We will lean on experience of senior players to tackle India’s ‘threat’ in World Cup semifinal, says Devon Conway

New Zealand lean on experienced players to tackle India's "threat" in World Cup semis. Devon Conway says Blackcaps have dominant record against India in ICC events. He hopes Rachin Ravindra can build on success, calling him a popular young man in the team.

New Zealand will lean on the experience of senior players to tackle the "threat" posed by a rampant India in the World Cup semifinal in Mumbai on November 15, says opening batter Devon Conway.

New Zealand, who finished fourth in the points table after the 45-match league round, have a dominant record against India in the knockout stage of ICC events.

The Blackcaps beat them in the semifinal clash of the 2019 edition and in the final of the World Test Championship in 2021.

"We all know how good India are. They are carrying a lot of momentum (and) they have a strong squad,” Conway shared his thoughts in a video shared by New Zealand Cricket (NZC).

“But we are looking forward to that challenge. It is exciting for us to play against the host nation in the semifinal. We know they are going to be a threat, but we are looking forward to that challenge," he added.

"We can acknowledge this is another special occasion for us. We are fortunate enough to have a lot of experience in our camp — guys who have been in these situations before. We can lean on those guys and it is very exciting as I can say,” the opening batter added.

New Zealand have lost four out of their last five games but the Kiwis are focused on making it to the final.