Cricket World Cup: Kane Williamson admits India outplayed Black Caps in semi-final

Black Caps fall short in mammoth chase against India in Cricket World Cup semifinal, bowing out after 70 run defeat.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson acknowledged that his team was unable to stop the Indian juggernaut as they were defeated by 70 runs in the Cricket World Cup semifinal. The Black Caps struggled to restrict India's batsmen, who scored an imposing 397-4, and despite a valiant effort from Daryl Mitchell, New Zealand fell short in their chase.

Williamson praised India as a top-class side with world-class batsmen who played beautifully and put New Zealand under pressure. Despite the efforts of Mitchell and Williamson, the mountain proved too tough to climb after the captain fell for 69, and New Zealand's bowlers struggled to contain India's batters.

The New Zealand captain did not blame his bowlers, acknowledging the quality of the opposition and the difficulty of chasing a total as high as 397. He also highlighted the impact of injuries to key players, including Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson, on the team's performance.

Ultimately, Williamson commended his team's effort despite the disappointing loss, emphasizing the pride he felt in their seven-week journey in the tournament. The Black Caps were unable to match India's performance, as the hosts emerged victorious with a dominant batting display.

At Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India secured a 70-run victory over New Zealand, with Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Shubman Gill leading the way with impressive batting performances. Despite a strong effort from Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson, New Zealand's defeat marked the end of their World Cup campaign.

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