Following a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, New Zealand have positioned themselves favorably to advance to the semi-final spherical.The Black Caps at present stand at 10 factors after the completion of all league matches and boast a superior internet run fee of +0.743.
“They (India) are taking part in a optimistic type of cricket and I suppose taking part in photographs does current possibilities. However we’ll be very clear with how we’ll deal with that sport,” mentioned Boult within the post-match press convention in Bengaluru.
Boult expressed evident pleasure on the prospect of dealing with India within the semifinals, particularly within the latter’s residence floor. This potential assembly units the stage for a rematch of the 2019 semi-final conflict between the 2 sides in Manchester, the place the Kiwis emerged victorious with an 18-run win.
“I feel there will be lots of pleasure and the prospect of that problem … as I mentioned, it would not get any larger than taking over India in entrance of 1.5 billion folks. Yeah, it’s extremely thrilling,” he mentioned.
“To return up towards the host nation, a staff that is pink scorching, taking part in good cricket – you could not script it any higher.”
Within the league stage, New Zealand had beforehand encountered India, the place India emerged victorious as a four-wicket winner in Dharamsala, efficiently chasing a goal of 274.
Boult highlighted that whereas not dwelling on the previous end result, the expertise gained from taking part in towards India earlier within the match can be useful for New Zealand. Boult emphasised that this expertise would serve them nicely if the 2 sides meet within the semifinals.
“We have performed India lots of instances. High quality gamers know these circumstances very nicely. Historical past suggests it is a good wicket (at Wankhede) and, yeah, good to have come up towards them in Dharamshala.
“It was a completely totally different floor and totally different services, however, yeah, we’ll flip our focus to that problem. Stress does issues to one of the best of gamers at any time. So, simply sit up for taking that on,” he mentioned.
ICC World Cup 2023: New Zealand beat Sri Lanka, are virtually by way of to the semifinals
The left-arm pacer, who took three wickets in a positive spell towards Sri Lanka, was delighted to regain his rhythm in circumstances that assisted his model of bowling.
“Personally, I wish to see the ball swinging round and transferring within the air. To be trustworthy, it hasn’t actually accomplished that a lot all through this World Cup.
“It virtually took me again to my youthful days if you’re taking part in ODI cricket for the primary time. This afternoon right here received a very good begin with a few wickets within the energy play,” he added.
(With PTI inputs)
