The world cup is the Biggest Tournament in Cricket History. Every team will dream for at least once in a lifetime and it will only be achieved for The Best performed team throughout the tournament. But Icc doesn't look very much interested to fulfil their dreams of the best sides and these #cwc19 semis are the perfect Example for That
Chasing 240 runs against New Zealand, Indian top order feels the pressure for the first time of the tournament, Matt Henry (3/37) and Trent Boult (2/42) made India's batting unit which was in great form by restricting them to 5/3 and soon 24/4.
India places his all hopes on their top 3 while chasing but unfortunately Rohit, Rahul and Kohli went for 1 run each. They were trying to recover but Keep on losing wickets at regular intervals. That made them feel extreme pressure.
Even at The End, India fought well they were felt short just 2 inches Before the victory
on another side, Australia (AUS) vs England (ENG) England travelled on Jason Roy's burning 85 and Chris Woakes' 3 wickets to beat Australia by 8 wickets and set up final vs New Zealand on July 14. Eoin Morgan hits the winning runs to the team England and them to Enter into WorldCup final since 1992. Australia was failed like a building of cards, but Steve Smith fought lonely for his team but England restricted Australia to 223 in 49 overs, Woakes (3/20), Adil Rashid (3/54) and Jofra Archer (2/32) Have made their contributions. And England goes for Final.
But Was was the Drama here is The Two teams Who are in the top two spots of the points table were knocked down just because of their one bad performance. Isn't a pity. We have to Accept defeat but Not like this.
ICC should follow IPL type of playoffs, Such that Good performers will get another chance. It's Hurts players A lot Who tried their 200% But couldn't win the game.
Virat Kohli Indian skipper also Responded On this Issue.."Kohli, giving the New Zealand bowlers due credit confessed that the stuttering start cost India the match eventually.
"To go out after 45 minutes of poor cricket is saddening. It breaks your heart too," said Kohli at the post-match press conference. "A spell of bad cricket and you're out of the tournament. But you have to accept it.
"You obviously feel bad for the result. Everyone wants to win the game for the team. If it doesn't happen, you can look at things in hindsight. That's why it's a knockout. We have to accept that. We're sad but not devastated."
Icc should make a note of it.