India vs New Zealand Semi-Final 2019 Scorecard

The India vs New Zealand Semi-Final of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup remains one of the most dramatic and emotionally charged matches in modern cricket history. Played at Old Trafford, Manchester, this rain-affected encounter tested not only cricketing skills but also patience, temperament, and mental strength. India entered the match as tournament favorites, while New Zealand were considered underdogs—but what followed was a masterclass in discipline and pressure handling by the Black Caps.

The match was spread over two days due to rain, adding further complexity to the contest. New Zealand’s calculated batting and relentless bowling exposed India’s middle-order vulnerability, resulting in a shocking exit for the Men in Blue and sending New Zealand into their second consecutive World Cup final.

Table of Contents

• Match Overview
• New Zealand Innings Scorecard
• India Innings Scorecard
• Bowling Performances
• Match Result
• Match Analysis
• Key Moments
• Summary
• India vs New Zealand Semi-Final 2019 FAQ

Match Overview

• Match: Semi-Final
• Tournament: ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
• Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
• Date: 9–10 July 2019
• Toss: New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat
• Result: New Zealand won by 18 runs

New Zealand Innings Scorecard

New Zealand batted with caution and patience on a slow pitch. Their top order absorbed pressure, while the middle order ensured a competitive total despite disciplined Indian bowling.

BatsmanRunsBalls4s6sMartin Guptill11400Henry Nicholls285120Kane Williamson (c)679560Ross Taylor749031Tom Latham (wk)101110Jimmy Neesham121801Colin de Grandhomme161020Mitchell Santner9710Matt Henry1*200Total239/850 Overs

India Bowling Performance

BowlerOversRunsWicketsJasprit Bumrah10421Mohammed Shami10691Bhuvneshwar Kumar10433Hardik Pandya10552Ravindra Jadeja10341

India Innings Scorecard

India’s chase collapsed early under relentless swing bowling. A heroic fightback came too late.

BatsmanRunsBalls4s6sRohit Sharma1400KL Rahul1700Virat Kohli (c)1600Rishabh Pant325640Dinesh Karthik62510Hardik Pandya326230MS Dhoni (wk)507211Ravindra Jadeja775944Bhuvneshwar Kumar0100Mohammed Shami0200Jasprit Bumrah0100Total221 All Out49.3 Overs

New Zealand Bowling Performance

BowlerOversRunsWicketsMatt Henry10373Trent Boult10422Lockie Ferguson10431James Neesham7.3451Mitchell Santner10342

Match Result

• New Zealand: 239/8 (50 overs)
• India: 221 all out (49.3 overs)
• Winner: New Zealand by 18 runs
• Man of the Match: Matt Henry (New Zealand)

Match Analysis

• India’s top-order collapse (5/3) decided the match early
• New Zealand exploited swing and seam conditions perfectly
• Ravindra Jadeja’s counterattack gave India hope
• MS Dhoni’s run-out ended India’s final resistance
• Tactical discipline and composure won New Zealand the match

Key Moments

• Matt Henry’s early breakthroughs
• Williamson–Taylor partnership stabilizing New Zealand
• Jadeja’s explosive 77 under pressure
• Dhoni’s run-out in the final overs

Summary

The India vs New Zealand Semi-Final 2019 was a classic World Cup knockout match where pressure, patience, and precision defined the outcome. Despite a valiant fightback from Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni, India fell short after a disastrous start. New Zealand’s calm execution under pressure earned them a place in the final and left India heartbroken. This match remains a defining moment in World Cup history.

India vs New Zealand Semi-Final 2019 FAQ

Q1: Which tournament was this match part of?

👉 ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Q2: Where was the match played?

👉 Old Trafford, Manchester, England

Q3: Who won the toss and what was the decision?

👉 New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat

Q4: Who was India’s highest run-scorer?

👉 Ravindra Jadeja (77 runs)

Q5: Who won Man of the Match?

👉 Matt Henry (New Zealand)