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In a thrilling encounter during Match 27 of the ODI World Cup 2023, Australia emerged victorious against New Zealand in a high-scoring game at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. While the fixture provided breathtaking moments, New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham found himself in a bittersweet situation.
Neesham was a central figure in New Zealand’s valiant chase of 389, but his efforts fell just short. On the second-to-last ball of the final over, The 33-year-old was run-out after contributing 58 runs from 33 deliveries. With six runs needed off one ball after his dismissal, the Blackcaps faced a seemingly insurmountable task, and they ultimately lost by five runs in the highest-scoring World Cup match ever, with a total of 771 runs on the board.
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James Neesham’s old tweet goes viral
What added an intriguing twist to the story was the resurgence of an old tweet from Neesham, which quickly went viral after the game. The tweet, originally posted in the wake of New Zealand’s narrow loss to England in the 2019 ODI World Cup final, a fixture that concluded with England prevailing on the boundary count rule, contained advice for young kids. The Auckland-born cricketer suggested that they should reconsider pursuing sports as a career option and instead opt for hobbies like baking or other leisure activities that offer a happier and carefree life.
Kids, don’t take up sport. Take up baking or something. Die at 60 really fat and happy.
— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) July 15, 2019
Ongoing tournament standings
As the CWC 2023 progresses, New Zealand find themselves in the third position on the points table, having accumulated eight points from six games. Australia, on the other hand, hold the fourth position with the same number of points and matches played, with South Africa leading the chart. The tournament continues to provide fans with exhilarating moments and unforeseen twists, as teams battle for supremacy on the cricketing stage.
