ICC World Cup 2019: New Zealand stun India to reach final despite Ravindra Jadeja heroics

SUMMARY

New Zealand survived Ravindra Jadeja's late onslaught to stun India by 18 runs in a low-scoring thriller on Wednesday and reach the Cricket World Cup final for the second time in a row.Twice champions India were reeling at 24-4 in their chase for a modest victory target of 240 in what had appeared to be a lop-sided semi-final. Jadeja (77) then partnered Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a century-plus stand but India were bowled out for 221 in the final over and New Zealand will play hosts England or defending champions Australia in Sunday's final at Lord's.Opting to bat first in the rain-hit contest played over two days, New Zealand's 239 for eight looked far from imposing against India's formidable batting lineup. Here are the match highlights.

By ReutersJul 10, 2019 8:08:02 PM IST (Updated)

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup Semi Final - India v New Zealand - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - July 10, 2019 India's MS Dhoni loses his wicket Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup Semi Final - India v New Zealand - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - July 10, 2019 New Zealand's Martin Guptill celebrates with team mates after taking the wicket of India's MS Dhoni Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup Semi Final - India v New Zealand - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - July 10, 2019 India fans Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup Semi Final - India v New Zealand - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - July 10, 2019 India's Virat Kohli and team mates after New Zealand's innings Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup Semi Final - India v New Zealand - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - July 10, 2019 India's Virat Kohli celebrates taking a catch to dismiss New Zealand's Matt Henry Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup Semi Final - India v New Zealand - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - July 10, 2019 New Zealand's Mitchell Santner hits a four Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup Semi Final - India v New Zealand - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - July 10, 2019 India's Ravindra Jadeja catches out New Zealand's Tom Latham Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup Semi Final - India v New Zealand - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - July 10, 2019 New Zealand's Ross Taylor is run out Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff9