PM Narendra Modi extends best wishes to Team India for Cricket World Cup semifinal vs New Zealand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was all praise for Team India after they ended the league stage of the cricket World Cup by winning all 9 matches.

He congratulated the Indian cricket team on Sunday on its win against the Netherlands and extended best wishes to the players for the semifinals.

"Diwali becomes even more special thanks to our cricket team! Congratulations to Team India on their fantastic victory against the Netherlands! Such an impressive display of skill and teamwork," Modi said on X.

"Best wishes for the Semis! India is elated," he added.

KL Rahul's century and Shreyas Iyer's 128 lit up the Diwali day as India mowed down the Netherlands by 160 runs here on Sunday, registering its ninth consecutive victory in the showpiece event.

It helped India finish the league engagements with 18 points and the players will now move to Mumbai for the high-stakes semifinal clash against New Zealand on Wednesday.