The Virat Kohli led India cricket team take on Kane Williamson's New Zealand in the first semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Manchester, Old Trafford. Other than the interesting contest, fans also have an eye on the weather as the unreliable England rain can play the spoiler in the much anticipated India vs New Zealand semi-final clash. India vs New Zealand CWC 2019 Semi-Final: Virat Kohli & Boys Feeling Heat of ‘Win the Cup’ Messages.

And while the ICC has the provision of a reserved day in store for the semi-final and final matches, little is known as to what will happen if it also rains on the reserved day. India vs New Zealand Semi-Finals: This Is Second Time Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson Will Be Against Each Other at ICC CWC Semis; Know the Result of First Encounter.

There's some good-news for Indian fans here. In case both the days (the main match day and reserved day) get washed away due to rain, India will automatically qualify for the finals of the CWC 2019, thanks to more points as India have won more games in the world cup league stage than New Zealand.

Interestingly, the India vs New Zealand match in the league stage had to be called off due to rain. However, India will be wary of the Black Caps, as the Kiwis had beaten India in the warm-up match of the world cup.

But India is back to their exceptional form after losing their only match in the world cup to England. And New Zealand are on a losing spree, as the Kane Williamson side lost their last three matches against Pakistan, Australia and England.

India have 15 points from 9 matches and a net run-rate of +0.809. The Men in Blue won seven matches, lost one and had no result in one game due to the rain. On the other hand, New Zealand won five games and lost three matches, as well as a no result match to finish fourth on the points table.

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