Daryl Mitchell and CSK Star lead New Zealand to victory, beat England by 8 wickets in 1st ODI

Highlights of New Zealand vs England 1st ODI: The first match of the ODI series between England and New Zealand was played at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Friday, 8 September, in which the guest New Zealand defeated the host England by 8 wickets. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first. England came out to bat and put 291 runs on the board for 6 wickets in 50 overs. In response, Daryl Mitchell from England and Devon Conway, who played for Chennai Super Kings in IPL, played unbeaten centuries.

New Zealand won by centuries from Mitchell Marsh and Devon Conway

Chasing the runs, Devon Conway and Will Young took over the responsibility of opening from New Zealand. Will Young was made his victim by English spinner Adil Rashid on the first ball of the 11th over and he returned to the pavilion after playing an innings of 29 runs. Henry Nicholls, who landed at number three, could not play a long innings and he also returned to the pavilion after scoring 26 runs. Nicholls was walked by David Willey on the third ball of the 21st over.

Then Daryl Mitchell, who came down to bat at number four, played a century for the team. On the other hand, Devon Conway, present from the opening, also scored a century. The unbeaten century of both gave the team a very easy victory for 2 wickets in 45.4 overs. Daryl Mitchell scored 118* in 91 balls at a strike rate of 129.67. At the same time, Devon Conv played an inning of 111* runs in 121 balls. Mitchell’s innings included 7 fours and 7 sixes, Conway’s innings included 13 fours and 1 six. Both shared 180* runs in 152 balls for the third wicket.

failed english bowlers

Very poor bowling was seen from England. Only Adil Rashid and David Willey took 1-1 wickets for the team and no other bowler got success. Although Adil Rashid proved to be very expensive. He spent 80 runs in 8 overs with an economy of 8.80.

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