India defeats New Zealand by 4 wickets

ndia kept their winning streak intact in the 2023 World Cup but ended New Zealand's with a comprehensive victory in Dharamshala on Sunday. This was also India's first win against New Zealand in any ICC event in 20 years. The Indian victory was scripted by Virat Kohli and a stunning spell from Mohammed Shami, who became the first Indian bowler to pick more than five-wicket haul in ODI World Cups. Shami played in Dharamshala only because ace all-rounder Hardik Pandya had injured his ankle during the match against Bangladesh and India needed to balance his absence by leaving out Shardul Thakur and bringing in Suryakumar Yadav. Virat Kohli, who was instrumental in India's victory over Bangladesh a few days ago, produced another masterclass. The 'chasemaster' was in sight of his second successive ODI hundred but he fell five runs short.