Ahmedabad: New Zealand also avenged their loss in the 2019 final by defeating England by 9 wickets with 82 balls to spare in the ODI World Cup opener here on Thursday thanks to brilliant centuries and a record partnership between left-arm batsmen Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra.
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New Zealand were given a target of 283 runs:Playing without skipper Kane Williamson, New Zealand were given a target of 283 runs in 36.2 overs for the loss of 1 wicket. Conway scored an unbeaten 152 off 121 balls with 19 fours and 3 sixes, while Ravindra played an unbeaten innings of 123 off 96 balls that included 11 fours and five sixes. Both scored career highs.
An unbroken partnership of 273 runs: Conway and Ravindra put on an unbroken partnership of 273 runs for the second wicket. This is the highest partnership by New Zealand for any wicket in a World Cup. With this valiant effort, New Zealand was able to put behind the bitter memories of the 2019 final when they lost the title to England on a boundary count.
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England first innings: After being called to bat first, England could only manage 282 for 9 as they lost wickets at regular intervals. Veteran batsman Joe Root contributed the highest with 77 runs. New Zealand spinner Glenn Phillips took 2 wickets for 17 runs in 3 overs, including players like Root and all-rounder Moeen Ali (11). Mitchell Santner took 2 for 37 runs and Matt Henry took 3 wickets for 48 runs in 10 overs.
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