Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra shine in stellar partnership World cup 2023
The World Cup 2023 beginning.Britain’s guard of their Reality Cup title started with a nine-wicket pounding because of New Zealand in Ahmedabad. A rematch of the final four years ago offered none of the tension of that Lord’s epic with the Black Caps cantering home in pursuit of 283. They reached their target with 13.4 overs to spare – both Dion Conway and Rachin Ravindra scored brilliant centuries. Conway scored 152 not out and Ravindra remained unbeaten on 123 as the pair put on a sensational 273-run partnership – the fourth-highest in men’s World Cup history.rendered England’s attack toothless.
ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 Ahmedabad
England 282-9 (50 overs): Root 77(86), Buttler 43 (42); Henry 3-48
New Zealand 283-1 (36.2 overs): Conway 152* (121, Ravindra 123* (96)
New Zealand won by nine wickets
England’s Struggles and Challenges Ahead World cup 2023
All is not lost for Jos Buttler’s side. The tournament follows the format of the previous 50-over World Cup, where they lost three times in the 10-team round-robin stage before lifting the trophy. But the way the defeat got increasingly ugly, plus the effects of the net run-rate, made it a very troubling start. At the halfway point, their total looked 30 runs below par. Conway and Ravindra’s performance makes it another 100. England captain Buttler has said his side are looking to “attack” rather than “defend” their title but instead saw their innings stalled by a series of timid dismissals.
Root’s Form and New Zealand’s Bowling Prowess World cup 2023
England captain Buttler has spoken of his desire to “attack” rather than “defend” his title but his innings was instead hampered by a series of timid dismissals. Jonny Bairstow was caught at long-off off spinner Mitchell Santner for 33, Buttler shone with 43 – including two fine sixes – before Matt Henry was tried to see off. Bolt through Gully and Liam Livingstone straight to long off for 20.
Root, who came into the tournament with a remarkable dip in form after scoring just 39 runs in his last four innings, tried to hold England together. His first six came with one of his trademark reverse ramps and he hit just four more boundaries well, until he was out, bowled by Glenn Phillips while trying. a reverse sweep, ended England’s hope of passing 300. New Zealand’s bowlers were canny, and the Black Caps were without key players due to injury.
This blog covers New Zealand’s dominant performance against England in the Cricket World Cup 2023 opener, highlighting the spectacular partnership between Conway and Ravindra, England’s struggles, and the challenges ahead for both teams in the tournament.
