ENG vs NZ, World Cup 2023 Highlights: Conway, Ravindra smash tons as New Zealand beat England by 9 wickets
New Zealand shot out England in the opening game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as they chased down 283 runs as easily as one could with 82 balls remaining. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra smashed hundreds after New Zealand bowled out England for just 282 on a good batting surface.
ENG vs NZ, World Cup 2023 Highlights: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra smash centuries as New Zealand beat England by 9 wickets
It was a colossal loss for defending champions England in the first game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against New Zealand as the Blackcaps were on fire on the opening night. Chasing a target of 283 runs, New Zealand came out all guns blazing and coasted home with 82 balls to spare as Devon Conway and the World Cup debutant Rachin Ravindra smashed centuries. The real winner was the bowling for New Zealand, who were without two of their lead pacers Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson. Matt Henry, Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips combined to take wickets at regular intervals as except for Joe Root no other England batter could play long and eventually they fell short, by a lot. England will hope to come back in their second game against Bangladesh in Dharamsala in four days' time.
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October 05, 2023 8:43 PM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta
Conway, Ravindra smash England with a proper win
That's it! New Zealand have done it. They have avenged the 2019 World Cup final heartbreak by giving a 9-wicket pasting to England.
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October 05, 2023 8:40 PM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta
New Zealand are shrugging England off like dust
Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra are shrugging England off like dust as Jos Buttler is looking for places to hide.
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October 05, 2023 8:33 PM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta
Ravindra gets to his century, his first in ODIs and what a stage to get it
Rachin Ravindra got to his century off just 82 balls, his first in ODIs and what a stage to do it for the 23-year-old. Ravindra never slowed down and easily achieved his ton as New Zealand are powering their way to a massive win against England.
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October 05, 2023 8:30 PM (IST) Posted by Anshul Gupta
Devon Conway hits ton
Devon Conway completed his century first amid a 200-plus stand with Rachin Ravindra as New Zealand were bossing England in the World Cup opener in Ahmedabad. Conway wasn't in the best of forms coming into the tournament but has turned on the heat when it mattered.
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October 05, 2023 7:24 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
New Zealand dominate
New Zealand are in complete control of the game with 143 runs on the scoreboard after 18 overs. Conway bats on 73* off 55 balls and Rachin Ravindra is playing at 69* off 53 balls.
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October 05, 2023 7:04 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
Conway registers impressive fifty
New Zealand cross the 100-run mark during the 13th over as Devon Conway completes his fifty in 37 balls.
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October 05, 2023 7:00 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
36-ball fifty for debutant Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra brings his maiden World Cup fifty in just 36 balls to boost New Zealand to 99 runs in just 12 overs.
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October 05, 2023 6:55 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
New Zealand in lead
Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra are looking for a big win as New Zealand produce 81 runs from the first 10 overs.
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October 05, 2023 6:35 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
New Zealand look to balance game
After losing Will Young early, New Zealand find the momentum for a stable start. Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway are looking in good rhythm as Kiwi add 37 runs after 6 overs.
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October 05, 2023 6:13 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
New Zealand off to poor start
Sam Curran picks out Will Young on his first delivery of the game in the second over to give England a perfect start. A golden duck for Young on his World Cup debut game.
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October 05, 2023 6:03 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
Major record created by England team
First time in cricket history, all 11 players managed to score in double digits in an ODI innings. A rare achievement for the English side.
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October 05, 2023 5:57 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
England to defend 282 runs
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October 05, 2023 5:40 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
New Zealand to chase 283-run target
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October 05, 2023 5:37 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
Wood, Rashid boost England to 282/9
England 282/9 after 50 overs. England manage to pull off a challenging total after some sensible cricket from Adil Rashid and Mark Wood for the tenth wicket. Joe Root top-scored with 77 runs off 86 balls for England while Mat Henry took three wickets for the Kiwis.
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October 05, 2023 5:13 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
New Zealand make late comeback
Mitchell Santner takes his second wicket to dismiss Chris Woakes. England down for 8 wickets with 250 runs on the scoreboard after 45 overs.
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October 05, 2023 5:12 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
Joe Root departs after brilliant knock
Glenn Phillips bowled out Joe Root who missed a reverse shot.
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October 05, 2023 4:56 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
England look to finish high
England - 229/6 after 41 overs. Trent Boult picks his first wicket of the game to dismiss Liam Livingstone. Joe Root remains strong with 76* off 84 balls and will look to boost England to a big total in the last 10 overs.
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October 05, 2023 4:23 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
Big Breakthrough for New Zealand
England - 188/5 after 33.2 overs. Matt Henry removes dangerous Jos Buttler with a thick edge finding Latham behind to break a crucial partnership. Buttler scored 43 off 42 balls.
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October 05, 2023 4:12 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
Joe Root completes 800 runs in ICC World Cup matches
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October 05, 2023 4:09 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
Jos Buttler and Joe Root dominate
England captain Jos Buttler and settled Joe Root add 50* runs for the fifth wicket to balance the game. England - 171/4 after 30.2 overs.
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October 05, 2023 4:05 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
Joe Root smashes 50
Joe Root scores his 37th ODI fifty to keep the scoreboard moving in the middle overs. England - 166/4 after 29.4 overs.
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October 05, 2023 3:51 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
England look for stability
England will be hoping for a long innings from Joe Root after losing the first four wickets. Root is batting at 43* off 45 balls as England score 135/4 after 25 overs.
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October 05, 2023 3:35 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
England wicket
Moeen Al out. Glenn Phillips bowled out the England all-rounder to put New Zealand ahead in the game for the first time. England bat at 118/4 after 21.2 overs.
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October 05, 2023 3:18 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
Harry Brook departs
England 94/3 after 17 overs: Harry Brook loses his wicket after smashing three consecutive boundaries off Rachin Ravindra. Brook scored 25 runs off 16 balls.
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October 05, 2023 3:01 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
England wicket
England - 64/2 after 13 overs: Mitchell Santner takes out Jonny Bairstow (33 off 35 balls) who found Daryl Mitchell at long-off while attempting a six. Harry Brook joins Joe Root in the middle.
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October 05, 2023 2:49 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
England reach 50
England - 54/1 after 11 overs: Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root trying to build up momentum as England reach a 50-run mark.
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October 05, 2023 2:38 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
England wicket
England - 40/1 after 7.4 overs. Matt Henry dismisses Dawid Malan to pick the first wicket of the World Cup 2023. Tom Latham picks an easy catch behind the stumps to end Malan's innings. Joe Root walks in to bat at no.3.
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October 05, 2023 2:32 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
England target big total?
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October 05, 2023 2:24 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
England off to positive start
England openers Jonny Bairstow and Dawid Malan provide a promising start with 26 runs after five overs without losing a wicket.
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October 05, 2023 2:02 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
World Cup is underway
And here we go folks, the 2023 World Cup is officially underway. The reload of the 2019 World Cup final is live. Dawid Malan and Jonny Bairstow to face Trent Boult.
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October 05, 2023 1:51 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Buttler at toss
Would've bowled first as well. Looks a really good wicket. Preparation has been okay. Had a good series against NZ at home. Very proud of the achievement four years ago. Ben's going to miss this game. Has a niggle with his hip. Guys missing out are Atkinson, Topley, Willey and Stokes.
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October 05, 2023 1:50 PM (IST) Posted by Varun Malik
Tom Latham at toss
Going to have a bowl. Looks a reasonably good surface. Hopefully later on it gets better to bat. Preparation has been great. Guys came together from different parts of the world a week ago. Unfortunately Kane's not quite ready yet. Ferguson has got a bit of a niggle. Sodhi, Kane, Southee all miss out.
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October 05, 2023 1:43 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
Playing XIs
England Playing XI: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
New Zealand Playing XI: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c & wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham, Matt Henry, Trent Boult
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October 05, 2023 1:35 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
New Zealand to bowl first, no Stokes, Williamson in World Cup opener
New Zealand's stand-in captain Tom Latham calls it correctly and wins the toss. England are forced to bat first in the World Cup opener.
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October 05, 2023 1:26 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
Pitch and weather update
There is no rain forecast today as the sun is blazing down at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. The pitch has a mixed soil surface so it will be a balanced one for both pacers and spinners.
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October 05, 2023 1:12 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
Big names missing the opener
Kane Williamson will sit this one out as the Kiwi management is not ready to introduce their star player too early into the tournament. Reports also suggest that England are also looking not to rush the returning all-rounder Ben Stokes. But we have plenty of star players to entertain us in the opening game.
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October 05, 2023 12:56 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
Squads
England Squad: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Harry Brook, Gus Atkinson, Reece Topley, David Willey
New Zealand Squad: Devon Conway, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham (c & wj), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham
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October 05, 2023 12:49 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
2019 Final rematch
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October 05, 2023 12:45 PM (IST) Posted by Sumeet Kavthale
ICC World Cup 2023 to kick off
Hello and welcome to our live blog for the opening ICC World Cup 2023 match between England and New Zealand. Pin this page for live updates and scores for the thrilling clash at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium starting at 2:00 PM. The toss will take place at 1:30 PM.