Football legend and former England team captain, David Beckham, is set to grace the India vs New Zealand semi-final clash in the 2023 World Cup campaign at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on November 15. This semi-final showdown is a repeat of the 2019 encounter at the iconic ground, where New Zealand emerged victorious. The Kiwis, eyeing their third consecutive ODI World Cup final, will face an in-form Indian team seeking revenge for their previous defeat in Manchester.
India has been in stellar form throughout the 2023 campaign, winning all nine matches, including a victory over the Blackcaps in Dharamshala, where Virat Kohli’s 95 led them to a four-wicket win. Mohammed Shami’s five-wicket haul restricted New Zealand to 273 runs, allowing India to chase down the target with 12 balls to spare.
Following their loss to India, New Zealand faced a four-game losing streak but secured the final semi-final spot with a convincing win over Sri Lanka, edging out Pakistan. India, on the other hand, clinched victories against England, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and the Netherlands, finishing at the top of the points table.
The upcoming Mumbai clash promises to be star-studded, with several prominent figures expected in the stands. Adding to the allure, David Beckham will be in attendance as the goodwill ambassador of UNICEF.
The highly anticipated match between India and New Zealand is scheduled to commence at 2 PM IST, with the toss set to take place half an hour before kickoff.
