India are playing New Zealand in first semi-final match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on July 10 2019. IND vs NZ fixture is held on the reserve day after rains washed out the game on originally scheduled date that was on July 9, 2019. Nevertheless, the excitement to watch India vs New Zealand semi-final match in World Cup 2019 has not diminished. How to watch free online live streaming and telecast of India vs New Zealand match in India remains the biggest question. Fans back on home soil are searching for all viable options to catch the first knockout game of CWC 2019 and we at LatestLY bring you all the information. There are several options such as DD Sports, Prasar Bharati in addition to Star Sports, Hotstar, Ten Sports and more. But first, let us look at Virat Kohli-led India and Kane Williamson-led New Zealand’s journey to the 1st semi-final of ICC CWC 2019. India vs New Zealand Cricket Score 1st Semi Final ODI Match in ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019.

With South Africa’s win over Australia in the final pool game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, the result made alterations in the semi-final matchups. By virtue of finishing top of the points table, India get to play New Zealand who managed to get past Pakistan on the points table. But as they say, past counts for nothing in games of such magnitude. Both New Zealand and India will start the game with equal opportunity to make it to the final. Now, let us check various options viewers in India have to enjoy live telecast and streaming of India vs New Zealand. IND vs NZ, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Semi-Final 1: Key Players: Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Jasprit Bumrah & Other Cricketers to Watch Out for at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester.

1. Star Sports India, the official broadcaster of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 will telecast India vs New Zealand match on its channels – Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2 or Star Sports 1 Hindi along with their respective HD channels.

2. DD Sports – Apart from Star Sports Network, DD Sports has also been doing live coverage of India matches in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. Once again, they will do it for India vs New Zealand match. You can watch live action on DD Sports TV channel. IND vs NZ, ICC CWC 2019 Semi-Final 1 Match: Rohit Sharma vs Trent Boult and Other Mini Battles to Watch Out for at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester.

3. Hotstar – The digital arm of Star India, Hotstar is the most popular and viable option for live streaming online of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 matches. You can enjoy India vs New Zealand semi-final match on Hotstar on July 9.

4. Jio App - Jio subscribers can watch live ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 matches for free on Hotstar and JioTV.

5. Prasar Bharati Sports – If live telecast and online live stream options were not already enough, you can always tune into Prasar Bharati Sports for radio commentary. They have an official YouTube channel for the same.

6. For live score updates and ball by ball commentary of India vs New Zealand, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 semi-final match, follow LatestLY for all that happening in the game.

The Manchester pitch has been good for batting throughout the hundred overs and produced some exciting games in the group stage. The Indian top order boasting of the World No 1 and 2 batsmen in the form of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will enjoy batting here. Opener Rohit Sharma has already registered five centuries in the campaign so far which is a world record. Team selection will be a headache for India with several players pushing for a spot in the playing eleven. Ravindra Jadeja was brilliant in the last game while Dinesh Karthik adds stability in the back end. Against the Kiwi pace attack, it is imperative India look to be positive right from the onset.

New Zealand started off well but have lost three games on the trot which is not an ideal way to move into the semis. Batting has been their weakness with the top order failing time and again. The dependence on Kane Williamson to bail the team out of trouble time and again does not augur well for them. The form of Martin Guptill will be crucial with the opener due to a big score in England. Their bowling attack is world class though with Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson in sublime form.

New Zealand will have to believe they can beat India despite the latter in menacing form. They will have to play their best game of the tournament through to achieve it.

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