England's Cricket World Cup title defence is off to the worst possible start thanks to a rampant New Zealand.
A Watch and Act warning is in place for Mount Sheila in the Shire of Ashburton, WA. Keep up to date withNew Zealand steamrollered defending champions England by nine wickets in the opening match of the ODI World Cup, demonstrating again their knack of punching above their weight in showpiece events.Rachin Ravindra made an unbeaten century on his World Cup debut for NZ
Electing to field on Thursday, New Zealand's bowlers restricted their opponents to 9-282, a modest total considering the firepower in England's usually formidable batting line-up. Matt Henry claimed 3-48 for New Zealand, while their three spinners shared five wickets on a hot afternoon at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
The left-handers appeared to be competing with each other to reach the 50-mark — both getting there in 36 balls in the end.Joe Root puts his arm around England quick Mark Wood, who was hit for nine boundaries in just 5 overs by NZ batsmen.Ravindra, who collaborated in an epic unbroken 273-run partnership with Conway, took one delivery fewer to notch up his maiden ODI hundred in what was a memorable World Cup debut.
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