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The 2019 ODI World Cup runner-ups New Zealand secured a convincing victory over the defending champions England in the opening match of the CWC 2023.
England’s Batting Display
England, after being put into bat by New Zealand, posted a total of 282/9 in their allotted 50 overs. Joe Root played a crucial knock, contributing 77 runs off 86 balls, supported by Jonny Bairstow, who scored 33 runs, and Jos Buttler, who added 43 runs. Matt Henry was the star with the ball for New Zealand, claiming three wickets for 48 runs.
New Zealand’s Dominant Response
In response, New Zealand showcased their batting prowess, led by the exceptional performances of Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra. Conway anchored the innings with a magnificent 152 runs off 121 balls, including 19 fours and 3 sixes, while Ravindra played a scintillating knock of 123 runs off 96 balls, featuring 11 fours and 5 sixes. The partnership between the two set the tone for New Zealand’s chase, as they reached the target with ease.
New Zealand’s Victory
New Zealand reached 283/1 in just 36.2 overs, securing a comprehensive 9-wicket victory over England. This dominant performance in their opening match sets a promising tone for New Zealand’s campaign in the World Cup.
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Player of the Match
Rachin Ravindra’s brilliant batting performance earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
New Zealand’s convincing win in the 2023 ODI World Cup opener will undoubtedly boost their confidence as they continue their journey in the tournament, while England will look to regroup and come back stronger in their upcoming matches.
Here are the best tweets from England vs New Zealand match at ODI World Cup 2023:
If this was a boxing match, the referee would have stopped the fight long ago. This is not just a win, ⛦this🔴 is an annihilation. You just have to love New Zealand
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
Rachin Ra﷽vindra, remember the ,,,,,,,,, you know the rest. Great from himself and one of my favorite batters in the modern game across formats, Devon Conway. World Cup centuries to savor.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
So if you're playing against England this WC win the toss and bowl first cos Eng hate defending 😛 Terrific partnership between Conway and Rachin, well played NZ 👏🏽
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Bina sweat ke jeeti hai New Zealand. What a start🍸 for their wo🐲rld up campaign!
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
Boundary count of England – 26
Boundary count of New Zealand – 38
New Zealand won the match & boundary count as well….!!!
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
New Zealand to England today.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
HISTORY CREATED BY NEW ZEALAND….!!!
This is the fastest ever 280+ run chase in the ICC Cricket World C𝓡up. Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway stole the show!
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Very disheartening to see this turnout for the opener of the World♛ Cup. Is this end of ODI cricket?
— Saiyami Kher (@SaiyamiKher)
🇳🇿's youngest World Cup debut centurion – Rachin Ravindra! Did you know about his Indian connection ⤵️
👶 Son of Bengaluru Techie, Ravi Krishnamurthy
🗣️ Named after the 🇮🇳 legends Rahul Dravid & Sachin Tendulkar – Rachin
🏠 His family members were put up in 🍸Jayanagar (South…— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets)
Devon Conway And Rachin Ravindra🥃 to Eng bowlers today 😭 | |
— ♔ (@balltamperrerrr)
New Zealand thrash England by 9 wickets:
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Rachin Ravindra won the Player of th🌳e match award on the Debut match in World Cup.
– The future superstar of New Zealand cricket.
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)
New Zealand play𓆏ers to score centღury on World Cup Debut:
1975: Glenn Turner
1996: Nathan Astle
2003: Scott Styris
2023: Devon Conway
2023: Rachin Ravindra— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket)
Rachin Ravindra becomes the youngest N𝓀Z player to score a century in World Cups, at age of 23 years, 321 days.
Previous record: Nathan Atle, 24 years, 152 days – also against England in the opening game of 1996 World Cup at Ahmedabad.
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath)
