England vs New Zealand, Cricket World Cup 2023 Highlights: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra Tame England As New Zealand Clinch 9-Wicket Win

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: New Zealand win by 9 wickets

New Zealand (283/1) beat England (282/9) by nine wickets in the ODI World Cup 2023 opening match. For New Zealand, Devon Conway scored 152* while Rachin Ravindra scored 123*. Earlier for England, Joe Root scored 77 while Jos Buttler scored 43. Matt Henry took three wickets while Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner took two each. 

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: New Zealand need 18 runs to win

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra escalated the proceedings as they smash quick boundaries. In the previous over of Sam Cuuran, the duo scores 20 runs, which include two boundaries and a six from Conway. Now, New Zealand need 18 off 90 balls to win. 

NZ 265/1 (35 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Ravindra hits 100

Rachin Ravindra takes a single off Liam Livingstone’s delivery and brings up his century in style. It is his maiden international century and he brings it up in 82 balls. Both the batters are on fire and slowly guiding New Zealand to victory in the World Cup opener. 

NZ 214/1 (30.4 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: 200 up for NZ

New Zealand are moving ahead strongly in the chase as Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway have stitched a massive partnership. In the previous over of Mark Wood, the duo scores 8 runs as New Zealand go past the 200-run mark. 

NZ 200/1 (27 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Conway hits ton

Devon Conway takes a single off Mark Wood’s delivery and brings up his century in style. It is his fifth century in the 50-over format and he brings it up in 83 balls. New Zealand are inching closer towards a dominant victory.  

NZ 193/1 (26.1 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: 8 runs off the over

In the previous over of Chris Woakes, the duo of Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra scores eight runs. The over includes a six from Ravindra as he also inches closer towards his century. 

NZ 176/1 (23 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Conway nears ton

Devon Conway is unleashing his fury on England bowlers as he is brilliantly dealing in boundaries. He is currently batting at 88 and inching closer towards his century. 

NZ 162/1 (21 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: England eye wickets

England bowlers are desperately waiting to break the partnership of Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra. In the previous over of Adil Rashid, the duo scores 8 runs, which include a boundary from Ravindra. 

NZ 138/1 (17 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Conway hits 50

Devon Conway hits a boundary off Adil Rashid’s delivery and brings up his half century in style. It is his third half-century in the 50-over format and he brings it up in 36 balls. Terrific batting from the both Conway and Rachin Ravindra. 

NZ 105/1 (12.4 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Ravindra hits 50

Rachin Ravindra hits a six off Moeen Ali’s delivery and brings up his half century in style. It is his second half-century in the 50-over format and he brings it up in 36 balls. Terrific batting from the youngster. 

NZ 99/1 (11.5 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Ravindra nears 50

Rachin Ravindra has completely changed the momentum of the game as he is dealing in boundaries. he is currently batting at 39 and inching closer towards his half-century. It will be second half-century in the ODI format. 

NZ 73/1 (9 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Big over for NZ

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra have changed gears as New Zealand are back on track in the chase. In the Previous over of Mark Wood, the duo scores 17 runs, which include a boundary from Conway and a six and a boundary from Ravindra. 

NZ 54/1 (7 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Conway-Ravindra steady

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra are stitching a good partnership and taking New Zealand ahead in the chase. In the previous over of Sam Curran, the duo scores 10 runs, which include a boundary from Ravindra. 

NZ 37/1 (6 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Maiden over

Sam Curran has been really impressive with the ball so far as he has not conceded a single run in his two overs. In the previous over also, the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway cautiously taking New Zealand ahead in the game. 

NZ 19/1 (4 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: 9 runs off the over

Despite losing the wicket of Will Young at an early stage, New Zealand still get a big over. In the previous over of Chris Woakes, the duo of Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra score nine runs, which include two boundaries from the latter. 

NZ 19/1 (3 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: OUT

OUT!!! Sam Curran has provided England with their first breakthrough as he dismissed Will Young for 0. The ball hits the edge of the bat and travels straight to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler, who then takes a brilliant catch. First wicket gone for New Zealand in the chase.

NZ 10/1 (1.1 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: We are back

Hello and welcome to the second innings of the ODI World Cup 2023 match between England and New Zealand. In the chase of 283, Devon Conway and Will Young have opened for New Zealand. On the other hand, Chris Woakes will be bowling the first over for England. 

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: England 282/9 in 50 overs

England finish their innings at 282/9 in 50 overs against New Zealand in the ODI World Cup 2023 opener. For England, Joe Root scored 77 while Jos Buttler scored 43. Apart from them, Jonny Bairstow also scored 33. For New Zealand, Matt Henry took three wickets while Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner took two wickets each. 

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: OUT

OUT!!! New Zealand have taken two wickets in a quick succession. The first one was taken by Glenn Phillips, who removed Chris Woakes for 11. Later, Matt Henry took his third wicket of the day and removed Sam Curran for 14, 

ENG 252/9 (45.4 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: OUT

OUT!!! Glenn Phillips has provided New Zealand with a big breakthrough as he removed Joe Root for 77. Root gets completely bamboozled by the delivery as the ball rattles up the stumps. Seventh wicket gone for England. 

ENG 229/7 (41.1 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: OUT

OUT!!! Trent Boult gets his first wicket of the day and this time, Liam Livingstone becomes his prey. Livingstone smashes it hard for a boundary but gets confused by the slower delivery and ends up giving a catch to Matt Henry. Sixth wicket gone for England.  

ENG 221/6 (38.5 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: 12 runs off the over

Despite losing the wicket of Jos Buttler, the momentum is towards the England’s side. In the previous over of Rachin Ravindra, the duo of Liam Livingstone and Joe Root score 12 runs, which include two boundaries from the former. 

ENG 203/5 (35 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: OUT

OUT!!! Matt Henry has provided New Zealand with a massive breakthrough as he dismisses Jos Buttler for 43. The ball hits the edge of the bat as the ball travels straight to wicketkeeper Tom Latham, who then takes a simple catch. Fifth wicket gone for England. 

ENG 188/5 (33.2 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Buttler nears 50

After Joe Root, Jos Buttler also changes gear and starts dealing in boundaries. He is currently batting at 43 and inching closer towards his half-century. 

ENG 187/4 (33 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Root hits 50

Joe Root takes a single off Trent Boult’s delivery and brings up his half-century. It is his 37th half-century in the ODI format and he brings it up in 57 balls. Root and Buttler are standing solid for England. 

ENG 166/4 (29.4 overs)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Six runs!

Into the stands! Slapped straight down the ground. That’s vintage Buttler. Anticipates the ball well. Too full from Neesham. He doesn’t miss those

ENG: 163/4 (28.3)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Root moves to 46!

Buttler needs to stay with Root in the middle. England need a big partnership from here. England have a long batting tail but these two can rotate the strike. Root is 46 and Buttler has raced his way to 17.

ENG: 149/4 (26.5)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: He has cleaned him up!

Moeen swipes and misses. Terrible shot-selection. Mitchell, Ravindra and now Phillips, New Zealand spinner are doing the job for the team.

Moeen Ali b Phillips 11 (17)

ENG: 118/4 (21.2)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Root-Ali eye recovery!

This is intelligent batting from Joe Root and Moeen Ali. The run-rate is not bad. A big partnership from here could easily get them over 300. But these two need to bat for the next 10-15 overs

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Brook is gone!

4,4,6 and Brook had his sight set on another maximum. However, he messes up his pull and Conway makes a stunning run to pouch the ball at midwicket

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Back to back boundaries!

Harry Brook rocks back, makes room and slaps another four over midwicket. Excellent start this for Brook

ENG: 88/2 (16.4)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Welcome boundary!!!

Brook welcomes Neesham with a exquisite cover drive! Pierced through the gap and no cutting that off at long-off 

ENG: 78/2 (15.1)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Another wicket!

Caught at wide long-off! Bairstow skewed his shot too straight, and Daryly Mitchell was lurking inside the rope to gobble the offering. This could be a huge blow

Jonny Bairstow c Mitchell b Santner 33 (35)

ENG: 64/2 (12.5)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Six runs!

Root ramps Boult for a six over the keeper’s head! Changes his stance and flips the length ball over his shoulder for six! Shades of Baz-ball in ODI

ENG: 60/1 (11.3)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Four runs!

Overpitched from Henry, and Bairstow finds the gap! Goes through covers for a boundary

ENG: 48/1 (9.6)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: OUT!

Edged and taken! Malan had a flash at it and gets a thick edge behind the stumps. Easy catch for NZ skipper Latham

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Make that two in a row!

Two boundaries on the trot! Henry’s short ball cuffed away through backward point by Bairstow. Boult came charging in from third man but fails to stop the ball. Caught in two minds about making a dive|

ENG: 35/0 (5.6)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Boundary!

Slashed over gully! A bit of movement on offer for Boult, and Malan throws his bat at it. Gets a solid connection from the bottom of the bat and the cherry flies over gully for a boundary

ENG: 25/0 (4.1)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Four runs!

Malan breaks the shackles! Half-volley from Boult, driven through covers for a boundary.

ENG: 20/0 (3.3)

ENG vs NZ, Cricket WC Live: Maiden over from Henry!

Clear evidence of good pace and bounce on this mixed-loam surface. Henry ends the over without conceding a run or extra. 

ENG: 12/0 (1.6)