Veteran seamer Trent Boult will return to the scene of some fond cricketing memories, when the Blackcaps face off with India in their World Cup semi-final showdown.
Boult spent two seasons as a regular on the Wankhede Stadium turf, playing a critical hand in Mumbai Indians' run to the 2020 Indian Premier League title.
The stakes will be much higher this week, when the New Zealanders chase a spot in their third straight final at the sport's pinnacle event.
"It's a beautiful ground," said Boult, after a teams net session. "As a venue, it's held some very exciting games.
"It's an even contest between bat and ball. I've enjoyed some good times here IPL-wise and I've played some very exciting international games here as well
"The lads are travelling nicely and they can't wait to get stuck in."
Boult will play his third semi-final in as many World Cup appearances and his ability to capitalise on conditions will be crucial to containing the hosts' firepower with the bat on a wicket that has produced some of the biggest scores of the tournament so far - most recently hosting Australian Glenn Maxwell's remarkable double-century heroics.
Rohit Sharma's side have been in incredible form, going undefeated through nine group-stage matches, including a four-wicket victory over the Blackcaps at Dharamsala.
India were also heavily fancied to beat New Zealand at the same stage of the 2019 edition, only to lose by 18 runs at Old Trafford, while Williamson's team also came out on top in the inaugural World Test Championship final two years ago.
"I've been very fortunate to have had a couple of opportunities and have come very close to lifting a trophy," said Boult, referring to their heartbreaking 2019 final defeat to England. "I think the strength of this team is not getting too far ahead of ourselves.
"We've played semi-final cricket before. We understand it’s the same game, but it does come with a bit more added excitement.
"The message to the boys is to enjoy the occasion, take a step forward and just look to compete."
With the weight of the nation - fresh off Diwali festivities - on their shoulders, India coach Rahul Dravid cannot ignore the expectations on his team, after their decade-long drought at ICC events.
Their last triumph dates back to 2009, when they took out the Champions Trophy against hosts England. Captain Virat Kohli celebrated victory with a 'Gangnam Style' dance, further illustrating how long that wait has been for the cricket-mad country.
"It's a knockout game," said Dravid. "We have to accept the fact that there's going to be a certain amount of pressure, but the way we've responded to pressure so far gives us a lot of belief, a lot of confidence.
"I don't think we'll change anything in the way we prepare or plan for the semi-finals."
Boult is one of nine players in the Blackcaps squad who were part of the group who shocked India over two days in that rain-affected match at Manchester four years ago.
He's confident his team have the brand of battle-hardened experience necessary to ensure they remain India's bogey team.
"I think our brand of one-day international cricket has put us in good stead," said Boult, who has 113 ODI appearances under his belt.
"I think in World Cup cricket, when it comes down to must-win games, we've got a lot of experience in the squad. The stage is set for a very exciting semi-final spot against a red-hot team, a team that's playing some very good cricket."
The winners will advance to the final to face whomever emerge from the second semi-final between Australia and South Africa on Thursday.
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