• New Zealand registered a comprehensive win over England in the first of the four-match ODI series.

  • Devon Conway was named 'Player of the Match' for his brilliant century.

Twitter Reactions: Centuries from Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell lead New Zealand to a comfortable win in the first ODI against England
Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell guide New Zealand to victory (Photo Source: Twitter)

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In a high scoring contest during the New Zealand tour of England 2023, New Zealand emerged victorious in the first ODI against England at Sophia Gardens on Friday. The visitors demonstrated their prowess with a brilliant all-round performance that saw them clinch victory by 8 wickets.

England Innings: 291/6 (50 Overs)

England batted first after losing the toss and posted a competitive total of 291-6 in their allotted 50 overs. Several batsmen made significant contributions to the total, with captain Jos Buttler leading the way with a stellar knock of 72 runs off 68 balls, featuring 5 fours and 2 sixes. Dawid Malan (54 runs off 53 balls) and Liam Livingstone (52 runs off 40 balls) also played valuable innings. New Zealand’s spinner Rachin Ravindra was the most successful bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 48 runs in his 10 overs.

New Zealand Innings: 297/2 (45.4 Overs)

In pursuit of the target, New Zealand showcased exceptional batting prowess, reaching the target with 26 balls to spare. Devon Conway was the star of the show, crafting a magnificent century. He scored 111 runs off 121 balls, including 13 fours and 1 six. Daryl Mitchell provided ample support, smashing a brilliant 118 runs off just 91 balls, which included 7 fours and an impressive 7 sixes. New Zealand achieved victory with authority, posting 297-2 in 45.4 overs.

Player of the Match:

Conway’s outstanding century and pivotal role in New Zealand’s successful chase earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award.

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This comprehensive victory gave New Zealand a 1-0 lead in the ODI series, setting the stage for an exciting cricketing rivalry between the two teams in the upcoming matches.

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