Australia vs New Zealand at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium in Dharamshala is going to one of the best matches of World Cup 2023. Pat Cummins’ Australia has had a shaky beginning to the ICC World Cup ., but they have won their last three matches convincingly. New Zealand, on the other hand, has done well in the tournament, except for the last match against India.
Currently New Zealand ranked number three on the table of points, and Australia is ranked number four. New Zealand has dominated their opponents in this game, while Australia has had difficulties with the stronger teams. New Zealand, however, will be hesitant to play as they have lost their previous match against India. On the other hand Australia is riding a wave of three consecutive victories.
Australia vs New Zealand World Cup 2023: Final playing XI
Australia: Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (C), Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (C), Glenn Phillips, Jimmy Neesham, Mitch Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson and Trent Boult
Toss
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham has won the toss and opted to bowl first in the Tasmanian derby against Australia at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday.
Australia vs New Zealand World Cup 2023: Head To Head Record
The Tasman Sea separates Australia and New Zealand. They regularly play intense matches against one another. Both teams are high quality, ensuring viewers witness an exciting match with no easy outcome. Australia is leading New Zealand 8-3 in the ICC World Cup.
In the last few decades, both nations have seen a dramatic change in their cricket, with the Kiwis emerging as the better team. The Australian team performs well in their home grounds, but they have struggled to beat strong teams on unpredictable pitches.
Australia vs New Zealand: First ten over Australia’s Destruction
In the thrilling cricket match, Australia’s opener David Warner set the tone early on, hitting a couple of boundary fours in the very first over, showing his intent. But it was in the second over, bowled by Henry, that the fireworks truly began, with Warner smashing three massive sixes. As the fours and sixes continued to flow, Henry’s bowling figures started to look ominous at 3-0-44-0. Even Lockie Ferguson, considered one of the fastest bowlers, couldn’t escape the onslaught, conceding 19 runs off his first over.
Warner was in sensational form, reaching his fifty in just 28 balls, showcasing his prowess as a formidable batsman. The Australian team’s 100 runs came up in a mere 8.5 overs, underlining their dominance in the match.
In a remarkable feat, ‘The Head,’ returned to the team and achieved a 25-ball fifty, the fastest in the ongoing World Cup. Warner’s brilliance was highlighted when he smashed a lightning-fast 154kph delivery from Lockie Ferguson into the stands, leaving the fans in awe of his explosive batting display. It was an exhilarating match, filled with breathtaking moments and outstanding performances.
- Warner gets going with a couple of fours in the first over
- Henry is smashed for three sixes in his second over
- Fours and sixes continue to flow as Henry’s figures read 3-0-44-0
- Lockie, too, is not spared, as he’s taken for 19 off his first over
- Warner brings up his fifty off just 28 balls
- Australia’s 100 comes up in 8.5 overs
- The head returns to the team with a 25-ball fifty – the fastest in this WC
- Warner smashes a 154kph delivery from Lockie into the stands
Some World Cup Records
Highest team scores after the first five overs in a WC match
71/0 – NZ vs SA, Auckland, 2015 SF
67/0 – NZ vs ENG, Wellington, 2015
60/0 – AUS vs NZ, Dharamsala, 2023
54/1 – CAN vs AUS, Bengaluru, 2011
Highest team scores after first ten overs in an ODI
133/0 – SL vs ENG, Leeds, 2006
119/1 – WI vs CAN, Centurion, 2003 WC
118/0 – AUS vs NZ, Dharamsala, 2023 WC
118/0 – NZ vs SL, Christchurch, 2015
116/2 – NZ vs ENG, Wellington, 2015 WC
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