NEW DELHI: India ended a 20-year jinx against New Zealand in ICC tournaments, securing a memorable four-wicket victory in the ongoing 2023 ODI World Cup on Sunday. Riding on the indomitable innings of Virat Kohli, who played a valiant knock of 95, India successfully chased down a competitive target of 274 runs with 12 balls to spare.
The encounter at Dharamsala saw New Zealand being sent in to bat first, and it seemed as if they were on course for a 300-plus total. This was largely due to the exceptional partnership forged by Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra, who put on a phenomenal 159-run stand for the third wicket. Mitchell's remarkable century, 130, and Ravindra's contribution of 75 put New Zealand in a strong position.
