The last time New Zealand featured in an ODI World Cup semifinal, in 2019, it came out victorious against a star-studded India. Four years later, as the two teams meet again in yet another semifinal — this time at the Wankhede Stadium — New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is comfortable with the ‘underdog’ tag attached to his side.
“I think every game in this tournament is a tricky one. As we have seen throughout, any team can beat anybody on the day. That’s obviously the quality on both sides, but it’s also about the changing conditions and how that has an impact. So, for us, it’s great to have got to the final stages and then take a fresh approach because it does start again,” Williamson said on Tuesday.
“The underdog thing, I don’t think it has changed too much. But that’s fine. India has been exceptional. One of the (best), if not the best team going around, and playing cricket that matches that. But we know as well that on our day when we play our best cricket, it certainly gives us the best chance and come finals time, anything can happen…”
