Ahmedabad: Defending champion England has set handsome target of 283 to New Zealand in the first match of ICC men’s World Cup 2023 here at Ahmedabad’s Narendar Modi stadium.
New Zealand opted to field first after winning the toss and they proved they were right in their decision
As four of the UK batters bowled out at 118 runs.
While Joe Root scored first half century of the World cup and he was also remained top scorer from the Kivi’s side.
The partnership between skipper Jos Buttler and Joe Root played a vital role in cemented the handsome target of 282 runs.
From the New Zealand side Matt Henry was the highest wicket taker in the match taking 3 wickets , Micthel Satner, Glenn Phillips got two wickets each while Rachin Ravendra and Trent Boult took one wicket each.
Root leads England's batting effort; Henry, Santner and Phillips keep the reigning champions below 300 – who's winning this?https://t.co/Bl1Erv1Med | #ENGvNZ | #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/dkIORkVXsL
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While Joe Root scored first half century of the World cup and he was also remained top scorer from the Kivi’s side. Whereas others were prominent batters from New Zealand Skipper Jos Buttler 43, Johnny Bairstow 33 runs, Liam Livingstone 20, Harry Brook 25, David Maland 14.
