The England vs New Zealand result turned out to be an unexpected one given the absence of several players for the Black Caps. In the grand opening fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, New Zealand showcased their skill as a unit with a commanding victory over England to avenge their narrow defeat in the final of the last edition against them.
The match, held in Ahmedabad, witnessed a blend of exceptional bowling and explosive batting from the Kiwis.
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England, batting first, posted a competitive total of 282/9, with Joe Root being the standout performer with a well-crafted 77. However, New Zealand's response was nothing short of spectacular.
The duo of Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra took center stage, stitching together an unbroken partnership of 273 runs. Conway dazzled with a blistering 152*, while the young Ravindra announced his arrival with an unbeaten 123, earning him the Player of the Match award.
The Kiwis chased down the target with a whopping 82 balls to spare, setting a strong statement at the onset of the tournament.
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England vs New Zealand result: New Zealand win by nine wickets
The opening fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 saw New Zealand deliver a dominant performance against England, winning by a staggering nine wickets. The match took place in Ahmedabad on October 05, 2023.
Match Highlights
- England's innings: England managed to score 282/9 in their 50 overs. Joe Root was the top scorer for England with a well-played 77. However, New Zealand's bowlers, particularly Matt Henry (3-48) and Mitchell Santner (2-37), kept the English batsmen in check. Notably, Santner's 10 overs did not concede a single boundary.
- New Zealand's chase: In response to England's total, New Zealand chased down the target with 82 balls to spare. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra were the stars of the show. Conway scored a blistering 152*, while Ravindra contributed an unbeaten 123*. Their partnership of 273 runs is now the highest for New Zealand in World Cup history. Conway's century came up in just 83 balls, breaking Martin Guptill's record for the fastest World Cup century by a New Zealander. Ravindra, on the other hand, became the youngest New Zealander to score a century in a global tournament at the age of 23.
- England's bowling: Despite an early breakthrough by Sam Curran, who dismissed Will Young for a duck, the English bowlers struggled to make further inroads. Chris Woakes and Mark Wood were particularly expensive, with the latter conceding 38 runs in his first three overs.
Man of the Match | England vs New Zealand Result
Rachin Ravindra was named the Player of the Match for his exceptional innings of an unbeaten 123. His century, combined with Conway's 152*, formed the backbone of New Zealand's successful chase.
At just 23 years old, Ravindra showcased his talent and potential on the global stage, becoming the youngest New Zealander to score a century in a global tournament.
His innings was marked by aggressive shot-making and a mature approach, ensuring New Zealand's dominant victory over England.
Two quickfire hundreds from Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway helped New Zealand to a comfortable win in the #CWC23 opener 👊#ENGvNZ 📝: https://t.co/ROYLnOtSh0 pic.twitter.com/d9iBySMrR5
— ICC (@ICC) October 5, 2023
England vs New Zealand Final Scorecard
The final scorecard of the England vs New Zealand game.
England Innings: 282-9 (50 Ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Bairstow | 33 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 94.29 |
| Malan | 14 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 58.33 |
| Root | 77 | 86 | 4 | 1 | 89.53 |
| Harry Brook | 25 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 156.25 |
| Moeen | 11 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 64.71 |
| Jos Buttler (c & wk) | 43 | 42 | 2 | 2 | 102.38 |
| Livingstone | 20 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 90.91 |
| Sam Curran | 14 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 73.68 |
| Chris Woakes | 11 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 91.67 |
| Adil Rashid | 15* | 13 | 0 | 1 | 115.38 |
| Mark Wood | 13* | 14 | 0 | 0 | 92.86 |
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Boult | 10 | 1 | 48 | 1 | 4.80 |
| Matt Henry | 10 | 1 | 48 | 3 | 4.80 |
| Santner | 10 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 3.70 |
| Neesham | 7 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 10 | 0 | 76 | 1 | 7.60 |
| Glenn Phillips | 3 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 5.70 |
New Zealand Innings: 283-1 (36.2 Ov)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Devon Conway | 152* | 121 | 19 | 3 | 125.62 |
| Will Young | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 123* | 96 | 11 | 5 | 128.12 |
Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Chris Woakes | 6 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 7.50 |
| Sam Curran | 6 | 2 | 47 | 1 | 7.80 |
| Mark Wood | 5 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Moeen Ali | 9.2 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 6.40 |
| Adil Rashid | 7 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 6.70 |
| Liam Livingstone | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8.00 |
