1st semi-final-a classic and one of the best ever performances in a losing cause in world cup?

[Harsh Thakor]

The 1st semi-final at Mumbai was classic in it;s own right with the Kiwis heroically coming within touching distance of climbing or scaling an Everest,or penetrating regions of the divine. India raced to an invincible position amassing 398,reminiscent of a coming operation by a bulldozer.No semi-final ever witnessed such a clinical,surgical or ruthless batting exhibition.Inspite of looking dead and buried,New Zealand ressurected themselves at 220-2,to still remain in the reckoning .Till 10 overs were left or at around 295-4,there was still glimmer of hope,but India nailed them,giving the final knockout punch.