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.
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)
October 5, 2023
Rachin Ravindra, remember the ,,,,,,,,, you know the rest. Great from himself and one of my favorite batters in the modern game across formats, Devon Conway.
#ICC World Cup centuries to savor.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
October 5, 2023
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
#ENGvNZ #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/OiCthFBPW9 — Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
October 5, 2023
Bina sweat ke jeeti hai New Zealand. What a start for their world up campaign!
#ENGvNZ — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
October 5, 2023
Boundary count of England – 26
Boundary count of New Zealand – 38
New Zealand won the match & boundary count as well….!!!
pic.twitter.com/SgZZWC0GSv — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
October 5, 2023
New Zealand to England today.
#ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/t3u89mGapt — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
October 5, 2023
HISTORY CREATED BY NEW ZEALAND….!!!
This is the fastest ever 280+ run chase in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway stole the show!
pic.twitter.com/YGF0e8tjJY — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
October 5, 2023
Very disheartening to see this turnout for the opener of the World Cup. Is this end of ODI cricket?
#WorldCup2023 — Saiyami Kher (@SaiyamiKher)
October 5, 2023
'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…
pic.twitter.com/H993tGNWZJ — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets)
October 5, 2023
Devon Conway And Rachin Ravindra to Eng bowlers today
#CWC23 |
#ENGvNZ |
pic.twitter.com/971fAJW6Ma — ♔ (@balltamperrerrr)
October 5, 2023
Rachin Ravindra won the Player of the match award on the Debut match in World Cup.
– The future superstar of New Zealand cricket.
pic.twitter.com/bw6RkkJUC1 — CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)
October 5, 2023
New Zealand players to score century on World Cup Debut:
1975: Glenn Turner
1996: Nathan Astle
2003: Scott Styris
2023: Devon Conway
2023: Rachin Ravindra
pic.twitter.com/P7OfAPuaw6 — Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket)
October 5, 2023
Rachin Ravindra becomes the youngest NZ 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.
#ENGvNZ #icccricketworldcup2023 pic.twitter.com/pEPnShjbxU — Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath)
October 5, 2023
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