New Zealand bowler Trent Boult in motion towards Afghanistan within the 2023 World Cup recreation in Chennai
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New Zealand quick bowler Trent Boult is relishing going through World Cup hosts India on Sunday as the event’s solely remaining unbeaten groups go head-to-head in Dharamshala.
Both groups have gained their opening 4 video games with the Black Caps main the standings from India attributable to their higher internet run fee, and Boult is aware of the Rohit Sharma-led facet will current a critical menace to New Zealand’s good file.
“They’re a powerful team, they cover all bases,” Boult mentioned. “They’ve been playing some good cricket but it’s been a team that we’ve enjoyed playing.
“Nothing adjustments from our viewpoint actually. It’s about going on the market and being constructive and doing the issues that work effectively.
“These guys are very familiar with the conditions but they feel pressure just as much as any other batsman or any other bowler.
“Not to get too far forward of ourselves and keep in that second and play the sport as it unfolds might be a key message.
“Both undefeated, I’m sure it will be a cracker.”
New Zealand have already picked up wins over England, the Netherlands, Bangladesh and Afghanistan however going through India on dwelling soil presents a demanding check for Boult and his group mates.
The Indians go into the clash having overwhelmed Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh and are sure to be backed by a raucous crowd on the HPCA Stadium.
“India in India, it doesn’t get much bigger than that,” he mentioned.
“Our games so far have been relatively quiet crowds, some people attending, but we understand the intensity’s going to go up a little bit here and there might be a firework or two.
“But hopefully they’re for us.
“(We’re) looking forward to going out there, showcasing what we can do and just picking up where we’ve left off.”
