Watch: 'Come finals time, everything starts again,' Kane Williamson positive ahead of semi-final vs India

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson described India as an "exceptional" team on Tuesday, on the eve of their Cricket World Cup semi-final against the host nation in Mumbai.

Williamson remains upbeat about New Zealand’s chances though, despite India’s unbeaten run in the tournament and the Black Caps’ underdog status.

New Zealand suffered four group-stage defeats, including a four-wicket loss to India on 22nd October, but Williamson insists that result will have little bearing when the teams meet again for a place in the final.

“India are one of the, if not the best team going around and are playing cricket that matches that. But we know on our day, when we play our best cricket, it gives us the best chance,” he said.

"We know it's going to be a really tough challenge. They are a side that have been playing extremely well but we all know, come finals time, everything starts again and it's all about the day.”

"Every game in this tournament is a tricky one. As we've seen throughout, anybody can beat anybody on the day.”

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