New Zealand's batter Rachin Ravindra with teammate Devon Conway during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between England and New Zealand, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad,
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The stage is set and we have a blockbuster start to the 2023 ODI World Cup as holders England take on 2019 runners-up New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
What happened the last time these two teams met
If anyone needs reminding, the Kiwis come into today's fixture with a score to settle to settle.
Ben Stokes' last-ditch dive in the final over of the 2019 Final fortuitously led to a boundary helping England tie the score and force a Super Over. Jofra Archer then defended 16 in the Super Over as New Zealand fell short of just one run, suffering the fate of a final ball 'Run Out'.
New Zealand will be hoping to erase the memories of that heartbreak with a dominant performance today.
Pitch Report from Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
PITCH & WEATHER CONDITIONS: It’s going to play dry and fairly flat, but once the spinners come on, there will be plenty of turn to be had along with bounce. Also, teams chasing under lights will hold a slight edge since a venue this large and fairly open turns into a dew collector in slick time.
As for the weather, it’s hot, and it intends to stay that way for the rest of the month and beyond.
Toss Update:
New Zealand win the Toss and Tom Latham opts to bowl first.
What the captains said at the toss
Tom Latham: Going to have a bowl. Looks a reasonably good surface. Hopefully later on it gets better to bat. Preparation has been great. Guys came together from different parts of the world a week ago. Unfortunately Kane's not quite ready yet. Ferguson has got a bit of a niggle. Sodhi, Kane, Southee all miss out.
Jos Buttler: Would've bowled first as well. Looks a really good wicket. Preparation has been okay. Had a good series against NZ at home. Very proud of the achievement four years ago. Ben's going to miss this game. Has a niggle with his hip. Guys missing out are Atkinson, Topley, Willey and Stokes.
England vs New Zealand Playing XIs
England (Playing XI): Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (WK/C), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid and Mark Wood.
New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK/C), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham, Matt Henry and Trent Boult.
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Teams walk out for the national anthems
The match referee & umpires walk out followed by the Master Blaster himself as Sachin Tendulkar leads the two teams out for the national anthems.
Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - England v New Zealand - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - October 5, 2023: Sachin Tendulkar waves to the crowd as he stands with the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy ahead of the match
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Alright then, it's time to get down to business as the right & left hand combination of Jonny Bairstow & Dawid Malan walk out to open the innings for England.
It's Trent Boult who has the ball in hand for the first over.
Over 1: England 12/0
0.6 - No run, Bairstow ends the over with a good block.
0.5 - FOUR! Beautiful drive from Bairstow and Conway puts in a slide at long-off but he's knee gets stuck in the turf as the ball beats him to the ropes.
0.4 - 1 Run, Off the mark straight away as Malan dabs it to third man.
0.3 - 1 Run, Bairstow flicks it to midwicket for a quick single.
0.2 - SIX! What a start! Boult goes too full and it's met with a delightful clip to send the ball flying over square leg for a maximum.
0.1 - Some swing on offer straight away as Bairstow meets it with a firm block
Matt Henry, right-arm fast medium, will bowl from the other end.
Over 2: England 12/0
1.6 - Maiden over! Excellent start by Henry who is looking dangerous on this surface.
1.5 - No run, Malan gets bat to ball again but can't beat the fielder.
1.4 - No run, this time Malan advances but only finds the man at point.
1.3 - No run, and again it whizzes past the outside edge.
1.2 - No run, Malan beaten past the edge once again as Henry gets the ball to swing.
1.1 - LBW Review! Drama straight away as Henry gets the ball to nip in and hits Malan flush on the pads. NZ for the review and ball tracking show it's too high, much to Malan's relief. NZ lose one review.
Over 2: England 16/0
2.6 - Just four runs off the over as Boult ends with another dot ball.
2.5 - No run, Bairstow drives it to the man at cover.
2.4 - 1 Run, Malan cracks it through the off-side but excellent fielding at cover keeps them down to one.
2.3 - 2 Runs, Too full from Boult and Malan flicks it through the leg-side for an easy two runs.
2.2 - 1 Run, Good punch through the off-side for a single by Bairstow.
2.1 - No run, Bairstow meets the ball with a firm block.
Over 3: England 21/0
3.6 - No run, Henry bangs it short and Bairstow is quick to duck and let it pass.
3.5 - 1 Run, Malan plays it late to third man for a quick single.
3.4 - No run, Henry again beats the edge as Malan leaves his bat out to dry.
3.3 - FOUR! Malan responds with a cracking shot through cover as Henry errs in length.
3.2 - No run, beats the inside edge this time and hits Malan on the thigh pad.
3.1 - No run, Henry is extracting some excellent movement off the surface as the ball again whizzes past Malan's edge.
Over 4: England 26/0
4.6 - Good recovery from Boult as he finishes with another dot ball.
4.5 - No run, again Malan defends from inside his crease.
4.4 - No run, closer to the stumps and Malan blocks it out.
4.3 - No run, Malan slashes at it again but is well beaten.
4.3 - Wide! Too high from Boult this time.
4.2 No run, now Malan leaves it alone as Boult goes full outside off.
4.1 - FOUR! Malan is happy with the width on offer as he slashes it through point for four.
Over 5: England 35/0
5.6 - 1 run, Bairstow ends with a quick single down to third man.
5.5 - FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries as Bairstow flays it though the off-side.
5.4 - FOUR! Bairstow doesn't connect cleanly with the lofted shot but just about gets it over mid-off.
5.3 - No run, Bairstow can't find the gap at cover.
5.2 - No run, Henry gets the ball to nip in and hits Bairstow on the thigh pad.
5.1 - No run, Bairstow looks to drive but mistimes the shot.
Time for some spin now as Mitchell Santner, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.
Over 7: England 39/0
6.6 - No run, good over from Santner as just the four runs come off it.
6.5 - Edged & dropped! Malan slashes hard but only gets an edge onto it which Latham drops!
6.4 - 1 run, slower delivery from Santner and Bairstow clips it for a single.
6.3 - No run, Bairstow can't find the gap at square leg.
6.2 - 1 Run, Malan nudges it to mid-on for a quick run.
6.1 - 1 Run, Bairstow thumps it to long-off for a single.
6.1 - Wide! Santner starts with a loose one down leg.
Over 8: England 41/1 | WICKET: Malan c Latham b Matt Henry 14 (24)
7.6 - 1 run, Root gets off the mark with a flick to mid-on.
7.5 - No run, Root blocks towards point.
Joe Root, right handed bat, walks out to bat.
7.4 - WICKET! Malan c Latham b Matt Henry 14 (24)
Henry's excellent length pays off as Malan gets sucked into the drive but only edges it into the gloves of Latham who makes no mistake this time.
7.3 - 1 run, short and Bairstow pulls to square leg for a single.
7.2 - No run, this time Bairstow shoulders arms.
7.1 - No run, Bairstow blocks out the first ball from Henry.
Over 9: England 46/1
8.6 - 2 runs, Santner tosses it up and Bairstow slices it past point for two runs.
8.5 - 1 run, Root keeps the scoreboard ticking with a deft flick.
8.4 - 1 run, Bairstow punches it past mid-off for a single.
8.3 - No run, this time Bairstow guides it to the man at point.
8.2 - No run, Bairstow can't find the gap at mid-on.
8.1 - 1 Run, Root meets the ball with a reverse paddle for a single.
Over 10: England 51/1
9.6 - FOUR! Too full and Bairstow meets it with a one-handed drive through extra cover for four.
9.5 - No run, once again Bairstow can't find the gap in the field.
9.4 - No run, Bairstow punches it towards point.
9.3 - 1 run, this time Root flicks the delivery from Henry for a single.
9.2 - No run, beaten this time as Root looks to drive but misses.
9.1 - No run, Root hangs back and defends the first delivery.
Henry has looked the most dangerous bowler so far!
Matt Henry celebrates taking the wicket of England's Dawid Malan
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Over 11: England 54/1
10.6 - No run, three dots in a row to end the over from Santner.
10.5 - No run, Bairstow makes room but can't get it past point.
10.4 - No run, Santner tosses it up and Bairstow only gets a thick edge to third man.
10.3 - 1 run, Root clips the fuller delivery from Santher to square leg.
10.2 - 1 run, Bairstow rotates strike with a firm punch.
10.1 - 1 Run, Root dabs it to cover for a single.
Much needed rest for Henry as Trent Boult [3.0-0-21-0] comes back into the attack.
Over 12: England 61/1
11.6 - 1 run, Root clips it to square leg to retain strike.
11.5 - No run, this time Root finds the fielder at mid-off.
11.4 - No run, slower delivery from Boult which Root flicks to mid-on.
11.3 - SIX! Excellent from Root and he brings out the reverse scoop to send it flying over the third man fence.
11.2 - No run, Root steps out but only finds mid-on this time.
11.1 - No run, Root hangs back and blocks the first ball from Boult.
Over 13: England 64/2 - WICKET! Bairstow c Mitchell b Santner 33(35)
12.6 - No run, Brook meets the last delivery with a good block.
24-year-old right-hander, Harry Brook, walks out to bat.
12.5 - WICKET! Bairstow c Mitchell b Santner 33(35)
Santner strikes as he lures Bairstow into the inside-out lofted shot but the England opener can only find Mitchell at long-off.
12.4 - 1 run, good punch from Root through cover for a single.
12.3 - 1 run, Bairstow flicks the fullish delivery for a run.
12.2 - 1 run, Root flicks through midwicket for a quick single.
12.1 - No run, Root defends the first delivery from Santner.
Excellent bowling from Santner to get rid of Bairstow!
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - England v New Zealand - Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India - October 5, 2023 - New Zealand's Mitch Santner
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Over 14: England 69/2
13.6 - What a response from Boult as he ends the over with four dots in a row.
13.5 - No run, Brook looks to chop but can't get it past point.
13.4 - No run, another firm block from Brook.
13.3 - No run, now Brook blocks it to point.
13.2 - FOUR! What a way to get off the mark as Brook pulls the short delivery from Boult to the boundary.
13.1 - 1 run, Root looks to drive but only gets an edge to third man.
Over 15: England 73/2
14.6 - 1 run, Brook clips it through midwicket for a run.
14.5 - 1 run, Root pushes it through covers for a quick single.
14.4 - No run, Root fails to get it past the man at square leg.
14.3 - No run, hits the pads but the ball was sliding down leg.
14.2 - 1 run, too full from Santner and Brook flicks for a single.
14.1 - 1 run, Root clips the first ball to midwicket.
Boult is given a rest now as James Neesham, right-arm medium, comes into the attack.
Over 16: England 79/2
15.6 - No run, good recovery from Neesham as he gives away just six runs despite starting off with a boundary.
15.5 - 1 run, Root steps out and clips through square leg for a single.
15.4 - No run, full delivery and Root drives it to the man at cover.
15.3 - No run, Root stays back and defends.
15.2 - 1 run, Brook now chops through point for a single.
15.1 - FOUR! Excellent from Brook as Neesham errs in length and is punished through cover.
Over 17: England 94/3 - WICKET! Harry Brook c Conway b Ravindra 25(16)
16.6 - WICKET! Harry Brook c Conway b Ravindra 25(16)
What a comeback from Ravindra! Brook again goes after the short delivery but this time doesn't connect cleanly as Conway takes a safe catch at the edge of the deep midwicket boundary.
16.5 - SIX! It gets worse for Ravindra as Brook again pummels the short delivery this time for a maximum.
16.4 - FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries as Brook tears into Ravindra who goes short again only to meet the same fate.
16.3 - FOUR! Brook latches onto the shorter delivery and launches it over midwicket.
16.2 - No run, Brook looks to cut but can't get it past point.
16.1 - 1 run, Root waits back and punches through cover.
Another bowling change as Rachin Ravindra, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack
Moeen Ali, left handed bat, walks out to the crease
Over 18: England 105/3
17.6 - FOUR! Short again and this time Moeen nails the pull shot to find the fence.
17.5 - No run, short from Neesham and Moeen just taps it to the off-side.
17.4 - 1 run, Root slashes at the widish delivery for a single.
17.3 - FOUR! Root punishes the slower delivery from Neesham to bring up the 100 for England.
17.2 - 1 run, Moeen gets off the mark quickly with a clip down the on-side.
17.1 - 1 run, Root drives the first delivery from Neesham for a single.
Over 19: England 109/3
18.6 - 1 run, Ravindra dishes out a low full toss but Moeen only drives to long-on for a single.
18.5 - No run, another dot ball as Moeen dabs it to cover.
18.4 - No run, Moeen stays in the crease and punches it back to Ravindra.
18.3 - 1 run, slower delivery which Root drives to long-on.
18.2 - 1 run, Moeen flicks it through square leg.
18.1 - 1 run, Root drives through cover for a single.
New Zealand can be happy with how they've restricted England so far
New Zealand's Devon Conway celebrates with Mark Chapman after taking a catch to dismiss England's Harry Brook off the bowling of Rachin Ravindra
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Over 20: England 112/3
19.6 - No run, Excellent end to the over from Neesham.
19.6 - Wide! Neesham sends it wide down leg.
19.5 - No run, cramped for room this time as Moeen uncomfortably blocks it out.
19.4 - No run, Moeen looks towards cover but only finds the fielder.
19.3 - No run, Moeen drives it back to Neesham.
19.2 - 1 run, Root meets the full delivery with a firm drive to cover.
19.1 - 1 run, Moeen flicks the first delivery from Neesham to square leg.
Over 21: England 118/3
20.6 - 1 run, six singles from the over as England keep the scoreboard ticking.
20.5 - 1 run, onto the pads and Root clips it for a run.
20.4 - 1 run, Moeen works the gap at midwicket for an easy single.
20.3 - 1 run, Root rocks back and cuts past the man at cover.
20.2 - 1 run, tossed up from Ravindra and Moeen flicks for a run.
20.1 - 1 run, Root pushes through the off-side for a single.
Bowling change for New Zealand as part-time off spinner, Glenn Phillips enters the attack.
Over 22: England 121/4 WICKET! Moeen Ali b Glenn Phillips 11(17)
21.6 - 1 run, quicker delivery and Buttler clips it for an easy single.
21.5 - No run, Buttler can't find the gap at midwicket.
21.4 - 1 run, Root sweeps through the gap at square leg.
21.3 - 1 run, Buttler gets off the mark with a single.
Jos Buttler, the England captain, comes to the crease
21.2 - WICKET! Moeen Ali b Glenn Phillips 11(17)
BOWLED HIM! Phillips lands it a bit short and Moeen makes room as he looks to pull only for the ball to crash into the off-stump.
21.1 - No run, quick delivery to start and Moeen just drives it back to Phillips.
Over 23: England 125/4
22.6 - 1 run, Root ends the over with an easy single at long-off.
22.5 - 1 run, this time Buttler pierces the gap at cover for a single.
22.4 - No run, tossed up by Ravindra and Buttler drives it back to the bowler.
22.3 - No run, Buttler can't beat the man at point.
22.2 - 1 run, Root punches the full deliver from Ravindra to long-off.
22.1 - 1 run, Buttler drives the first ball to long-off.
Joe Root playing a key role out there in the middle for England
Now left-arm spin from both ends as Mitchell Santner [5.0-0-19-1] comes back into the attack.
Over 24: England 128/4
23.6 - No run, quick delivery again and Buttler can't get it past point.
23.5 - No run, quicker delivery from Santner and Buttler blocks it out.
23.4 - 1 run, Root chips it confidently over cover for a run.
23.3 - 1 run, this time Buttler manages to beat a diving cover fielder for a single.
23.2 - No run, Buttler can't get past the fielder at cover.
23.1 - 1 run, Root clips the first delivery through square leg.
Over 25: England 135/4
34.6 - No run, Buttler can't find the gap as Ravindra ends with a dot ball.
24.5 - 1 run, this time Root finds the gap at cover.
24.4 - No run, Root pushes it to the man at cover.
24.3 - FOUR! Root spots the loose delivery and sweeps to find the fine leg fence.
24.2 - 1 run, Buttler chops the ball past cover for a quick run.
24.1 - 1 run, Ravindra tosses it up but Root only pushes through cover
Over 26: England 139/4
25.6 - 1 run, Buttler plays it safe as he ends the over with a single.
25.5 - 1 run, Root drives confidently through the gap at cover.
25.4 - 1 run, short this time and Buttler pulls it for a run.
25.3 - 1 run, this time Root drives through the off-side for a single.
25.2 - No run, Santner fires it onto the stumps and Root only edges it back towards the bowler.
25.1 - No run, Root flicks the ball to midwicket.
Over 27: England 150/4
26.6. - 1 run, Excellent fielding from Neesham at short third man as Buttler slices the last delivery but is restricted to just a run.
26.5. - 1 run, Root works the gap at cover for a run.
26.4 - 1 run, Buttler settles for a quick single at point
26.3 - 2 runs, Buttler makes room and cuts though cover for two runs.
26.2 - SIX! This time Buttler connects cleanly as he powers it over long-on for a maximum.
26.1 - No run, Buttler goes hard but slices it into the ground.
The Kiwis bring back pace as Trent Boult [5.0-0-33-0] returns to the attack
Over 28: England 155/4
27.6 - 1 run, Buttler ends the over with a single to retain strike.
27.5 - 2 runs, Boult goes full again and this time Buttler drives past cover for two runs.
27.4 - No run, full from Boult and Buttler only drives it towards point.
27.3 - 1 run, Root meets the good length delivery with a firm drive.
27.2 - 1 run, Boult bangs it short but Buttler guides it to third man.
27.1 - No run, Buttler can't get the first delivery past point.
Pace from both ends as James Neesham [3.0-0-20-0] comes back into the attack
Over 29: England 165/4
28.6 - No run, Buttler blocks out the final delivery.
28.5 - 1 run, slower delivery this time with Root watchfully clips to fine leg to move to 49 (53).
28.4 - 1 run, Neesham responds with a wide yorker which Buttler squeezes to cover.
28.3 - SIX! Buttler meets the full delivery with a handsome lofted drive to send it flying over long-off.
28.2 - 1 run, Root drives the next ball through cover for a single.
28.1 - 1 run, Neesham starts with a full delivery which Buttler drives to long-on.
Over 30: England 166/4 - FIFTY up for Root! 50* (57)
29.6 - No run, again Buttler blocks it back to the bowler and Boult gets a hand to it before the ball ricochets onto the stumps but Root was safely inside the crease.
29.5 - No run, Buttler pushes the ball back towards Boult.
29.4 - FIFTY up for Root! 50* (57)
Finally Root brings up his half-century with a flick through the leg-side.
29.3 - No run, nerves maybe as Root loses shape when looking to dab through the off-side.
29.2 - No run, this time Root fails to find the gap as he guides it to point.
29.1 - No run, Root gets a big leading edge to mid-on as he looks to drive.
Rooooooott!
England's Joe Root continues to frustrate the Kiwis as he brings up his half-century.
Image: Reuters
Over 31: England 171/4
30.6 - No run, excellent response from Neesham as he ends with four dots on the trot.
30.5 - No run, third dot in a row as Buttler continues to find the fielder.
30.4 - No run, goes looking in the same region but again Buttler can't beat the fielder.
30.3 - No run, Buttler can't find the gap at point.
30.2 - FOUR! Buttler takes on Neesham as he cracks the ball through the gap at cover.
30.1 - 1 run, Root gets cramped for room as he goes for the reverse paddle and ends up getting an inside edge to third man
Over 32: England 179/4
31.6 - 1 run, Buttler hungry to retain strike as he finishes with a single.
31.5 - FOUR! Buttler meets the full delivery with a powerful drive to send it racing through the gap at cover.
31.4 - 1 run, Root pulls the shortish delivery to fine leg.
31.3 - No run, slower delivery and Root doesn't time the shot as it rolls back to the bowler.
31.2 - 1 run, short outside off and Buttler cuts past point.
31.1 - 1 run, Root clips the back of length delivery for a single.
A little reshuffle now as Matt Henry [5.0-1-21-1] comes back into the attack
Over 33: England 187/4
33.6 - 1 run, Ravindra ends with a quicker delivery which Root clips for a single.
33.5 - No run, this time Root's reverse sweep only finds the man at point.
33.4 - No run, Root can't find the gap at cover cuts out any run.
33.3 - FOUR! Root gets down and sweeps hard to find the boundary!
32.2 - 1 run, Buttler settles for one with a push through the off-side.
32.1 - 2 run, Buttler drives the first delivery to long-off and Mitchell does well to keep them down to two runs.
Switching back to spin as Rachin Ravindra [6.0-0-47-1] comes back into the attack
Over 34: England 191/5
33.6 - 1 run, this time Livingstone nails the pull as he ends with a single.
33.5 - No run, Livingstone can't find the gap at midwicket.
33.4 - 1 run, Root dabs the shortish delivery to third man.
33.3 - 1 run, painful welcome for Livingstone as he's hit flush on the helmet with a lethal snorter from Henry.
Liam Livingstone, right handed bat, walks out to the crease.
33.2 - WICKET! Buttler c Latham b Matt Henry 43(42)
Huge wicket for New Zealand as Buttler looks to cut but only gets a thick edge which Latham laps up behind the wickets! Once again Henry providing a vital breakthrough as he ends the 70-run partnership.
33.1 - 1 run, Root clips the first ball to square leg for a single.
Over 35: England 203/5
34.6 - FOUR! Too short from Ravindra and Livingstone pummels it over midwicket to find the boundary.
34.5 - 1 run, Root goes for the drive but mistimes the shot and gets a single.
34.4 - 1 run, good use of the wrists again as Livingstone rotates strike.
34.3 - FOUR! Livingstone takes on Ravindra as he clips the full delivery past fine leg.
34.2 - 1 run, Root uses the sweep to keep the scoreboard ticking.
34.1 - 1 run, Livingstone punches the first ball to cover for a quick single.
Matt Henry has been New Zealand's most lethal weapon so far!
New Zealand's Matt Henry celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Jos Buttler, caught by Tom Latham
Image: Reuters
Over 36: England 208/5
35.6 - No run, Livingstone blocks out the final delivery.
35.5 - 1 run, slower from Santner which Root taps for a single.
35.4 - 2 runs, Root sweeps sending the ball looping over fine leg for 2 runs.
35.3 - 1 run, full from Santner which Livingstone punches to long-off.
35.2 - 1 run, Root uses the reverse sweep for a single.
35.1 - No run, tossed up delivery to start with and Root flicks it to midwicket.
Mitchell Santner [7.0-0-26-1] returns to the attack
Dangerman Matt Henry [7.0-1-33-2] comes back into the attack
Over 37: England 214/5
36.6 - 1 run, Henry ends with a slower delivery which Livingstone flicks for a single.
36.5 - No run, this time Livingstone looks to pull but is beaten by pace.
36.4 - No run, Livingstone can't find the gap at the on-side.
36.3 - 1 run, short from Henry and Root pulls to deep midwicket.
36.2 - No run, this time Root can't find the gap with a flick.
36.1 - FOUR! Brave from Root as he meets the first delivery with a reverse-scoop and just about manages to beat a diving Neesham at third man.
Over 38: England 221/5
38.6 - 1 run, Livingstone flicks the last delivery to fine leg to retain strike.
38.5 - FOUR! Livingstone tears into the widish delivery as he cracks it past the man at backward point.
38.4 - 1 run, Root steps out of the crease and flicks for a run.
38.3 - 1 run, Livingstone stays back and taps it to point for a single.
38.2 - No run, this time Livingstone goes for a wild slog but misses.
38.1 - No run, Livingstone defends the first delivery back towards Neesham.
James Neesham [5.0-0-35-0] comes back into the attack
Over 39: England 221/6
38.6 - No run, wicket-maiden for Boult as Curran can only guide the last delivery to point.
Sam Curran, left handed bat, walks out to bat
38.5 - WICKET! Livingstone c Matt Henry b Boult 20(22)
Boult gets his man as the pressure finally pays off. Livingstone is outdone by the slower delivery as he looks to go big but only finds the fielder at long-on.
38.4 - No run, full and slow this time from Boult which Livingstone awkwardly blocks out
38.3 - No run, pressure building up now as Boult goes short and Livingstone is beaten once again.
38.2 - No run, slower now from Boult and Livingstone who is looking to attack is beaten again.
38.1 - No run, Livingstone looks to pull but is beaten by the bounce.
Trent Boult [7.0-0-39-0] comes back into the attack for what may be his final spell.
Mitchell Santner [8.0-0-31-1] comes back into the attack
Over 40: England: 224/6
39.6 - 1 run, Root clips the last delivery to retain strike.
39.5 - No run, Root denies the opportunity to take a risky single.
39.4 - No run, Santner pulls back the length but Root finds the man at square leg.
39.3 - 1 run, Curran gets off the mark with a flick to long-on.
39.2 - 1 run, low full toss from Santner which Root sweeps for a single.
39.1 - No run, Root blocks out the first delivery.
So it was just the one over for Boult as Rachin Ravindra [8.0-0-67-1] comes back into the attack.
Quite an inspired bowling change from Latham we must point out, as Boult got the breakthrough in that over.
Over 41: England 229/6
40.6 -1 run, full delivery to end with which Root drives to cover
40.5 -1 run, shortish delivery and this time Curran drives to long-on
40.4 - No run, Curran doesn't take any risks as he blocks safely.
40.3 -1 run, short and wide from Ravindra and Root cuts to deep point.
40.2 - 1 run, Curran works the gap at long-on for a run.
40.1 - 1 run, flat delivery to start which Root works to square leg.
Over 42: England 235/7
41.6 - 1 run, Curran drives the last delivery to long-on for a single.
41.5 - 2 runs, too short from Phillips and Curran slaps it past cover.
41.4 - 1 run, Woakes again plays it to long-on for a run.
41.3 - 1 run, Curran punches the ball to long-on for a single.
41.2 - 1 run, Woakes gets off the mark with a push to long-on.
Chris Woakes, right handed bat, walks out to the crease
41.1 - WICKET! Root b Glenn Phillips 77(86)
Immediate impact! Another excellent bowling change from Latham as Phillips strikes on the very first ball. Root looks to play his favoured reverse-sweep but is completely undone as the ball sneaks past the edge to castle into the stumps.
Glenn Phillips [1.0-0-3-1] is back into the attack
Over 43: England 239/7
42.6 - 1 run, Ravindra ends with a fuller ball which Woakes drives.
42.5 - No run, Woakes only finds the fielder as he drives hard.
42.4 - 1 run, Curran this time beats the man at midwicket.
42.3 - No run, Curran can't find the gap in the field this time.
42.2 - 1 run, Ravindra slides down leg and Woakes flicks to long-on for a single.
42.1 - 1 run, Curran punches the ball past cover.
Over 44: England 247/7
43.6 - No run, Woakes pushes the last ball back to Phillips.
43.5 - 1 run, Phillips fires it down leg and Curran glances it for a single.
43.4 - 1 run, Woakes rotates strike with a firm drive.
43.3 - FOUR! The short ball backfires this time as Woakes pulls it to square leg.
43.2 - 1 run, short this time from Phillips which Curran cuts past point.
43.1 - 1 run, Woakes flicks the first ball for a single.
Over 45: England 250/8 - WICKET! Woakes c Will Young b Santner 11(12)
44.6 - WICKET! Woakes c Will Young b Santner 11(12)
Santner finishes with a flourish as he bowls full and slow, tempting Woakes into an ugly slog which takes an outside edge and falls comfortably to the man at point.
44.5 - No run, slow and short from Santner but Woakes can't find the gap.
44.4 - 1 run, Curran works the ball towards long-on.
44.3 - 1 run, Woakes drives the ball to long-off for an easy single.
44.2 - 1 run, slower from Santner but Curran watchfully taps it to cover.
44.1 - No run, Curran goes hard on the first ball but only sends it back to Santner.
Mitchell Santner [9.0-0-34-1] is back into the attack for his final over.
Matt Henry [8.0-1-39-2] comes back into the attack as Adil Rashid makes his way to the crease
Over 46: England 254/9
45.6 - 1 run, Rashid guides the last ball to point.
45.5 - 1run, Mark Wood walks out to bat and gets off the mark quickly.
45.4 - WICKET! Sam Curran c Latham b Matt Henry 14(19)
Henry gets his third of the day as Curran looks to play the ramp shot against the shorter delivery but only gets a healthy edge back to the keeper. New Zealand have England on the ropes here.
45.3 - No run, Curran is caught by surprise by the shorter ball as he dabs it back down the pitch.
45.2 - 1 run, Rashid flicks to midwicket and gets off the mark with a single.
45.1 - 1 run, Curran steps across and flicks the first ball to mid-on.
Now Trent Boult [8.0-1-39-1] returns to the attack
Over 47: England 258/9
46.6 - No run, Rashid fails to connect as he tries to guide the last ball to third man.
46.5 - 1 run, slower delivery from Boult which Wood taps for a run.
46.4 - 1 run, Rashid now pullls the short ball for a single.
46.3 - No run, Rashid is outdone by the change of past as the slower ball hits him on the pads.
46.2 - 1 run, Wood gets a thick edge onto the pads as they grab a quick single.
46.1 - 1 run, Boult starts with a slower delivery which Rashid dabs for a single.
Over 48: England 263/9
47.6 - 1 run, Henry signs off with excellent figures of 10-1-48-3, dominant spell by the Kiwi pacer.
47.5 - 1 run, Rashid flicks it through square leg for a single.
47.4 - No run, Rashid looks to pull but doesn't make any connection.
47.3 - 1 run, slower delivery from Henry which Wood cuts for a run.
47.2 - 2 runs, width on offer and Wood cuts it towards third man.
47.1 - No run, Wood manages to block out the first delivery.
Over 49: England 268/9
48.6 - 1 run, yorker to end his spell as Boult signs off with figures of 10-1-48-1
48.5 - 1 run, another searing yorker which Rashid manages to dig out.
48.4 - 1 run, Wood looks to slog but mistimes it to long-on.
48.3 - 1 run, short delivery to Rashid who cuts it for a single.
48.2 - 1 run, Boult sends in a yorker which Wood manages to dig out to point.
48.1 - No run, Wood looks to cut but only chops it back into the pitch.
Over 50: England 282/9
49.6 - 1 run, Wood swings at the wide yorker but only digs it into the pitch for a single.
49.5 - 1 run, Rashid swings hard again but only connects with the toe-end as it is cut off at deep midwicket.
49.4 - 1 run, Wood this time squeezes out the yorker for a run.
49.3 - 1 run, Neesham nails the yorker which Rashid digs out for a single.
49.2 - SIX! Rashid connects beautifully as he launches the pitched up delivery high over midwicket for a maximum.
49.2 - 3 wides, evades both bat and keeper as England grab some valuable extras.
49.1 - 1 run, Wood slashes at the first ball but it lands safely at deep cover.
James Neesham [6.0-0-42-0] comes back into the attack for the final over.
New Zealand need 283 from 50 overs to win!
It was quite an impressive performance from the Kiwis bowling department as they restrict power-hitting England to just 282/9.
Matt Henry (3/48) and Mitchell Santner (2/37) both starred with the ball while it was Joe Root 77 (86) who played a big role in helping England post a competitive score today.
Now it's over to the England bowlers who will look to respond with some stellar performances of their own.
Glenn Phillips (3-0-17-2): Brilliant, obviously they got off to a flyer, but our spinners and seamers in the middle overs brought us back in the game, restricting them to 280 was pleasing. When Stokes was rested, one left-hander was taken out, but Latham used his other options well. They played really well, the wicket is going to get better in the second innings. They bat so deep, keeping them to a total of under 300, it was a great effort.
All set for the run chase!
The England players take the field as Devon Conway and Will Young walk out to open the innings for New Zealand.
Chris Woakes has the ball in hand for the first over.
Over 1: New Zealand 10/0
0.6 - No run, Conway drives the last ball to mid-on.
0.5 - FOUR! Another wide half-volley and Conway smashes it through covers for another boundary.
0.4 - 2 runs, Conway again mistimes the drive but an inside edge escapes behind square leg.
0.3 - No run, two slips come in as Conway mistimes the drive.
0.2 - No run, Conway blocks out the next ball.
0.1 - FOUR! Woakes serves up a juicy half-volley and Conway is onto it in a flash as he slashes it past point to open the innings in style.
Over 2: New Zealand 10/1 - WICKET! Will Young c Buttler b Sam Curran 0(1)
1.6 - No run, a dream start for Curran as he registers a wicket-maiden in his first over.
1.5 - No run, a solid block now form Ravindra back to the bowler.
1.4 - No run, Ravindra manages to connect but finds the man at midwicket.
1.3 - No run, Curran is getting some good movement as he draws an inside edge onto the pads.
1.2 - No run, Ravindra leaves the widish delivery for the keeper.
Rachin Ravindra, left handed bat, walks out to bat
1.1 - WICKET! Will Young c Buttler b Sam Curran 0(1)
Curran strikes with his very first delivery as Will Young walks back with a 'Golden Duck'! Young looks to flick it fine but instead is strangled down leg as he edges it into the gloves of Buttler.
Sam Curran, left-arm fast medium, will bowl from the other end.
Over 3: New Zealand 19/1
2.6 - No run, Ravindra is content with a solid block on the final ball.
2.5 - FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries as Woakes goes short only to see it pulled through midwicket.
2.4 - FOUR! What a way to get off the mark as Ravindra flicks it through mid-on.
2.3 - No run, Ravindra waits back and defends.
2.2 - 1 run, risky from Conway as he pushes to mid-off and sets off for a rash single. A direct-hit and the Kiwi opener would've been out.
2.1 - No run, Conway blocks out the first delivery from Woakes.
Over 4: New Zealand 19/1
3.6 - No run, sensational bowling from Curran as he makes it back-to-back maidens
3.5 - No run, this time Conway gets in a good solid block.
3.4 - No run, Cut in half! Excellent bowling from Curran as Conway is beaten past his inside edge.
3.3 - No run, Conway looks to drive but doesn't connect cleanly.
3.2 - No run, big appeals for LBW but the Umpire isn't convinced. England decide against the review and replays confirm it would've only clipped the stumps leaving it to 'Umpire's Call'
3.1 - No run, Conway shoulders arms as Curran bowls wide
Over 5: New Zealand 27/1
4.6 - FOUR! Woakes with another loose delivery which Ravindra helps down to fine leg.
4.5 - No run, Ravindra drives firmly but finds the fielder.
4.4 - FOUR! Ravindra gets lucky as a thick outside edge flies past the man at backward point.
4.3 - No run, this time Ravindra advances down the track but only blocks.
4.2 - No run, Ravindra blocks the full delivery to cover.
4.1 - No run, Woakes with a half-volley but Ravindra only finds the man at mid-on.
Over 6: New Zealand 37/1
5.6 - FOUR! Ravindra absolutely smashes it past point as the Kiwis start picking up the pace!
5.5 - 1 run, Conway tucks it past mid-on for a quick single.
5.5 - Wide! Curran bowls wide down leg and has to reload.
5.4 - 1 run, Curran strays down leg again and Ravindra helps it to fine leg.
5.3 - 1 run, Conway gets a thick inside edge which escapes to square leg.
5.2 - 1 run, Ravindra works the gap at square leg.
5.1 - 1 run, first time that Curran has conceded a run today as Conway tucks it to square leg.
Over 7: New Zealand 54/1
6.6 - FOUR! What a way to end the over as Ravindra just uses the pace on offer again to guide the ball past backward point.
6.5 - SIX! Short again from Wood but this time Ravindra just lifts it high over cover for a maximum.
6.4 - No run, Wood bangs it short and Ravindra misses with the pull as it hits him in the midriff region.
6.3 - 2 runs, width on offer and Ravindra guides it past point for a couple.
6.2 - 1 run, Conway clips it to fine leg.
6.1 - FOUR! Wood starts with a loose delivery and gets punished as Conway flicks through square leg.
First bowling change as Mark Wood, right-arm fast, comes into the attack.
Over 8: New Zealand 63/1
7.6 - No run, slower ball to end the over as Ravindra blocks again.
7.5 - No run, Curran goes full this time, forcing Ravindra to defend.
7.4 - FOUR! Excellent from Ravindra as he meets the half-volley with a superb drive to send it racing through to long-on.
7.3 - 1 run, Conway guides the ball to third man for a single.
7.2 - No run, Conway finds the man at mid-on this time.
7.1 - FOUR! Curran starts with a short delivery and Conway pulls it with authority to find the boundary.
Over 9:New Zealand 73/1
8.6 - No run, dot ball from Wood but it's quite an expensive over with 10 runs coming off it.
8.5 - FOUR! Excellent from Conway as he dabs the ball past short third to find the boundary.
8.4 - No run, Conway this time doesn't time the pull shot as he finds the fielder.
8.3 - 1 run, Ravindra mistimes the pull but it lands just beyond the reach of Bairstow.
8.2 - 1 run, Conway tucks the ball to fine leg for a single.
8.1 - FOUR! Wood with a half-volley outside off and Conway drives it powerfully through cover.
Over 10: New Zealand 81/1
9.6. - No run, three dots to end the over as Ravindra continues to defend.
9.5 - No run, again Ravindra isn't taking any more risks.
9.4 - No run, Ravindra defends as Moeen offers flight on the ball.
9.3 - SIX! Ravindra spots the short ball early and rocks back to send it flying into the stands over midwicket. Absolutely dominant batting.
9.2 - No run, Moeen tosses it up this time but Ravindra defends.
9.1 - 2 runs, Ravindra meets the first delivery with a wild swing but Livingstone does excellently to prevent the boundary.
Bowling change now as Moeen Ali, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.
Over 11: New Zealand 92/1
10.6 - No run, Wood ends with another bouncer which Ravindra leaves for the keeper.
10.5 - 1 run, short again and Conway tucks it to square leg for a single.
10.4 - No run, Conway blocks out the short length delivery.
10.3 - SIX! Short down leg and Conway manages to get enough bat on it to clear a leaping Rashid at deep square leg.
10.2 - No run, Wood bangs it short and Conway has to take quick evasive action.
10.1 - FOUR! Too full onto the stumps from Wood and Conway presents the full face of the bat as he drives it back down the ground.
New Zealand have come flying out of the blocks
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra is off to a lightening quick start in Ahmedabad.
Image: REUTERS
Over 12: New Zealand 99/1 - FIFTY up for Ravindra 53* (36)
11.6 - No run, Ravindra drives down the ground but mid-off puts in a good stop.
11.5 - SIX! And that's FIFTY up for Ravindra! Moeen tosses it up and sees it go flying into the stands over long-on for a maximum. These two are making it look easy out there in the middle.
11.4 - No run, again good delivery from Moeen forcing Ravindra to defend.
11.3 - No run, Ravindra forced to defend as Moeen attacks the stumps.
11.2 - 1 run, too full from Moeen and Conway drives to long-off.
11.1 - No run, Conway blocks out the first delivery from Moeen.
Over 13: New Zealand 107/1 - FIFTY up for Conway 50* (36)
12.6 - 1 run, Ravindra slaps the last ball past point.
12.5 - 1 run, Conway flicks through midwicket for a run.
12.4 - FOUR! Now Conway brings up his FIFTY off just 36 balls with an excellent cut past point.
12.3 - 1 run, this Ravindra he sends it racing to long-on for a single.
12.2 - No run, Ravindra looks to flick but gets hit on the pads.
12.1 - 1 run, Conway smacks the first ball to cover for a single.
Adil Rashid, right-arm leg break, is brought into the attack to try and contain these two.
Over 14: New Zealand 111/1
13.6 - 1 run, Conway drives the last ball to long-off to retain strike.
13.5 - No run, Conway looks to flick but gets rapped on the pads.
13.4 - 1 run, Moeen tosses it up and Ravindra drives past long-off.
13.3 - 1 run, Conway drives past the man at mid-on.
13.2 - No run, good turn from Moeen and Conway just about manages to keep it out.
13.1 - 1 run, quicker delivery from Moeen and Ravindra drives for a single.
Over 15: New Zealand 121/1
14.6 - FOUR! Too full this time from Rashid and Conway drives it powerfully through long-off.
14.5 - No run, Conway just holds back as he nudges to midwicket.
14.4 - FOUR! Too short from Rashid and Conway pulls it with aplomb.
14.3 - 1 run, Ravindra backs away and slaps it past cover.
14.2 - No run, Ravindra can't find the gap at point.
14.1 - 1 run, Rashid starts with a googly which Conway reads and nudges for a single.
Over 16: New Zealand 130/1
15.6 - FOUR! Too full from Moeen and Conway hammers it through extra cover.
15.5 - 1 run, Ravindra uses the sweep to rotate strike.
15.4 - 1 run, Conway works the ball through the gap at cover.
15.3 - 1 run, Moeen tosses it up but Ravindra isn't taking the bait as he drives for a single.
15.2 - 1 run, Conway just taps the next delivery to the on-side.
15.1 - 1 run, Ravindra clips the first ball for a single.
Over 17: New Zealand 138/1
16.6 - 1 run, Conway nudges the last ball through midwicket. England have now answer at the moment to these two batters.
16.5 - 1 run, Ravindra with a strong drive to long-on.
16.4 - 1 run, Conway punches to the man at long-on.
16.3 - 1 run, Rashid sends down a googly which Ravindra dabs to cover.
16.2 - No run, Ravindra defends from inside the crease.
16.1 - FOUR! Really poor this from Rashid as he tosses it up only for Ravindra to whip it through midwicket.
Over 18: New Zealand 143/1
17.6 - 1 run, Conway ends the over with a single.
17.5 - No run, review! Conway is beaten past the edge and the ball hits him high on the pad. England opt for the review but the impact is outside off and they lose one review. More hopeful that than anything else.
17.4 - 1 run, Ravindra waits back and cuts the shorter delivery past midwicket.
17.3 - 1 run, a tad too short from Moeen and Conway slaps it through cover.
17.2 - 1 run, Ravindra tucks the next ball to mid-on for a run.
17.1 - 1 run, Moeen fires it down leg and Conway helps it along for a single.
Over 19: New Zealand 145/1
18.6 - No run, much better over from Woakes as just the two runs come off it.
18.5 - No run, Conway slices it to point but Bairstow stops the run.
18.4 - 1 run, Ravindra slashes the short delivery past point for a run.
18.3 - 1 run, this time Conway connects with the pull for a single.
18.2 - No run, Woakes goes short and Conway again finds mid-off.
18.1 - No run, Conway finds the fielder at mid-off.
Bowling change now as Chris Woakes [3.0-0-27-0] is brought back into the attack. Can he rectify his errors from the first spell?
Over 20: New Zealand 154/1
19.6 - SIX! Now Conway takes the aerial route as he gets down on one knee and connects with a big slog-sweep for a maximum.
19.5 - No run, again Conway fails to find the gap in the off-side.
19.4 - No run, Conway dabs it towards mid-off.
19.3 - 2 runs, this time Conway brings out the sweep to beat short fine leg.
19.2 - No run, Conway blocks it back towards the bowler.
19.1 - 1 run, Ravindra whips the ball through the leg-side for a single.
Adil Rashid [3.0-0-26-0] is brought back into the attack
Over 21: New Zealand 162/1
20.6 - No run, Ravindra punches the last delivery to the man at backward point.
20.5 - 1 run, Conway pulls the shortish delivery to deep fine leg.
20.4 - FOUR! Beautiful drive from Conway as he sends the full delivery racing past Woakes to find the long-off fence.
20.3 - 1 run, Ravindra slaps it past mid-off for a quick single.
20.2 - 1 run, Conway pulls the next ball through the gap at midwicket.
20.1 - 1 run, Ravindra clips the first delivery to square leg.
Over 22: New Zealand 168/1
21.6 - No run, Rashid ends with a dot ball as Conway defends from inside his crease.
21.5 - 1 run, Ravindra slaps the ball past backward point for a run.
21.4 - 1 run, Conway flicks the loopy delivery from Rashid to short fine leg.
21.3 - 1 run, Ravindra now backs away and punches past mid-off for a single.
21.2 - 2 runs, Ravindra just loses shape as he slogs through midwicket.
21.1 - 1 run, Conway rocks back and cuts past the man at point.
Over 23: New Zealand 176/1
22.6 - 1 run, this time Conway flicks through square leg for a single.
22.5 - No run, Conway doesn't find the gap with the flick to mid-on.
22.4 - 1 run, Ravindra dabs the ball to third man for a single.
22.3 - No run, Ravindra is beaten by the late movement form Woakes.
22.2 - SIX! This time Ravindra connects beautifully as he launches the slower ball straight down the ground for a maximum.
22.1 - No run, Ravindra goes for a big slog against Woakes but doesn't connect cleanly at all.
23-year-old Rachin Ravindra is tearing into the England bowling attack!
England have found no answer to the onslaught by New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra
Image: REUTERS
Over 24: New Zealand 178/1
23.6 - No run, decent over from Rashid as just 2 runs come off it.
23.5 - No run, Conway gets beaten by the turn as it hits him on the pads.
23.4 - 1 run, Ravindra now brings out the sweep to rotate strike.
23.3 - No run, again Ravindra fails to pierce the gap in the on-side.
23.2 - No run, Ravindra can't find the gap at mid-wicket.
23.1 - 1 run, Conway punches the first delivery from Rashid through cover.
Over 25: New Zealand 187/1
24.6 - No run, Wood ends with a pacy short ball which beats the flailing willow of Ravindra.
24.5 - 1 run, Conway pulls again this time for a single.
24.4 - FOUR! Short from Wood and Conway just about manages to lift it over a leaping midwicket fielder.
24.3 - 1 run, again it's sliding down leg and Ravindra helps it along to fine leg.
24.3 - Wide! Strays down leg and Wood has to reload.
24.2 - 1 run, Conway pulls it through the gap at square leg.
24.1 - 1 run, Ravindra looks to slog but only gets an inside edge for a single.
Mark Wood [3.0-0-38-0] is brought back into the attack
Can England find someone to break this partnership?
New Zealand's batters Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra are running away with the game at the moment as England fail to find any response.
Image: PTI
Over 26: New Zealand 192/1
25.6 - 1 run, Conway nudges it to square leg to move onto 99*
25.5 - 1 run, Rashid lands it short and Ravindra cuts it for a single.
25.4 - 2 runs, Ravindra nudges it with soft hands towards fine leg for a couple.
25.3 - 1 run, Conway misses with the flick but it deflects off the pads for a leg bye.
25.2 - No run, Conway again in no rush as this time he cops it on the pads.
25.1 - No run, Conway defends on the first delivery.
Over 27: New Zealand 200/1 - HUNDRED up for Conway! 100* (83)
26.6 - No run, Wood ends with a lethal snorter forcing Conway to duck for cover.
26.5 - 2 runs, Conway now pushes it to long-off as 200 comes up for New Zealand.
26.4 - FOUR! Width on offer from Wood and Conway just slices it powerfully through point.
26.3 - No run, Wood bangs it short and Conway mistimes the pull.
26.2 - 1 run, Ravindra pulls the short delivery for a single.
26.1 - 1 run, HUNDRED up for Conway! 100* (83)
What a batting display this has been from Conway as he gets an inside edge for a single to bring up his century! The Kiwi opener has looked in total control, nullifying the England bowling attack.
Over 28: New Zealand 208/1
27.6 - 1 run, Conway pushes it past the bowler to retain strike.
27.5 - No run, Conway blocks it back towards the bowler.
27.4 - 1 run, Ravindra chops the shorter delivery past the man at point.
27.3 - 1 run, Conway drives it along the ground to rotate strike.
27.2 - 1 run, Ravindra nudges it to square leg for a single.
27.1 - FOUR! What a welcome back for Moeen as Ravindra pulls it past long-on.
Moeen Ali [5.0-0-33-0] comes back into the attack
Over 29: New Zealand 209/1
28.6 - No run, Ravindra isn't taking any risks as he bats on 97 just 3 runs away from his century.
28.5 - No run, short from Livingstone and Ravindra only pushes it back to the bowler.
28.4 - 1 run, finally Conway clips it past square leg for a single.
28.3 - No run, Conway can't find the gap through the off-side this time.
28.2 - No run, Livingstone slides down leg but Conway can't get it past short fine leg.
28.1 - No run, Conway blocks the first delivery back to the bowler.
Jos Buttler is ready to try something different as Liam Livingstone, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack.
Over 30: New Zealand 211/1
29.6 - No run, Conway brings out the reverse sweep but only finds backward point.
29.5 - 1 run, Ravindra punches it past cover to move up to 98.
29.4 - 1 run, Conway pushes it past point for a quick single.
29.3 - No run, Moeen fires it onto the pads and Conway flicks to midwicket.
29.2 - No run, again Conway just defends from inside the crease.
29.1 - No run, Conway knocks it back to Moeen.
Over 31: New Zealand 222/1 - HUNDRED up for Ravindra! 100* (82)
30.6 - FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries from Conway as this time he misses the reverse sweep but the ball still escapes past Buttler for four byes.
30.5 - FOUR! Conway nails the reverse sweep as he beats the man at backward point.
30.4 - 1 run, HUNDRED up for Ravindra! 100* (82)
What a special innings it has been from this young man as he brings up his century with a delicate nudge through the leg-side. Both Conway and Ravindra have completely nullified the defending champions' bowling attack.
30.3 - 1 run, this time Conway works the gap at backward point.
30.2 - No run, Conway can't find the gap at square leg.
30.1 - 1 run, Ravindra moves on to 99* now with a drive past mid-off.
Over 32: New Zealand 226/1
31.6 - No run, Ravindra goes for a big slog but misses completely and even Buttler fails to collect behind the stumps, missing out on a stumping opportunity.
31.5 - 1 run, Conway drives it to long-off and rotates strike.
31.4 - 1 run, Ravindra comes charging out but only drills it for a single.
31.3 - No run, Ravindra can't find the gap at point with his attempted cut shot.
31.2 - 1 run, full from Moeen and Conway drives to long-on for a run.
31.1 - 1 run, Ravindra dabs the first delivery for a single.
Over 33: New Zealand 234/1
32.6 - FOUR! Curran looks to end with a slower delivery but Ravindra reads it and slams it straight down the ground to long-off.
32.5 - 1 run, Conway slaps the back of length delivery past point for a run.
32.4 - 1 run, Ravindra drives to long-on for a single.
32.4 - Wide! Curran bangs it short but it's too high.
32.3 - No run, Ravindra mistimes the shot as it loops towards mid-off but lands safely.
32.2 - 1 run, Conway connects with the pull to deep midwicket.
32.1 - No run, Conway swings hard but is beaten by the slower delivery from Curran.
Sam Curran [4.0-2-19-1] is back into the attack as England look for some inspiration.
Over 34: New Zealand 245/1
33.6 - 2 runs, Ravindra steps across and paddles the last ball past backward point for a couple. New Zealand need just 38 runs form 96 balls to win.
33.5 - 2 runs, excellent fielding from Livingstone as he puts in a last-ditch dive to save the boundary at long-on.
33.4 - SIX! Massive from Ravindra as he gets down on one knee and launches the ball high over deep midwicket.
33.3 - No run, Ravindra can't get the ball past the man at point.
33.2 - 1 run, Conway chips it to long-on and it lands safely just short of the fielder.
33.1 - No run, Moeen with a shorter delivery which Conway defends.
Meanwhile don't forget we're just 3 days away from India's opener against Australia at CWC 2023
Over 35: New Zealand 265/1
34.6 - FOUR! This time there's no stopping the ball as Conway nails the pull to send the ball racing past the diving long-on fielder. 20 runs come off the over.
34.5 - 2 runs, another well-timed pull shot from Conway brings in two more runs.
34.4 - 2 runs, Conway is hitting it with authority as he punches it through extra cover for two more.
34.3 - 2 runs, Conway again connects beautifully with a pull but it's well fielded in the deep by Brook to prevent the boundary.
34.2 - FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries as Conway slaps it powerfully past extra cover to find the ropes.
34.1 - SIX! Conway seems intent to finish this off quickly here as he immediately tears into Curran to send the ball flying over midwicket.
Over 36: New Zealand 281/1
35.6 - FOUR! Ravindra doesn't want to be left behind as he rocks back and pulls through fine leg.
35.5 - 1 run, Conway thumps it through mid-off where a misfield lets them grab a single.
35.4 - FOUR! HUNDRED & FIFTY up for Conway! 150* (119)
Conway is in unstoppable form here as he nails the pull shot to bring up yet another milestone.
35.3 - 2 runs, Conway pulls it through the leg-side and a good sliding stop cuts off the boundary.
35.2 - FOUR! Conway is in a mighty rush here as he nails the reverse sweep to beat short third man.
35.1 - 1 run, Ravindra pulls the first delivery through midwicket for a single.
Liam Livingstone [2.0-0-8-0] comes back into the attack
New Zealand win by 9 wickets!
36.2 - 1 run, Ravindra clips the ball past midwicket to seal a thumping 9-wicket victory over the defending champions England.
36.1 - 1 run, Conway flicks the first delivery down to fine leg for a single to level the scores.
Moeen Ali [9.0-0-58-0] comes back into the attack for what might well be the final over.
Some pictures from that special unbeaten 273-run partnership between Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra in action
New Zealand's Devon Conway in action
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra celebrates after reaching his century
New Zealand's Devon Conway celebrates after reaching his century
New Zealand's Devon Conway celebrates after reaching his century with Rachin Ravindra
New Zealand's batter Rachin Ravindra celebrates his half-century with teammate Devon Conway
What a way to exorcise your demons!
If New Zealand were still haunted by that heart-breaking Super Over defeat in the 2019 CWC Final, then they surely put that behind them with an unbelievably dominant performance.
The bowlers did excellently to restrict England to just 282/9 and then Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra did all the heavy-lifting with the bat to wrap up the victory in style.
The margin of victory will surely give New Zealand's Net Run Rate a healthy boost which may come in handy as we approach the later stages of the tournament.
For now, England need to dust themselves off and prepare to put out a statement in their next game, when they take the field against Bangladesh on October 10, Tuesday.
New Zealand next face Netherlands on October 9, Monday.
23-year-old Rachin Ravindra is named Player of the Match!
Rachin Ravindra (Player of the Match): Great to have a great day. Boys bowled and fielded well to restrict them to 280. Luckily I had Devon out there to show me how to do it. (I'm) Very very close with Devon. Special to finish it off with him. 4-5 years ago, we all knew Devon would become the player he is. Above all he's a great guy.
[On when he knew he was batting at three]
It was yesterday (because of) the thing (niggle) with Lockie. Good to get the opportunity. We'll see what happens. I'm actually quite a good sleeper luckily. There was some swing, but the surface was really good to bat on.
England Captain Jos Buttler reflecting on the game!
Disappointing day, outplayed by New Zealand, tough to take that defeat. One loss, still a long tournament. Lot of guys in our team have played a lot of cricket. We have beaten teams this way before and we have been beaten like this before as well. Tough to build any pressure with the start they got. We lacked being clinical with our executions. Right shots weren't quite executed. We will keep it positive, can't be too defensive but we weren't clinical in shot selection and execution. Margin for error was very less on that pitch. The two guys played exceptionally well, fantastic partnership we were well beaten. Skidded on even better under lights, that's why we wanted to bowl as well. I thought he is back to his old self. Don't think there is any question about Joe. He's a run-maker in any format he plays. We will wait and see. He is working hard with the physio.Jos Buttler
New Zealand Captain Tom Latham is delighted with that performance
Obviously, a fantastic partnership between Rachin and Devon. From the 30-over mark onwards, to restrict them to 280 was fantastic. It has been a quick build-up - the warm-ups and guys from Bangladesh. We've played a bit in these conditions and I thought we adapted to these conditions beautifully. The two seamers - Henners and Boulty - did a great job and took wickets at crucial times. To restrict them to 280 was outstanding. Probably, the most pleasing thing was Devon and Rachin just reacted to what was being bowled. Rachin played a fantastic innings and proud of him. Looking forward to get around him tonight.Tom Latham
That's it from us for today! The World Cup has gotten off to a rollicking start and remember we've got the entire tournament ahead of us to look forward to.
Tomorrow we'll bring you all the live updates from Pakistan vs Netherlands being played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad. Tune in to our page from 1 PM onwards for all the live updates.
Till then it's goodbye and goodnight!