Cricket World Cup 2023, ENG vs NZ: What an impressive start to the 2023 ODI World Cup we have actually had at Ahmedabad’s renowned Narendra Modi Stadium where New Zealand wiped out the protecting champs England beating them by 9 wickets on Thursday (October 5). Riding on marvelous knocks from Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway, the Black Caps reached their target of 283 runs in simply 36.2 overs.
It was an astonishing efficiency from the 2019 finalists as they lacked their long-term captain Kane Williamson, essential pacer Tim Southee, and first-choice spinner Ish Sodhi in this contest. Stand-in skipper Tom Lathan turned the batting lineup with Ravindra can be found in early and it ended up being a masterstroke for his side on Thursday.
Fans went nuts on social networks after New Zealand beat the magnificent group of England led by Jos Buttler, who was left unaware as soon as New Zealand started.
Checkout the fan responses here:
McCullum going to New Zealand dressing space after the match. #WorldCup #NZvsENG #ENGvNZ #CricketWorldCup 2023 pic.twitter.com/ghWQF1MtZs Garv (@garrvitizm) October 5, 2023
NZ vs Eng pic.twitter.com/uWUvFYTPfB
— Gagan (@ 1no_aalsi _) October 5, 2023
New Zealand to England today. #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/t3u89mGapt– Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 5, 2023
Rachin Ravindra is speaking about his name #ENGvNZ #blackcaps #CWC 23 #NarendraModiStadium #WC 2023 #icccricketworldcup 2023 “Virat Kohli” Misbah” #EnglandCricket #England #KapilSharma #PAKvNED “Rahul Dravid” New Zealand” Sachin Tendulkar pic.twitter.com/txQRYyUc8O
— Mission (@missionnX) October 5, 2023
World Cup teams
England team: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler(w/c), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Harry Brook, Gus Atkinson, Reece Topley, David Willey.
New Zealand team: Devon Conway, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham(w/c), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham.