AUS vs. NZ Highlights: AUS wins by 5 runs, Both Achieve Record Cumulative Score

AUS vs. NZ CWC 2023 Highlights: In a high-scoring match on Saturday, Australia defeated New Zealand by five runs to extend their winning streak in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. In Dharamsala, Australia scored 388 runs while batting first before stopping the Kiwis at 383 for nine in 50 overs. 771 is the greatest combined score between two teams in a World Cup match, breaking the previous record of 754 runs shared by Sri Lanka and South Africa in the early stages of the competition. Australia, the five-time winners, have won four straight games and are back on course to make it to the round of four following a poor start that saw them lose their opening two games against South Africa and India.

The Match

In his debut World Cup match, Travis Head struck 109 off 67 balls and combined with David Warner (81 off 65 balls). For the first wicket to score 175 runs. The score was raised towards the finish by Glenn Maxwell (41), Jos Inglis (38), and Pat Cummins (who smashed 37 off only 14 balls). Glenn Phillips performed a fantastic job with the ball for the Kiwis. He finished with statistics of 3/37 as his teammates were sent to the dry cleaners. Centurion Rachin Ravindra led the way with the bat, scoring a counterattacking 116 off 89 balls.

Will Young and Devon Conway, who were the first to bat for New Zealand, had excellent shot selection. Rachin Ravindra ultimately rebuilt for the Black Caps with a century after Conway and Young eventually left for 28 and 32, respectively. The all-round player was out of the game after 89 balls at 116. James Neesham attempted to win the match for New Zealand with 19 required in the finale, but he was out on the second to last ball. After 50 overs, New Zealand reached 383/9. Adam Zampa scored three runs for the Australians, while Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins both claimed two wickets.

AUS vs. NZ CWC 2023 Key Points

1. New Zealand wins the toss and decides to field
2. Travis Head returns, and Jimmy Neesham joins NZ.
3. Warner hit 50 in just 28 balls, while Head reached the same mark in 25 deliveries.
4. AUS scores 118/0 on the opening powerplay.
5. Before wicket, Warner and Head scored 175 runs.
6. Warner was ejected 81(65) for while Head fell for 109(67),.
7. Josh Inglish struck 38(28), Maxwell was out for 41(24), and Cummins smashed 37 off of only 14 balls.
8. In 49.2 overs, AUS posts 388.
9. Rachin Ravindra being removed for 116 off 89 balls
10. James Neesham reaches fifty but gets run out soon.
11. Amazing Fielding by Australia.
12. After 50 overs, New Zealand reached 383/9, losing by five runs.