy Neesham to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, A little too straight, this is worked to mid-wicket for one.

Jimmy Neesham to Hardik Pandya, 2 runs, A better throw and Pandya would have been in trouble! Shorter and on the body, Pandya pulls it to the left of fine leg. The batters take one and then go for the second. Ferguson picks the ball up and throws it wide of the keeper who collects it, then moves to his left and whips the bails off. Pandya makes it in by then.

Jimmy Neesham to Hardik Pandya, no run, Another one on a length and around off, this is defended.

Jimmy Neesham to Hardik Pandya, no run, Starts off with a good length ball on off, it is blocked.

Jimmy Neesham is on now!

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, no run, Back of a length on off, Pant guides it to point.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, no run, Good length ball on off, Pant strokes it to the man at point.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, no run, Full on middle and leg, Pant pushes it to mid on.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, no run, Back of a length ball on off, Pant gets on his toes and keeps it down.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, 2 runs, Good shot but very well fielded in the deep by Neesham. Good length ball on the body, Pant plays a short arm pull towards square leg. Neesham runs to his left from deep mid-wicket and saves a certain boundary.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, no run, Play and a miss. Full outside off, it goes with the angle. Pant looks to drive it but gets beaten.

Colin de Grandhomme to Rishabh Pant, 1 run, Around off, Pant guides it down the third man region and gets a single. He keeps the strike. 9 runs off the over without any risk. The two youngsters who are known for their flashy cricket are doing smart work here.

Colin de Grandhomme to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, Good length ball on middle, Hardik flicks it to mid-wicket and gets just one.

Colin de Grandhomme to Hardik Pandya, 2 runs, Once again the length is full on middle and off, Pandya flicks it wide of mid-wicket and gets another brace.

Colin de Grandhomme to Hardik Pandya, 2 runs, Good running and smartly played too. Full on middle and leg, Pandya flicks it with soft hands towards the fine leg region. They run the first hard and call for the second. The fielder from mid-wicket gets to the ball but cannot stop the second.

Colin de Grandhomme to Hardik Pandya, 2 runs, Back of a length ball on the pads, Hardik glances it wide of square leg and gets a couple.

Colin de Grandhomme to Hardik Pandya, wide, 1 run, WIDE! De Grandhomme bowls it full but down the leg side, Hardik shuffles and looks to flick but misses. Wide signalled.

Colin de Grandhomme to Hardik Pandya, no run, Good length ball on off, Pandya pushes it to cover.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, Another single to end! Good length and outside off, Pandya guides it down to third man and takes one.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, 1 run, On the pads, this is worked down to fine leg for one. 50 up for India.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, no run, On middle, Pant pushes hard at it, he ends up chipping it uppishly but well short of short mid on.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, wide, 1 run, Short and down the leg side, Pant looks to help it on its way but misses. Wided!

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, no run, On the fuller side this time on off, Pant pushes it to mid on.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, no run, Shorter and on middle, Pant stands tall and defends it out.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, In the air... but safe! Is this signs of the luck moving into India's favor? A dropped catch early on and now one which falls short. A good short one on middle, it hurries onto the batter. Pandya looks to pull but gets a top edge which balloons over mid-wicket for one.

Colin de Grandhomme to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, Pandya shuffles across and works this from outside off towards mid on for one.

Colin de Grandhomme to Hardik Pandya, no run, On the fuller side and outside off, Pandya pushes it to covers.

Colin de Grandhomme to Hardik Pandya, no run, Well bowled! This is just outside off, Pandya shoulders arms to this one.

Colin de Grandhomme to Rishabh Pant, 1 run, One more excellent effort in the field! Shorter and outside off, Pant slaps it towards point. Guptill dives to his left and sticks out a hand to save three for his side.

Colin de Grandhomme to Rishabh Pant, no run, Corrects his line this time and lands it on off, Pant keeps it out.

Colin de Grandhomme to Rishabh Pant, 2 runs, Starts off with a delivery on the pads, this is flicked through backward square leg for two.

Colin de Grandhomme to have a go with the ball now. Tom Latham is standing up for him.

Drinks Break! New Zealand are all over India here. They have scalped 4 but Pant is out in the middle and more importantly he is looking good. He has had his fair share of luck go his way as Neesham drooped a sitter. India need Pant and Hardik Pandya to consolidate and steady this run chase.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, no run, One more dot to end a good over by Ferguson! Back of a length ball on off, this is defended.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, no run, One more delivery on a length and outside off, the batter lets it be.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, no run, Back of a length again on off, Pandya guides it to point.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, no run, Goes for a yorker but ends up bowling a low full toss. Pandya just about gets his bat down in time and keeps it out.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, 1 run, Quick run! Fuller and outside off, Pant goes hard at it but mistimes it towards mid off for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, no run, Another back of a length ball on middle, Pant guides it to point.

Matt Henry to Hardik Pandya, no run, Another dot to end! Fuller and on off, Pandya pushes it to mid off.

Matt Henry to Hardik Pandya, no run, Once again on a good length around off, Pandya pushes it to covers.

Matt Henry to Hardik Pandya, no run, Goes back to bowling length and outside off, the batter shoulders arms to it.

Matt Henry to Hardik Pandya, FOUR, FOUR! Lovely back foot punch! Slightly shorter and outside off, it sits up to be hit. Pandya goes back and punches it past the diving cover fielder and the ball races away to the fence.

Matt Henry to Hardik Pandya, no run, Back of a length and on off, Pandya pushes it to covers.

Matt Henry to Hardik Pandya, no run, Another good length ball outside off, Pandya shoulders arms to it.

Matt Henry to Hardik Pandya, wide, 1 run, This is down the leg side, Pandya looks to flick but misses. Wided.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, no run, Another ball on off, Pant defends it out. 2 from Ferguson's first. He could have had a wicket too. India need another 203 in 222 balls.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, no run, Back of a length and on middle, Pant goes back and defends it onto the ground.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, no run, Bangs it just behind a length on off, Pant pushes it to covers.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, no run, On a good length again, Pant defends it out.

Lockie Ferguson to Hardik Pandya, 1 run, Good length and on off, Pandya guides it to point for one.

Lockie Ferguson to Rishabh Pant, 1 run, DROPPED! Cricket is a great leveler, isn't it? Neesham who took a brilliant catch before, drops a sitter now. This could prove very costly as Pant is looking very good out there. Ferguson almost strikes on the very first ball. It is on the pads, Pant whips it, does not keep it down though. It goes towards Neesham at mid-wicket who gets two hands to it but the ball bursts through and a single is taken.

Lockie Ferguson is into the attack now. The platform is well set for Ferguson to cause damage. He has been New Zealand's best bowler in this World Cup.

Matt Henry to Hardik Pandya, no run, A solid defense to end! On middle, Pandya pushes it to mid off.

Matt Henry to Hardik Pandya, no run, BEATEN! Once again an Indian batsman is not sure whether to play at it or not. This is outside off, Pandya initially looks to play at it but then bails out in time.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, 1 run, A direct hit and that would have been close! New Zealand have their tails up here. This is fuller and outside off, Pant strokes it towards extra cover. The batters take off. Pant is actually jogging to the other end but then starts sprinting as he sees Santner stop it with a dive to his left. MS picks the ball up and has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses. Pant's dive would have saved him though.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, no run, Another cracking shot! Shorter and outside off, Pant stands tall and guides it to point.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, FOUR, FOUR! Excellent pull shot! He was in total control there. Shorter in length and on the body, Pant gets on top of the bounce and pulls it fine on the leg side for a boundary.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, no run, On the fuller side outside off, Pant mistimes his stroke to mid off.

Trent Boult to Hardik Pandya, FOUR, FOUR! Pandya is off the mark but this is just a very bad ball from Boult. It is on the pads, Hardik looks to flick it does not come off the middle but it has enough to send it fine down the leg side to the fine leg fence. New Zealand have done well to build the pressure but balls like these takes them off.

Trent Boult to Hardik Pandya, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Boult misses his line and bowls it down the leg side. Pandya looks to flick but misses. Wide signalled.

Trent Boult to Hardik Pandya, no run, Outside off, Pandya looks to defend but the ball goes with the angle.

Trent Boult to Hardik Pandya, no run, Full outside off, Pandya leaves it alone to start his innings.

Trent Boult to Rishabh Pant, 1 run, Well fielded. Full ball on off, Pant pushes it to the left of mid off. Williamson there dives to that side and keeps it down to one.

Trent Boult to Rishabh Pant, no run, Fuller on off, Pant pushes it to cover.

Trent Boult to Rishabh Pant, no run, Beauty! Good length ball pitching just outside off, it keeps straight and then moves away slightly. Pant looks to defend but gets beaten.

Hardik Pandya walks out to bat now.

Powerplay 2 time! Now 4 fielders can now be placed outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.

Matt Henry to Dinesh Karthik, out, OUT! In the air... and what a catch that is. Catches win matches and this could be one that could win New Zealand the game. Jimmy Neesham, take a bow. Karthik can't believe it but that is how it is, when you are not in form, it just does not go your way. This is fuller and outside off, Karthik looks to drive it square on the off side but does so uppishly. He plays it ahead of his body and hence, it is aerial. The ball goes low and to the left of point where Neesham dives, stretches his left hand out and the takes it inches above the ground. Third wicket for Henry and New Zealand end the Powerplay 1 with a wicket. All New Zealand at the moment. India are 24 for 4 after the first 10.

Matt Henry to Dinesh Karthik, no run, Another good length ball and Karthik once again blocks it out.

Matt Henry to Dinesh Karthik, no run, Good length and on off, Karthik goes back and defends it onto the ground.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, 1 run, Well fielded! Shorter in length and outside off, Pant cracks it off the back foot towards point. Neesham there dives and makes a half stop. Saves at least two for his side. A single taken.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, FOUR, FOUR! Too full and the ball is put away! On the fuller side and outside off, Pant strokes it through extra cover. Mid off does give it a chase but finishes second best. Runs starting to come now for India.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, no run, On the pads, this is worked to mid-wicket.

Trent Boult to Dinesh Karthik, 2 runs, Now two! On the fuller length and this one tails back in. Karthik gets his front pad out of the way and hits it through mid off. Ferguson from mid on covers ground quickly and saves two for his side. A good over for India.

Trent Boult to Dinesh Karthik, FOUR, FOUR! Karthik is off the mark after 20 balls! This is not such a bad delivery, there is a little room on offer outside off. Karthik just opens the face of the bat and guides it past backward point and the ball races away.

Trent Boult to Dinesh Karthik, no run, Another one on a length and on off, Karthik guides it to point. Brilliant from Boult, he is just not bowling a loose ball to Karthik.

Trent Boult to Dinesh Karthik, no run, This is outside off and slanting away. Karthik lets it be.

Trent Boult to Dinesh Karthik, no run, 18 dots now! On the pads, Karthik works it to square leg.

Trent Boult to Dinesh Karthik, no run, Back of a length on off, Karthik keeps it out. He is yet to get off the mark. 17 balls faced till now.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, no run, Good length ball on the stumps, Pant defends it to get through the over.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, no run, Outside off, Rishabh does not go chasing after it.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, no run, On the stumps, Pant blocks it off the front foot.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, 2 runs, Nice shot but good effort in the field too. Full outside off, Pant drives it to the right of point. The fielder there dives on that side and gets his finger tips on it taking away the pace off the ball. The fielder from third man cleans it up. Two taken.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, wide, 1 run, WIDE! Bouncer bounces too high. It is away from the body, Pant lets it carry.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, no run, Good length ball on middle, Pant defends it off the front foot.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, no run, Full on middle and off, Pant defends it off the front foot.

Trent Boult to Dinesh Karthik, no run, Beauty! Perfect yorker outside off, Karthik tries to get his bat down in time but he is late.Latham fails to gather it cleanly but no casualty.

Trent Boult to Dinesh Karthik, no run, Back of a length ball on middle and leg, Karthik gets on his toes and defends it.

Trent Boult to Dinesh Karthik, no run, Fuller on middle and leg, Karthik defends it towards mid off.

Trent Boult to Dinesh Karthik, no run, This one has little to no swing on this one. Pitches outside off and goes away with the angle. DK shoulders arms to it.

Trent Boult to Dinesh Karthik, no run, Good length ball on the pads, Karthik tucks it to mid-wicket.

Trent Boult to Dinesh Karthik, no run, Good leave this. Dinesh is showing a lot of calm and awarness here. This one pitches outside off and nips in. Karthik knows where his off stump is and leaves it alone.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, no run, Goes back to bowling length outside off, Pant leaves it alone.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, FOUR, FOUR! First boundary of the run chase! A gift for Pant. A full toss outside off, Pant just uses the pace and guides it through cover-point. The ball races away to the fence.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, no run, Another good length ball outside off, the batter shoulders arms to it.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, no run, Back of a length on middle, Pant stands tall and keeps it out.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, no run, Once again on a length and around off, Pant pushes it to mid off.

Matt Henry to Rishabh Pant, no run, Another delivery on a good length. Pant defends it to mid on.

Trent Boult to Dinesh Karthik, no run, Shorter in length and on the body, Karthik ducks under it. Just the single from the over.

Trent Boult to Dinesh Karthik, no run, Fuller and outside off, Karthik lets it be.

Trent Boult to Dinesh Karthik, no run, Another loud shout but this seems to high! Boult starts this from outside off, it tails back in. Karthik lets it be. The ball hits the higher part of the pad and goes to the keeper. New Zealand appeal but the umpire shakes his head.

Trent Boult to Dinesh Karthik, no run, Another good length delivery on off, Karthik pushes it to covers.

Trent Boult to Dinesh Karthik, no run, The away slanter now! It pitches outside off, Karthik lets it be.

Trent Boult to Rishabh Pant, 1 run, Pant is off the mark! That should settle his nerves a little. This is fuller and on middle, Pant works it towards wide mid on for one.

Matt Henry to Dinesh Karthik, no run, Another wicket maiden! On a good length and around off, Karthik blocks it out.

Matt Henry to Dinesh Karthik, no run, Another one on middle, Karthik pushes it to mid on.

Matt Henry to Dinesh Karthik, no run, Shorter in length and on middle, Dinesh works it to mid-wicket.

Matt Henry to Dinesh Karthik, no run, On the stumps again, DK is solid in defense.

Matt Henry to Dinesh Karthik, no run, On a good length on middle, Karthik defends it out.

Dinesh Karthik is the new man in. He surely wouldn't have expected to bat so soon. India in dire straights and he will have to show his calm, composure nature.

Matt Henry to KL Rahul, out, OUT! Another one bites the dust! New Zealand are all over India at the moment. The crowd just can't believe what is happening here. Matt Henry has got another one. This is a tentative stuff from Rahul. Just very poor from a guy who is coming on the back off a ton. It is on a length and outside off, Rahul initially looks to push at it but then tries to bail out. Too late till then, the ball kisses the outside edge and goes to the right of the keeper who takes it with a dive. New Zealand are into the fragile middle order of the Indian team.

Trent Boult to Rishabh Pant, no run, On middle, Pant keeps it out. A wicket maiden for Boult.

Trent Boult to Rishabh Pant, no run, Another good length delivery on middle, Pant pushes it to mid on.

Two early wickets, so now who walks out at number 4 now? Rishabh Pant, who has been batting there since his introduction in this World Cup side or the experienced Dhoni or Karthik? India have stuck with Pant and he will bat at number 4.

Trent Boult to Virat Kohli, out, OUT! Umpire's call and Kohli is out of here! He does not take the review along with him but that will be the last of India's concerns at the moment because they are under real pressure now. Their two best batters are back in the hut even before the score has crossed 10. Boult now has one. Another good delivery. This starts on off, it is just behind a length and it comes back in late. Kohli plants his front foot way to across and then looks to flick but misses. The ball hits the pads. A huge appeal follows and the umpire raises the finger. Kohli walks upto his partner but Rahul is not sure. Kohli still goes for the review. Replays roll in and it shows the ball to be clipping the top of middle and leg. New Zealand are over the moon at the moment. There is pin-drop silence in the ground. India need 235 in 284 balls.

A big moment in the game! Kohli has been given out LBW but he has reviewed. Looks out to be honest.

Trent Boult to Virat Kohli, no run, On the pads, Kohli works it to mid-wicket.

Trent Boult to Virat Kohli, no run, Good length again and on off, Kohli pushes it to covers.

Trent Boult to Virat Kohli, no run, BEATEN! Loose, loose shot. That is just needless so early on. This is fuller and outside off, the sucker ball. Kohli goes after it away from his body but gets beaten.

Matt Henry to KL Rahul, no run, A dot to end a brilliant over by Henry! This is on off, Rahul pushes it to covers.

Matt Henry to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Kohli is off the mark! A length delivery around off, Kohli opens the face of the bat and guides it down to third man for one.

Matt Henry to Virat Kohli, no run, Edged but well short! Another length ball around off, this one pitches and moves away. Kohli defends inside the line but with soft hands. It goes off the outside edge to second slip.

Out walks the Indian skipper, Virat Kohli. The master of run chases is what he is fondly called as. His team have lost their best batsmen of the tournament and now he will have to play a captain's knock.

Matt Henry to Rohit Sharma, out, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Matt Henry gets the big fish. Why big fish? Because this guy is in tremendous form. Ideal start for New Zealand. They needed early wickets and they have got one. This is just a top class delivery. Unplayable one can say. It is on a length and it lands around off. Rohit plays the original trajectory. The ball though straightens, then kisses the outside edge and goes straight into the gloves of Latham. New Zealand are ecstatic. Game on here.

Matt Henry to Rohit Sharma, leg byes, 2 runs, Two leg byes! Tries to get the ball back in but drifts it on the pads. Rohit looks to flick but misses. The ball brushes the pads and rolls towards fine leg. Two taken.

Matt Henry to Rohit Sharma, no run, Good length and on off, it pitches and straightens a touch. Rohit looks to defend but it goes off the outer half to point.

Matt Henry to bowl with the second new ball.

Trent Boult to KL Rahul, no run, A dot to end! A tidy start by Boult. This is on middle, Rahul works it to mid-wicket.

Trent Boult to KL Rahul, no run, Angles this one away from outside off, Rahul shoulders arms to it.

Trent Boult to KL Rahul, no run, Late swing again for Boult but the line is a little too straight. Rahul looks to flick but gets hit high on the pads.

Trent Boult to KL Rahul, no run, Shorter in length and around off, Rahul stands tall and guides it to point.

Trent Boult to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, Rohit is off the mark now! A little too straight and on middle, Rohit works it towards fine leg for one.

Trent Boult to KL Rahul, 1 run, Good running but a good ball too! India are underway! Boult starts this around off and it shapes back in. Rahul pushes it towards mid off and takes off. Rohit obliges and they complete the run easily.

We are back for the chase! The Indian openers, KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma make their way out to the middle. Rohit Sharma will be on strike and he will face Trent Boult who has the first new ball in hand. Here we go...