NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma emphasised on ‘turning up on the day’ and ‘controlling the controllables’ as India opted to bat first in opposition to New Zealand within the World Cup semi-final on the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Rohit received the toss and determined to bat first in opposition to the Kiwis.
Scorecard: India vs New Zealand
“We’re gonna bat first. Seems to be like pitch. Seems to be like on the slower aspect.No matter we do, we have to do properly,” Rohit mentioned after successful the toss.
“I feel it was again in 2019 once we performed the semis. New Zealand is likely one of the most constant sides. Crucial day. Consistently, speaking about how vital it’s about turning up on that day. It’s about controlling the controllables,” captain Rohit added.
Each India and New Zealand made no adjustments of their enjoying elevens for the all-important conflict.

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson conceded that they’d have batted first too if the toss had gone of their favour.
“We might have batted first. Seems to be like a used pitch. We might need to do properly with the ball after which hopefully, some dew later. Superb event. 4 years in the past, the same scenario however a distinct location. They’ve been enjoying some good cricket. All the time a constructing part between the tournaments. Have to assess what’s in entrance of you when the event begins. We’re going with the identical workforce from the earlier match,” Williamson mentioned on the toss.