Ind vs NZ WC 1st SF: Play Called Off, Match Resumes on 10 July

Live updates from the first semi-final of the 2019 ICC World Cup being played between India and New Zealand.

Semi-Final 1: New Zealand vs India

After over a month of cricketing action in England, we’re down to the last three matches at this 2019 ICC World Cup. Just the four teams left fighting for the big title and two of them take the field in the first semi-final today at the Old Trafford.

Virat Kohli’s Indian team are playing Kane Williamson’s New Zealand with the toss at 2:30pm IST. Back home in India though, fans are already in ‘match-mode’, praying for the team to reach Sunday’s final.

Play Suspended, Match to Resume on 10 July

Much like the last time India and New Zealand played their 2019 ICC World Cup match, play has been called off due to rain.

After a whole lot of ‘will they won’t they’, the umpires have decided to end the speculation and called an end to the day after fresh showers forced the ground staff to bring the covers back on.

Unlike the group stage match between India and NZ many weeks back, the stakes are higher this time round and there is a reserve day for the semi-final.

On 10 July, both teams will resume the match and New Zealand will (hopefully) continue their innings from where they left off, at 211/5 in 46.1 overs.

With the rain unrelenting, play has been called off for the day. New Zealand will resume their innings tomorrow at 10.30am on 211/5 with 3.5 overs to bat.

Here's hoping for better weather tomorrow 🤞#INDvNZ | #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/p9KdXPdd0g

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 9, 2019

And the Drizzle is Back, Again

It has again started to rain with the final inspection slated to take place at 22:40 IST.

The rain has returned, and the covers are coming back on 😞#INDvNZ | #CWC19

— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 9, 2019

Next Inspection at 22:40 IST

After the inspection, the umpires have gone into the Indian dressing room to inform them about the ground condition. They will also have a discussion with the New Zealand team.

The next and most probably the final inspection will take place at 22:40 IST.

What India Might be Chasing?

If New Zealand don’t come out to bat after the match resumes, then according to DLS method, India would be chasing the following target, depending upon the number of over:

• For 46 overs, the target will be 237
• For 40 overs, the target will be 223
• For 35 overs, the target will be 209
• For 30 overs, the target will be 192
• For 25 overs, the target will be 172
• For 20 overs, the target will be 148