In the 11th match of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023, New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 8 wickets. With contributions from almost every player, the Kiwis continue their winning run in the tournament. They outplayed Bangladesh in all three departments and won the game convincingly. Meanwhile, this victory is more special for the team as it came under Kane Williamson’s captaincy, who made a comeback after six months.
Earlier, after winning the toss, Williamson opted to field first. His decision did go well with the team, as pacer Trent Boult dismissed Litton Das for a golden duck. Soon, Bangladesh lost the plot as their top order failed to face the Kiwi pacers. The team lost four wickets for just 56 runs and was looking at the backfoot. However, skipper Shakib Al Hasan and wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim added 95 runs for the fifth wicket.
Shakib, in his innings, scored 40 runs off 51 balls with the help of three fours and two sixes. Meanwhile, Rahim, in his innings, scored 66 runs off 75 balls with the help of six fours and two sixes. After their departure, Mahmudullah’s quick 41 helped Bangladesh post a competitive total of 245/9 in 50 overs. New Zealand pacer Pacer Lockie Ferguson clinched three wickets, while Matt Henry and Trent Boult got two wickets.
Kane Williamson made a blistering comeback in ODI cricket
Chasing a tricky total, New Zealand got off to a shaky start as opener Rachin Ravindra failed to make an impact. He was dismissed by pacer Mustafizur Rahman for just nine runs. However, after his departure, Devon Conway and Kane Williamson added 80 runs for the second wicket. Conway, in his inning, scored 45 runs off 59 balls with the help of three fours.
After his departure, Williamson and Daryl Mitchell added 108 runs before Williamson retired. Williamson, in his comeback inning, scored 78 runs off 107 balls with the help of eight fours and a six. On the other hand, Mitchell, in his inning, scored an unbeaten 89 runs off 67 balls with the help of six fours and four sixes. With this victory, New Zealand are table-toppers with six points in three matches.
Here is how fans react to New Zealand’s victory:
Ind vs nz final?
— Vishal (@kohlifanvishal) October 13, 2023
Most Odis runs for NZ ?? (innings)
8602 (220) – Ross Taylor
8007 (268) – Stephen Fleming
7346 (195) – Martin Guptill
7090 (217) – Nathan Astle
6633 (154) – Kane Williamson— Bhullar (@loverajbhullar) October 13, 2023
Inke saare players ka contribution hai???
— Bolo Yaarrrr (@ShaRo45264) October 13, 2023
Everyone played very well
— Abhishek ? (@Enggabhishekgzp) October 13, 2023
They are going to play this year's final too ?? pic.twitter.com/9sbCNgQfzR
— Tanveer Hassan (@tanveercric56_) October 13, 2023
New Zealand be like pic.twitter.com/zcKvO4doCl
— Ash (@Ashsay_) October 13, 2023
New Zealand is different team in world cup
— Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) October 13, 2023
Pak will be the first team to defeat them
— Shimaiem (@MisTy_Here_) October 13, 2023
NZ & SA both teams looking strong after thier each 2 matches
Thier bowling and batting all good
— Guri Pbks (@Guri_Pbks) October 13, 2023
