Mohammed Shami's key comments before the New Zealand match

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Mohammed Shami's key comments before the New Zealand match

Team India will face New Zealand in its last league match as part of the ICC Champions Trophy. However, before this match, Team India's star pacer Mohammed Shami made a key statement. Shami made interesting comments about a match that took place in 2023. Sharing a video released by the ICC to this effect, Shami recalled a memorable moment in his cricket career.

2025 Champions Trophy: India vs New Zealand clash

The last league match of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be between India vs New Zealand. This match is going to be held in Dubai, which is arousing interest among the fans. However, both the teams have already qualified for the semi-finals. Therefore, although there is not much pressure on the result in this match, both the teams will enter the field with the intention of continuing the victory. In this context, Team India veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami recalled the India-New Zealand semi-final in the 2023 World Cup.

2023 World Cup Semi-Final – Shami's Boom

The semi-final match between India vs New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup was played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Batting first, India scored 397 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 50 overs. Virat Kohli (117) and Shreyas Iyer (105) scored centuries to help India post a huge total. Shubman Gill (80) and captain Rohit Sharma (47) also played fast. New Zealand got off to a good start in the chase. Daryl Mitchell (134) in particular excelled with a brilliant century. Captain Kane Williamson (69) along with Glenn Phillips and Tom Latham tested the Indian bowlers. However, Mohammed Shami showed his magic in the later stages. Shami performed exceptionally in the Indian bowling department. In particular, he took 7 wickets and restricted New Zealand to 327 runs. With this, Team India won by 70 runs. Shami was the winning hero in this match. His yorkers and swing balls shook the New Zealand batters.

Mohammed Shami's comments on the 2023 semi-final

Shami said on the ICC Instagram handle – “It felt like this for the first time. I have never felt this much pressure in my career. Kane Williamson-I dropped a catch during Daryl Mitchell's partnership. That was an unforgettable moment in my life. Then I got stressed."I left. Then while bowling, I wanted to get a run or a wicket. My aim was to take a wicket. Fortunately, I broke that partnership. Then I started taking wickets in a row. In the end, I took 7 wickets and gave the team a great victory," Shami said.

2023 Semifinal Revenge?

With both teams already in the semi-finals, the India-New Zealand clash in the 2025 Champions Trophy will be of little importance. However, Shami's comments, recalling the excitement of the last cup, are likely to make the match more interesting. These comments could work to boost the players' morale. The Indian team, which will face New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy, is likely to take further inspiration from its 2023 World Cup victory. Players like Mohammed Shami in particular are likely to become key. It remains to be seen how this match plays out in 2025.