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In a high scoring contest during the New Zealand tour of England 2023, New Zealand emerged victorious in the first ODI against England at Sophia Gardens on Friday. The visitors d🌞emonstrated their prowess with a brilliant all-round performance that saw them clinch victory by 8ꦛ wickets.
England Innings: 291/6 (50 Overs)
England batted first after losing the toss and posted a competitive total of 291-6 in their allotted 50 overs. Several batsmen made significant contributions to the total, with captain Jos Buttler leading the way with a stellar knock of 72 runs off 68 balls, featuring 5 fours and 2 sixes. Dawid Malan (54 runs off 53 balls) and Liam Livingstone (52 runs off 40 balls) also played valuable innings. New Zealand’s spinner Rachin Ravindra was the most s♏uccessful bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 48 runs in hi💝s 10 overs.
New Zealand Innings: 297/2 (45.4 Overs)
In pursuit of the target, New Zealand showcased exceptional batting prowess, reaching the target with 26 balls to spare. Devon Conway was the star of the show, crafting a magnificent century. He scored 111 runs off 121 balls, including 13 fours and 1 six. Daryl Mitchell provided ample support, smashing a brilliant 118 runs off just 91 balls, which included 7 fours and an impressive 7 sixes. New Zealand achieved victory with authority🎀, posting 297-2 in 45.4 overs.
Player of the Match:
Conway’s outstanding century and pivotal role in New Zealand’s successful chase earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
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This comprehensive🅺 victory gave New Zealand a 1-0 lead in the ODI series, setting the stage for a🧸n exciting cricketing rivalry between the two teams in the upcoming matches.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Devon Conway – 111*(121)
Daryl Mitchell – 117*(90)What a partnership in the run chase, while chasing 292 rඣuns, Kiwis were 117 for 2 then the heroic partnership between Conway & Mitchell started and pulled off a remarkable victory.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Devon Conway supremacy 💛
— Div🦁 (@div_yumm)
Kane Williamson, while appreciating Devon Conway's outstanding performance from the balcony, must be feeling eager to stage his own comeback soon!
— Shubham Tiwari 🇮🇳 (@shubham84777556)
Daryl Mitche🙈ll follows Devon🌞 Conway’s lead in style! His fourth ODI hundred comes from 84 balls with 6 fours and 5 sixes 👏
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS)
Daryl Mitchell is one of the most gutsy cricketer in modern day♔ 🌃cricket
— Dheeraj Singh (@Dheerajsingh_)
Ne♈w 🎀Zealand take 1-0 lead in the four-match ODI series
Scorecard:
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Player of the Match in Cardiff – Devon Conway 🥇
In his first O꧋DI against England🌟, Devon Conway brings up three figures! 💯👏��🔥🔥
— Sohaib Zafar (@_SohaibZafar)
Daryl Mitchell in last 6 Int'l innings in England:- (Tests & ODIs)
•108(203).
•190(318).
•63*(131).
•109(228).
•56(152).
•118*(91).4 Hundreds, 2 Fifties – Incredible, Daryl Mitchell..!!
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)
Mr Devon Consistent Conway ❤️🔥
The Backbone Of Blackcaps 🖤✨
C For Consistency ❤️🔥
C For Class ✨
C For Conway 💛— YELLOVE 𝕏 Fever™ (@hajuri_janardan)
HUNDRED FOR DEVON CONWAY…!!!
He scored 100* runs from 115 balls against England while chasing 292 runs in first ODI match – What a brilliant hundred fron Devon Conway.— NAQI HUSSAIN (@Naqi_786)
Hasn't played an ODI since January, but Devon Conway picks up right where he left off!
Back-to-back ODI centuries!!!
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
Devon Conway 🤝 Daryl Mitchell
Two brilliant innings leading New Zealand to a comfortable win in the first ODI against En🦩gland.
— ICC (@ICC)
