I do not see any possibility of defeat of New Zealand. They are going to win the match easily. They collected 187 runs after losing only 1 wicket in 25 overs. Will young was the first to return to the dressing room. But COnway and Rachin Ravindra are playing brilliantly. Conway remained unbeaten on 98 and Ravindra on 87. New Zealand need only 96 runs in 25 overs.
The first match of the World Cup I thought would be very competitive. Also I thought England team as favorite. Because England played very well in the last series against New Zealand and won the series. It was totally unexpected that England would perform so poorly today.
Yes exactly they played really well in the series but here in ICC World Cup's first match England is looking weak and New Zealand is now much stronger as compare to the England team. According to the current situation New Zealand made 209 runs in 28 overs and they need 74 runs in 21 overs. Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway partnership is going well. Devon Conway already made his century and Rachin Ravindra is very close to it. And I am sure thay he will also complete the 100 runs soon.
I am fed up with England's batting. We do not expect such erratic batting from such experienced players of England. I thought the team would give a target of more than 320 today. And this pitch should have given a target of over 300 to win. But England's players cannot bat responsibly. Joe Root scored 77, Buttler 43 and Bairstwo 33. Apart from Root, no other player can stay at the crease for long. On the other hand, two New Zealand players Conway and Ravindra both scored centuries. They are averaging more than 7 runs per over. New Zealand need only 56 runs. England may be defeated by 9 wickets today.