The Kiwis, spearheaded by their fast bowler Matt Henry (three for 37), skittled out hot favourites India for 221 in 49.3 overs and registered a stunning 18-runs win in the semi-final on the reserve day of the ICC World Cup 2019 at the Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday.
New Zealand, resuming at 211 for five in 46.1 overs, were restricted to 239 for eight in 50 overs. Overnight not out batsman Ross Taylor (74,90b, 3x4, 1x6) was run-out by a direct hit by Ravindra Jadeja. Medium-pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled with guile and took three for 43.
