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A Thrilling Start to ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand Defeated England

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In the city of Ahmedabad, India, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 began with a one-sided match between two strong teams, New Zealand and England. New Zealand registered its first win of the tournament against England by nine wickets.

In response to England’s 282/9, New Zealand made a solid tournament debut by reaching the mark in just 36.2 overs. The first match between New Zealand and England didn’t disappoint the cricket fans.

The lineup of the two teams: England and New Zealand

EnglandNew Zealand
Jonny BairstowDevon Conway
Dawid MalanWill Young
Joe RootRachin Ravindra
Harry BrookDaryl Mitchell
Jos Buttler (c) (wk)Tom Latham (c) (wk)
Moeen AliGlenn Phillips
Liam LivingstoneMark Chapman
Chris WoakesJames Neesham
Sam CurranMitchell Santner
Adil RashidMatt Henry
Mark WoodTrent Boult
Playing XIs: England and New Zealand

New Zealand’s Dominance in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

New Zealand displayed its cricketing excellence through a remarkable performance. The standout moment of their victory was the incredible 273-run partnership between Rachin Ravindra (123*) and Devon Conway (152*). This partnership played a crucial role in their triumph.

Ravindra and Conway’s partnership made history, as it became the highest third-wicket partnership ever recorded for New Zealand in a Cricket World Cup match. It broke a record that had been standing since 1996.

What’s even more impressive was that both Conway and Ravindra showcased outstanding skill and calmness. Each achieved a century in the match. Conway’s century was his fifth in One Day Internationals (ODIs). But Ravindra secured his very first ODI hundred, making it a memorable day for both players and New Zealand cricket.

ICC men's world cup cricket 2023
ICC men’s world cup cricket 2023

England’s Batting Display at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

In the match, England batted first and scored 282/9. Jos Buttler and Joe Root were the star players who helped England’s inning. Buttler played aggressively, hitting explosive shots to boost England’s score.

An interesting fact about this match was that all eleven England batsmen reached double figures in their scores, which is not common.

Jonny Bairstow had a fiery start, hitting a six in just the second ball of the match, showing England’s early dominance.

Notably, some important players like Kane Williamson, Tim Southee, and Ben Stokes were missing, making the match more fascinating.

New Zealand’s Bowling Brilliance in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

In the match, the New Zealand bowlers, including players like Matt Henry, Mitchell Santner, and Glenn Phillips, delivered a commendable performance. They displayed disciplined bowling skills throughout the game. They cleverly used different strategies, which made it challenging for England’s batsmen to dominate the game.

A Rematch of the 2019 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup

The first match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 had a special significance as it was a rematch of the 2019 Cricket World Cup final. In that memorable final, England won the match after a thrilling contest. So, the historical context added extra excitement to today’s match.

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 began with great excitement. New Zealand’s impressive win against England marked a fantastic start to the tournament. So, this victory has created a thrilling atmosphere filled with the promise of exceptional talent and unforgettable moments.

Cricket enthusiasts all around the world are eagerly looking forward to more exciting matches and the chance to see new cricketing heroes emerge onto the grand stage of the game.

Match Summary

England Innings:

BatterRB4s6sSR
Jonny Bairstow33354194.29
Dawid Malan14242058.33
Joe Root77864189.53
Harry Brook251641156.25
Moeen Ali11171064.71
Jos Buttler (c)434242102.38
Liam Livingstone20223090.91
Sam Curran14190073.68
Chris Woakes11121091.67
Adil Rashid15*1300115.38
Mark Wood13*140092.86

England Innings Score: 282/9 (50 Overs)

Fall of Wickets:

  1. Malan (7.4)
  2. Bairstow (12.5)
  3. Harry Brook (16.6)
  4. Moeen (21.2)
  5. Jos Buttler (33.2)
  6. Livingstone (38.5)
  7. Root (41.1)
  8. Chris Woakes (44.6)
  9. Sam Curran (45.4)

Bowling Figures:

BowlerOMRWEcon
Trent Boult1014814.80
Matt Henry1014834.80
Mitchell Santner1003723.70
James Neesham705608.00
Rachin Ravindra1007617.60
Glenn Phillips301725.70

Powerplay Overs:

  • Overs 0.1-10: Runs 51

New Zealand Innings:

BatterRB4s6sSR
Devon Conway152*121193125.62
Will Young01000.00
Rachin Ravindra123*96151128.12

New Zealand Innings Score: 283/1 (36.2 Overs)

Fall of Wickets:

  1. Will Young (1.1)

Bowling Figures:

BowlerOMRWEcon
Chris Woakes604507.50
Sam Curran624707.80
Mark Wood5055011.00
Moeen Ali9.206006.40
Adil Rashid704706.70
Liam Livingstone302408.00

Powerplay Overs:

  • Overs 0.1–10: Runs 81

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