England vs New Zealand, World Cup 2023 highlights: Conway and Ravindra slam centuries as Kiwis crush ENG in opener

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra put on a 273-run stand that sealed New Zealand's 9-wicket win over the defending champions in match No.1 of the World Cup. Ravindra is named the Player of the Match for his blistering 123-run knock off just 96 balls.

All over! New Zealand make an early statement in the ODI World Cup with a comfortable win over England in the first game of the ICC event in India. "This is no other team, they are world champions, and they are blown away," Ravi Shastri sums it up quite nicely on-air as New Zealand have thrashed England by 9 wickets.

A proper thrashing! Devon Conway gets his 150 in style and New Zealand are set to seal a memorable win over England in the next over. New Zealand need 2 runs in 84 balls!

‘6 4 2 2 2 4’ - what a way to end Curran's over. New Zealand’s Conway is in a hurry to wrap up the contest at the world's largest cricket stadium. The required rate is below 1.45 for New Zealand, who are on the verge of a famous win over England in the World Cup opener. Conway creams another boundary to end the over. The Kiwis only need 18 runs to win!

Rachin was born to Indian parents in Wellington. He made his Test debut against India in India two years ago. Rachin watched the 2019 World Cup as a fanboy in one of Bangalore's stock exchange bars. From cheering for Kiwis in the 2019 World Cup at a Bengaluru bar to representing the Black Caps in the showpiece event in 2023 - Rachin has come a long way!

Rachin Ravindra is New Zealand's youngest men's ODI World Cup centurion. The Kiwi batter achieved the special feat at 23 years and 321 days old. New Zealand need 49 runs to beat England in the ODI World Cup opener. NZ 234-1 after 32.3 overs. Sam Curran leaks 8 runs in the 33rd over.

1975 - Dennis Amiss, 137 v India

1979 - Gordon Greenidge, 106* v India

1983 - Allan Lamb, 102 v New Zealand

1987 - Javed Miandad, 103 v Sri Lanka

1992 - Martin Crowe, 100* v Australia

1996 - Nathan Aslte, 101 v England

1999 - Sachin Tendulkar, 140* v Kenya

2003 - Brian Lara, 116 v South Africa

2007 - Ricky Ponting, 113 v Scotland

2011 - Virender Sehwag, 175 v Bangladesh

2015 - Aaron Finch, 135 v England

2019 - Joe Root 107 v Pakistan

2023 - Dev Conway v England

What a knock by the Kiwi youngster! Ravindra slams his maiden century in 82 balls. New Zealand need 61 runs to hammer England in the World Cup opener!

After Conway became the first centurion of the ODI World Cup 2023 in India, youngster Ravindra is closing in on his ton in match No.1 of the ICC event. Ravindra is only three runs away from the magical figures. New Zealand need 74 more runs to beat England in the World Cup opener. Twenty-one overs to go!

England vs New Zealand Live Score: It has come in just 83 deliveries. One of the greatest World Cup innings you would ever get to see, surely. He didn't even celebrate it initially and it seemed like even large parts of the crowd was wondering if it was a bye. But then Conway takes his helmet off and his teammates in the dug out applaud.

Conway almost caught by Sam Curran there. Pull shot off a short delivery from Wood fourth ball of the 25th. Doesn't quite connect there but the ball was out of reach for Curran, just like how luck has been out of reach for England today.

England vs New Zealand Live Score: Well it was mentioned earlier in this blog that chances of either of these teams getting any sweet NRR nectar is unlikely. It was quite reasonable to have had that kind of expectation at the time, this is England we are talking about, they are a formidable side in ODI cricket or else they wouldn't be coming into this tournament as the defending champions. What Conway and Ravindra have done is pretty much unthinkable. Make no mistake, though, there is still a chance that England could get back into this but New Zealand now need just 105 to win off the last 26 overs.

England vs New Zealand Live Score: Woakes bowling the 23rd, Ravindra steps out and smashes the second ball of that over above the bowler's head. His backfoot did a little flourish there. He moves into the 80s as well.

England vs New Zealand Live Score: How do England stop this? The partnership has reached 152 in 119. New Zealand need 121 off 176 balls.

England vs New Zealand Live Score: Woakes returns for the 21st, overpitches the fourth deliver and Conway sends it straight back the bowler's way.

England vs New Zealand Live Score: Oh no, this is not a T20 World Cup match. That is New Zealand's score after 20 overs in an ODI match. There had been no boundaries for 2 overs and it looked like a third might be coming, except that Conway smashes Rashid over deep midwicket off the last ball of that over. He moves to 82 off 64, Ravindra on 71 off 55. The partnership is on 144 off 113.

England vs New Zealand Live Score: England vs New Zealand Live Score: No boundaries in the 18th over from Moeen for a change but England lose a review. A half appeal from Moeen from LBW against Conway off the fifth ball. Umpire shakes his head but Buttler reviews after taking a long time consider it. Pitching well outside off and so that is a review burnt. Conway on 73 off 54, Ravindra on 69 off 53.

England vs New Zealand Live Score: Conway moves to 70 off 50, Ravindra on 67 off 51 after hitting a four off the first ball of that 17th over from Rashid. The run rate remains 8.11. This is carnage at the moment. Drinks break after that and Ben Stokes seemed to have a lot to say to the England players during that time. England need ideas to come from somewhere, anywhere.

England vs New Zealand Live Score: They are going at at least one boundary per over. Conway leans into this full delivery outside off and puts it through the covers. He moves to 68 off 48, Ravindra on 61 off 47.

England vs New Zealand Live Score: Last ball of the 15th from Rashid and it is cracked down the ground by Conway. He reaches 62 in 45, Ravindra on 58 off 44 and they don't seem to have broken a sweat - metaphorically speaking.

England vs New Zealand Live Score: Conway on 53 off 41, Ravindra on 57 off 42. England look a little bereft of ideas at the moment. New Zealand need 172 to win off 36 overs.

England vs New Zealand Live Score: Fourth ball of the 13th is short and breaks away, Conway plays between the wicketkeeper and the man at short third.

England vs New Zealand Live Score: And what a way to bring that up. He has got to 53 in just 36 balls. Moeen floats the fifth ball of the 12th on off, Ravindra smashes it over midwicket for a giant six.

England vs New Zealand Live Score: Short from Wood for the third ball of the 11th after he was hit for a four off the first. Conway doesn't quote control the pull but it just about clears long leg.

England vs New Zealand Live Score: At the moment, Conway and Ravindra are doing to England what England do to other teams. The run rate is a cool 8.10. Ravindra on 47 off 32, Conway on 33 off 27.