Unprecedented Scenes as India vs New Zealand Match Suspended
The highly anticipated Cricket World Cup clash between India and New Zealand came to a halt due to heavy fog at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium in India. With India at 100-2 and chasing New Zealand's score of 274, play was suspended when New Zealand's fielders claimed they could not see the ball.
Players Left Wondering When the Match Could be Resumed
As the fog descended, players from both teams were left looking to the heavens, uncertain of when the match could be resumed. A match is called off if it is delayed by more than an hour, raising concerns about whether the game would be able to continue.
Play Resumes After 20-Minute Pause
Fortunately, a breeze arrived after a 20-minute pause, allowing play to resume. India, the favorites to win the game, had a packed crowd in Dharamshala cheering them on. Currently sitting second in the group stage, they are looking to overhaul New Zealand in first place.
England's Struggles in the Tournament
Meanwhile, England, the reigning champions, are struggling in the tournament. Despite their 2019 heroics on home soil that saw them win the tournament at The Oval, they are currently languishing in ninth place out of the ten teams competing. Their recent defeat to South Africa by 229 runs is their heaviest defeat in a World Cup match. South Africa's 399 runs in that match is a record for the most runs scored in a World Cup match.
Semi-Finals in Sight for Top Four Teams
As the tournament moves away from its round-robin format, the top four teams from the group stage will advance to the semi-finals. It remains to be seen how the remaining matches will unfold and which teams will secure their spots in the next round.
