India has crashed out of the CWC 2019 after losing to New Zealand by 18 runs at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. Despite the efforts of MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja, Virat Kohli and men lost the game. Sachin Tendulkar was heartbroken over India’s loss against the Kiwis but also praised Jadeja and MS Dhoni who revived India’s hopes to win the game as they chased 239 runs. Jadeja scored 77 and then former Indian captain made 50 runs in the semifinal game. New Zealand vs India Highlights And Cricket Score 1st Semi Final ODI Match.

The Master Blaster also praised Kane Williamson’s captaincy who maintained composure in tough times and played a very crucial role in the victory of New Zealand. Wickets kept falling one after the other as the Kiwi bowlers bowled a majority of cutters and off-cutters when India was batting. He also congratulated the Kiwis for making it to the finals of the CWC 2019. Check out Sachin Tendulkar’s tweet below:

New Zealand will lock horns with the winner of the second semi-finals of the game which will be played tomorrow between England and Australia. Even the netizens praised Ravindra Jadeja for his innings as he created a couple of record for himself with his knock of 77 runs. The all-rounder went to become the first player to have scored a half-century batting at number eight or lower in World Cup knockout matches. Jaddu’s 77 run knock is also the highest by a number eight or lower in a World Cup match.

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