Billions across the world were left heartbroken on Wednesday after India crashed out of the World Cup 2019 after their 18-run loss against New Zealand in the first semi-final in Manchester.

India got bowled out for 221 in 49.3 overs in pursuit of 240 after the match was forced into the reserve day following the rain interruption on Tuesday.

New Zealand resumed their innings from 211 for 5 in 46.1 overs and managed to add 28 runs to their overnight total from 23 deliveries with Ross Taylor (74) and captain Kane Williamson (67) making significant contributions for their team.

India in replay got off to a disastrous start after Matt Henry and Trent Boult removed the top-three of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli within 3.1 overs with all three contributing 1-run each.

Rishabh Pant (32) and Hardik Pandya (32) then steadied the innings with a 47-run partnership for the fifth wicket before Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni got together to take the team agonisingly close to the target.

Jadeja played a valiant knock of 77 off 59 balls while Dhoni made 50 off 72 but once they departed the chase just fell apart for India and they eventually got bowled out for 221.