India reached the finals of the Cricket World Cup 2023 in grand style, securing a victory over New Zealand by 70 runs. This marks India’s fourth appearance in the finals throughout history, having triumphed twice before. The nation is aiming for its third World Cup title, set to be contested on November 19th.
Meanwhile, Australia clinched a win against South Africa in the second semi-final, claiming victory by three wickets. South Africa fell short of expectations, managing only 212 runs. Australia comfortably chased the target, securing their spot in the World Cup 2023 finals.
On the 19th of November, India and Australia are set to clash in the World Cup 2023 finals at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Shreyas Iyer Record In World Cup 2023
In the World Cup semifinals against New Zealand, Shreyas Iyer smashed the fastest century in just 67 balls, propelling India to a massive total of 397 runs. Throughout this World Cup campaign, Iyer accumulated a total of 526 runs, including two centuries and three fifties. He stands as the first middle-order batsman to achieve over 500 runs in a single edition of the World Cup to date.
Shreyas Iyer Praises Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid
During the post-match broadcast, Shreyas Iyer praised the team management for his success in this World Cup. He credited Coach Rahul Dravid for providing support and highlighted the significance of playing with a positive mindset under Captain Rohit Sharma. Iyer emphasized, that Rohit provides the blueprint and sets the tone for our innings. Our job is to build on the solid foundation he creates. He also commended Rohit’s fearless leadership, evident in his body language, which positively impacts all the players around him.
Further, he said “I didn’t start the World Cup well, but they assured me not to be bothered by external opinions. They said, ‘We’ve got your back, go out there, and showcase your true self.’”
India hopes that he continues his form and plays a bigger role in the upcoming World Cup finals. India and Australia will clash for the World Cup title on November 19th in Mumbai. Hopefully, both teams will field the same 11 players, as they wouldn’t want to disturb the winning team.