IN PICS | Cricket World Cup 2023: India batters get head start in the semifinal against New Zealand

The Arabian Sea breeze in the evening will decide the extent of swing on offer at the start of the second innings, and dew could also be a factor.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma and New Zealand's captain Kane Williamson talk at the coin toss during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup first semifinal match between India and New Zealand in Mumbai. Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat first. (Photo | AP 

The toss can be a vital factor at this venue. The average ODI scores at the Wankhede Stadium reflect as much – 248 (first innings) and 199 (second innings). In Pic: Indian fans dance as they wait to enter Wankhade stadium. (Photo | AP)

Former soccer star David Beckham waves as he leaves the ground at the start of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup first semifinal match between India and New Zealand. (Photo | AP)

Shubman Gill plays a shot during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup first semifinal match between India and New Zealand. (Photo | AP)

Rohit Sharma hits a six during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup first semi-final match between India and New Zealand in Mumbai. (Photo | AP)

Kane Williamson takes the catch of Rohit Sharma during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup first semi-final match between India and New Zealand in Mumbai. (Photo | AP)

Glenn Phillips dives to field a shot from India's Virat Kohli, right, during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup first semi-final match between India and New Zealand in Mumbai. (Photo | AP)