2007 WC memories loading: Fans recall 50-over World Cup horror after India crash to 8-wicket defeat vs NZ


Indian fans were heartbroken after the team led by Virat Kohli fell in a humiliating 8-wicket loss to New Zealand in a must-win Super 12 game in Dubai on Sunday.

Fans quickly pointed out similarities between India’s campaign at the ongoing T20 World Cup and the 2007 50-over World Cup in the West Indies. Notably, an Indian team led by Rahul Dravid was eliminated from the 2007 World Cup group stage after suffering shocking defeats to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

India vs. New Zealand, highlights of the T20 World Cup 2021

A tasteless India snorted and puffed to score an under-par 110 for seven in their indispensable T20 World Cup match, then watched New Zealand knock down the 111-run target with 33 balls.

Opener Daryl Mitchell scored the highest score for New Zealand with 49 balls out of 35, while skipper Kane Williamson scored an unbeaten 33. Sent in the bat by New Zealand skipper Williamson, India periodically lost wickets and struggled to pose a serious threat to a disciplined Kiwi. depict attack.

Birthday boy Ish Sodhi and left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner achieved extraordinary numbers of 2/17 and 0/15 from their respective odds of four overs each, while pacemaker Trent Boult won three wickets for 20, setting a good example.

India will face Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday before taking on Scotland and Namibia. Many other results will have to go India’s way to sneak out of Group 2 led by Pakistan, which have won their first 3 games, to the semi-finals.




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