Kane Williamson praised India as the top team in the world during the intense semi-final match in Mumbai. Despite New Zealand’s strong efforts, they were unable to match India’s impressive score of 397. This win marks India’s 10th consecutive victory leading up to the final on Sunday.

Williamson expressed that the team is currently at the top of their game and playing exceptionally well, making it a difficult challenge. He believes that in cricket, dealing with failure is common and it’s important to handle it properly. He also commended their performance in the tournament, describing it as remarkable.

Williamson remained calm and contemplative in his loss, which was not unexpected given his demeanor of remaining calm and contemplative even in moments of triumphant victory. He also expressed genuine admiration for Daryl Mitchell’s tenacity, as the New Zealand player displayed a remarkable performance of 134 runs at the Wankhede Stadium.

“He is an incredible player and an unparalleled competitor. He thrives in high-pressure situations and has consistently performed exceptionally for our team throughout the entire tournament. Despite the slim odds while chasing a score of 400, his performance today gave us a chance, which we gladly accepted. It was a remarkable effort from a truly world-class player.”

Williamson also honored Virat Kohli on the day he surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries, which was the focal point of India’s dominant performance.

If someone plays 50 games, many would consider it a successful career. However, scoring 50 hundreds requires even more attention and recognition for one’s achievements. Despite the fame that comes with it, the player’s main focus has always been on driving their team towards success. This makes them undoubtedly the best player, and their continuous improvement only adds to the challenge for opponents worldwide. It is truly remarkable.

The game was surrounded by dispute over the Wankhede pitch, as the designated International Cricket Council strip was not used due to an unspecified issue. Instead, the match took place on a neighboring pitch that had been used twice before. “While it was a previously used pitch, it was still a decent surface, as we saw,” Williamson stated. “The team batting first definitely had an advantage.”

After scoring an unbeaten 80, India’s opener Shubman Gill remained unbothered and declined to comment on the pitch, even though he had to retire due to cramping.

Gill started the day with a viral video from Star Sports, in which he interviewed singer Dua Lipa. This was a way to showcase the popularity of Indian cricketers, as it would be unlikely for someone like Ben Duckett to be offered a similar opportunity at this point.

He concluded by stating that he had recovered from a hamstring injury caused by a recent dengue fever outbreak. He also assured that he, along with the rest of the country, would be prepared for the final on Sunday.

Source: theguardian.com