Veteran batsman-keeper Dinesh Karthik thinks India would undoubtedly win the ICC trophy if they defeat New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup semi-final.
Karthik expressed his opinion that Rohit Sharma and team would win the summit match no matter who the opposition is.
During a conversation on Cricbuzz, the pundit and cricket player stated:
“If India win against New Zealand, whether it is Australia or South Africa, I can promise you India will win this World Cup. The big hurdle is the semi-final.”
Dinesh Karthik
India enters the semi final as the team, in the current tournament. With a record of nine wins from nine matches they emerged as the leaders, in the league stage.
Dinesh Karthik’s Advice for India: Bat First and Score Big in the 2023 World Cup Semi-Final
Dinesh Karthik asserted in the same video that if the Men in Blue win the toss against New Zealand in the semi-final, they ought to bat first.
In the pivotal knockout match, he emphasized that India had a strong bowling assault capable of defending a target. Karthik continued:
“It is a massive game. Big games in Bombay, I feel Team India should bat first and put up a big total. I am sure they will defend it because their bowling has been the best in the tournament by far, without a doubt.”
Dinesh Karthik
India and New Zealand are set to clash in the opening semi final of the 2023 World Cup, at Mumbais Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, November 15th. When these two teams faced each other during the group stage India emerged victorious, with a four wicket win.
Mohammed Shami’s incredible five-wicket performance saw the Blackcaps bowled out for 273. In the run chase, Virat Kohli shone at the bat, amassing 94 runs to help the team surpass the goal in 48 overs.