India secured their place in the World Cup final with a commanding victory over New Zealand on a memorable night in Mumbai, highlighted by Virat Kohli’s historic 50th one-day international century.
The cricketing maestro Kohli surpassed the century milestone of his legendary former teammate Sachin Tendulkar, anchoring India’s impressive total of 397-4.
Despite India’s dominance, New Zealand posed a formidable challenge at the Wankhede Stadium, with Daryl Mitchell’s exquisite century and a partnership of 181 runs with skipper Kane Williamson momentarily quieting the passionate home support, offering the Black Caps a glimpse of an improbable victory.
As New Zealand reached 220 for 2, India felt the pressure, but the fast bowler Mohammed Shami’s exceptional performance, claiming seven wickets while conceding only 57 runs, significantly eased India’s path to the final.
New Zealand’s valiant effort fell short as they were ultimately bowled out for 327, leaving them 70 runs behind the target.
In the earlier stages of the match, Kohli’s effortless innings of 117 from 113 balls and Shreyas Iyer’s blazing century, a 70-ball 105 featuring eight sixes, added to the spectacle of India’s triumphant journey to the World Cup final.
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