World Cup semi-final: New Zealand's opening woes continue as Guptill departs on 1

The Asian Age With Agency Inputs

Sports, Cricket

New Zealand were able to post only one hundred-run opening stand in their last nine matches.

New Zealand opener Martin Guptill. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

Martin Guptill was in phenomenal form in previous edition of the World Cup. However, the right-hander has failed to leave a mark in World Cup 2019. He has gathered 167 runs in the tournament at an average of 20.87.

Martin Guptill was in phenomenal form in previous edition of the World Cup. However, the right-hander has failed to leave a mark in World Cup 2019. He has gathered 167 runs in the tournament at an average of 20.87.

Martin Guptill was in phenomenal form in previous edition of the World Cup. However, the right-hander has failed to leave a mark in World Cup 2019. He has gathered 167 runs in the tournament at an average of 20.87.

Martin Guptill was in phenomenal form in previous edition of the World Cup. However, the right-hander has failed to leave a mark in World Cup 2019. He has gathered 167 runs in the tournament at an average of 20.87.

Harsha Bhogle also pointed out New Zealand's inefficiency to build a stable opening stand in the World Cup.

Martin Guptill was in phenomenal form in previous edition of the World Cup. However, the right-hander has failed to leave a mark in World Cup 2019. He has gathered 167 runs in the tournament at an average of 20.87.

Harsha Bhogle also pointed out New Zealand's inefficiency to build a stable opening stand in the World Cup.

Martin Guptill was in phenomenal form in previous edition of the World Cup. However, the right-hander has failed to leave a mark in World Cup 2019. He has gathered 167 runs in the tournament at an average of 20.87.

Harsha Bhogle also pointed out New Zealand's inefficiency to build a stable opening stand in the World Cup.

Martin Guptill was in phenomenal form in previous edition of the World Cup. However, the right-hander has failed to leave a mark in World Cup 2019. He has gathered 167 runs in the tournament at an average of 20.87.

Harsha Bhogle also pointed out New Zealand's inefficiency to build a stable opening stand in the World Cup.

Mumbai: New Zealand fail to build an opening stand yet again in the ICC World Cup 2019. Bumrah continuing his scintillating form, struck early for India to dismiss Martin Guptill for 1 run.

New Zealand were able to post only one hundred-run opening stand in their last nine matches. Apart from a 137-run opening partnership against Sri Lanka, the  Kiwis have failed to get off a flying start in rest of the tournament. ICC World Cup 2019's official Twitter account also tweeted about New Zealand's opening woes in the mega-event.

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