In a metro, with its soundscapes ranging from Arabian Sea whispers to local train rhythms, the maximum decibel levels will emanate from the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. The World Cup semifinal, pitting India and New Zealand, features rivals with a recurring history of key ICC battles, be it the 2019 World Cup semifinal or the 2021 World Test Championship final.
Both clashes were held in England and the results were identical as New Zealand prevailed twice. Cut to the present, Rohit Sharma’s men are enjoying a rich vein of form. Having defeated all its rivals in the league stage, including New Zealand at Dharamshala, India is primed to soar.
Skipper Rohit has offered rapid starts and with Shubman Gill chipping in, while Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, K.L. Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav having collectively found their stride, India is a batting superpower. This is a set that blends aggression with aesthetics, and muscle with mayhem.
