ENG vs NZ: In a thrilling 1st ODI of the 4-match series. New Zealand delivered a commanding performance, securing an 8-wicket victory over England. The standout feature of the match was the remarkable centuries scored by Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell, propelling New Zealand to a 1-0 series lead.
ENG vs NZ 1st ODI New Zealand’s Dominance
New Zealand’s captain, Tom Latham, won the toss and opted to invite England to bat first. Despite England’s best efforts, including notable half-century innings from Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan, Liam Livingstone, and Ben Stokes, they could only muster a total of 291 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 50 overs.
Jos Buttler emerged as England’s top run-scorer with a well-crafted 72 runs from 68 balls, featuring 5 fours and 2 sixes. Dawid Malan contributed with a half-century, amassing 54 runs from 53 balls, including 9 fours.
Liam Livingstone and Ben Stokes both scored 52 runs, facing 40 and 69 balls, respectively, and their partnership added 88 runs in 104 balls. New Zealand’s bowling prowess was led by Rachin Ravindra, who took 3 crucial wickets, while Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson chipped in with 2 and 1 wickets, respectively.
ENG vs NZ: New Zealand’s Triumph
Chasing a challenging target, the New Zealand team displayed exceptional skill and determination, reaching the goal with only 2 wickets lost in 45.4 overs. Daryl Mitchell was the star performer for New Zealand, scoring an unbeaten 118 runs, which included 7 fours and 7 sixes.
Devon Conway also remained unbeaten, contributing 113 runs from 121 balls. The partnership between these two players was nothing short of spectacular, amassing an incredible 180* runs in 152 balls. David Willey and Adil Rashid managed to take one wicket each for England.
ENG vs NZ: Victory for New Zealand
With this impressive performance. New Zealand clinched victory in the 4-match series, establishing a 1-0 lead. The match was a testament to their batting prowess and determination to succeed on the international stage. Stay tuned for more exciting cricket action in this series.
