Prime Minister Narendra Modi praises Mohammed Shami, Team India after Rohit Sharma’s men enter final of 2023 ODI World Cup
Team India won the semi-final by 1 run in 70 after beating New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 15.
New Delhi: Rohit Sharma-led Team India defeated Kane Williamson’s New Zealand by 70 runs in the first semi-final played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 15. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was full of praise for the Men in Blue, especially Mohammed Shami, whose performances helped India become the first finalists of the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup.
PM Modi congratulated Team India for competing in the final and tweeted “Congratulations to Team India! India delivers a superlative performance and enters the final in remarkable style. Fantastic batting and good bowling sealed the match for our team. Best wishes for the final!”
“Today’s semi-final was even more special thanks to great individual performances. @MdShami11’s bowling in this game and also in the World Cup will be cherished by cricket lovers for generations to come. Well played Shami,” PM Modi wrote from his official X account while praising speedster Narendra Modi.
Congratulations team India!
India delivers a superlative performance and enters the final in remarkable style.
Fantastic batting and good bowling sealed the match for our team.
Best wishes for the final!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 15, 2023
Mohammed Shami claimed his third five-wicket haul of the tournament in a brilliant 7-57 as India overcame a brave century from Daryl Mitchell (134) to beat New Zealand by 70 runs and reach the final of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup storming into 2023
Today’s semi-final was even more special thanks to great individual performances.
The bowling continues @MdShami11 in this game and also during the World Cup will be cherished by cricket lovers for generations to come.
Well played Shami!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 15, 2023
Shami, who came into the team after Hardik Pandya was injured and claimed 5-54 against New Zealand in Dharamsala and then took 5-18 against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium here, struck when India needed it most as he scored 7-57 in the team. 9.5 hours of overtime.
After Virat Kohli (117) reached a record-breaking 50th century and Shreyas Iyer soared to a second consecutive ton to help India reach a massive 397/4 in 40 overs, Shami came to India’s rescue as he inspired the team to bounce back battle and restrict New Zealand to 327 all out in 48.5 overs to create a memorable triumph.
India will next meet the winner of the second semi-final between Australia and South Africa, to be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. The final will be played in Ahmedabad on Sunday (November 19).