This blog is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 opening match between England and Sri Lanka on October 5, 2023.
This blog is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 opening match between England and Sri Lanka on October 5, 2023.
- New Zealand defeated reigning champions England by nine wickets following an all-round performance in the opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.
- Devon Conway scored 152 not out and youngster Rachin Ravindra made an unbeaten 123 as New Zealand chased 283 with 82 balls to spare. Matt Henry picked up three wickets for the Black Caps.
- England were underwhelming with the bat, with only Jos Buttler stepping up, while their bowlers also struggled against a formidable New Zealand attack.
- The World Cup will run for more than six weeks and will see 10 teams compete for cricket’s most coveted trophy.