New Zealand secured their second consecutive victory in the ongoing World Cup 2023 in India. They defeated the Netherlands by 99 runs in Hyderabad, following their previous win against defending champions England by 9 wickets.
New Zealand batted first after losing the toss and posted a total of 322 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Will Young led the way with 70 runs, Captain Tom Latham added 53 runs, and Rachin Ravindra contributed 51 runs. Devon Conway chipped in with 32 runs, while Mitchell Santner remained unbeaten with 36 runs.
Milestones!
-First 5 wicket haul of the 2023 @cricketworldcup
-First 5 wicket haul by a spinner for NZ at a men's ICC Cricket World Cup
-First ODI 5 wicket haul at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium
-Santner's second ODI 5 wicket haulCard | https://t.co/yjDWlW2uBm #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/h33ifwZMUN
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In response, the Netherlands were bowled out for 223 runs in 46.3 overs, with Mitchell Santner being the standout performer for New Zealand, taking 5 wickets.
The Kiwis’ batting display featured half-centuries from Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, and Captain Tom Latham. Despite losing the toss and opting to bat, they built a strong foundation with a 77-run partnership for the second wicket between Young (70 off 80 balls) and Ravindra (51 off 51 balls). Captain Tom Latham’s quick 53 off 46 balls pushed the team’s score past 300. Young ended a series of maiden overs by the Netherlands’ bowlers with two fours off Ryan Klein in the fourth over. Young and Ravindra both reached half-centuries, and Santner’s brisk 36 not out helped New Zealand reach their total.
In the Netherlands’ innings, Colin Ackerman top-scored with 69 runs, including 5 fours. Scott Edwards scored 30 runs, and Engelbrecht added 29 runs, but the rest of the team struggled to make an impact. Mitchell Santner’s impressive bowling performance, with 5 wickets, proved decisive for New Zealand.
