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FIFTY UP! Tim Seifert’s Power-Hitting Keeps New Zealand Alive

A whirlwind innings from Tim Seifert! In a high-pressure World Cup final, the Kiwi opener has reached his half-century in just 23 balls. While wickets have tumbled at the other end, Seifert has stayed aggressive, punishing the Indian spinners and refusing to let the required rate spiral out of control. His clinical display of power-hitting has been the backbone of this New Zealand response.

The Ahmedabad crowd is witnessing a spectacular counter-attack. Seifert has cleared the ropes five times already, targeting the straight boundaries with precision. If he stays for another 5 overs, India might start to sweat.