England vs New Zealand, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Highlights:

England vs New Zealand, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Highlights:

  • New Zealand thrashed England by 9 wickets in the inaugural match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
  • Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra put on an unbeaten 240-run partnership for the second wicket to guide the Kiwis to victory.
  • Conway finished with 152* off 119 balls, while Ravindra scored 123* off 96 balls.
  • Earlier, England had been bowled out for 177 in 44.2 overs.
  • James Vince was the top scorer for England with 41 runs.
  • Trent Boult and Tim Southee picked up three wickets each for New Zealand.

Key Moments:

  • England's batting collapse: England lost wickets at regular intervals in their innings and were never able to recover from a poor start.
  • Conway and Ravindra's partnership: Conway and Ravindra played brilliantly to put on a match-winning partnership for New Zealand. They both scored centuries and kept the England bowlers at bay.
  • Boult and Southee's bowling: Boult and Southee were superb with the ball for New Zealand. They both picked up three wickets and kept the England batsmen under pressure.

Conclusion:

New Zealand's victory was a comprehensive one. They outplayed England in all departments and deserved to win the match. Conway and Ravindra's partnership was the highlight of the match, and they will be hoping to continue their good form in the tournament.


ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 fixtures

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