England vs New Zealand Result – 1st Match

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1st Match • ICC Cricket World Cup

ENG

282/9 (50)

NZ

283/1 (36.2)

New Zealand won by 9 wickets

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36.2

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Moeen Ali to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run

36.1

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Moeen Ali to Devon Conway, 1 run

End of over 36 (16 runs)

Rachin Ravindra 122 (95)

Devon Conway 151 (120)

NZ 281/1

Liam Livingstone 3-0-24-0

35.6

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Liam Livingstone to Rachin Ravindra, Four

35.5

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Liam Livingstone to Devon Conway, 1 run

35.4

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Liam Livingstone to Devon Conway, Four

35.3

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Liam Livingstone to Devon Conway, 2 runs

35.2

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Liam Livingstone to Devon Conway, Four

35.1

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Liam Livingstone to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run

End of over 35 (20 runs)

Devon Conway 140 (116)

Rachin Ravindra 117 (93)

NZ 265/1

Sam Curran 6-1-47-2

34.6

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Sam Curran to Devon Conway, Four

34.5

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Sam Curran to Devon Conway, 2 runs

34.4

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Sam Curran to Devon Conway, 2 runs

34.3

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Sam Curran to Devon Conway, 2 runs

34.2

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Sam Curran to Devon Conway, Four

34.1

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Sam Curran to Devon Conway, Six

End of over 34 (11 runs)

Rachin Ravindra 117 (93)

Devon Conway 120 (110)

NZ 245/1

Moeen Ali 9-0-58-0

33.6

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Moeen Ali to Rachin Ravindra, 2 runs

33.5

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Moeen Ali to Rachin Ravindra, 2 runs

33.4

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Moeen Ali to Rachin Ravindra, Six

33.3

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Moeen Ali to Rachin Ravindra, no run

33.2

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Moeen Ali to Devon Conway, 1 run

33.1

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Moeen Ali to Devon Conway, no run

End of over 33 (8 runs)

Rachin Ravindra 107 (89)

Devon Conway 119 (108)

NZ 234/1

Sam Curran 5-1-27-2

32.6

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Sam Curran to Rachin Ravindra, Four

32.5

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Sam Curran to Devon Conway, 1 run

32.4

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Sam Curran to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run

32.4

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Sam Curran to Rachin Ravindra, 1 wide

Match Summary

England and New Zealand met in 1st Match of ICC Cricket World Cup, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 35.6: Liam Livingstone to Rachin Ravindra, Four | 35.4: Liam Livingstone to Devon Conway, Four | 35.2: Liam Livingstone to Devon Conway, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (New Zealand won by 9 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

35.6: Liam Livingstone to Rachin Ravindra, Four
35.4: Liam Livingstone to Devon Conway, Four
35.2: Liam Livingstone to Devon Conway, Four
34.6: Sam Curran to Devon Conway, Four
34.2: Sam Curran to Devon Conway, Four
34.1: Sam Curran to Devon Conway, Six
33.4: Moeen Ali to Rachin Ravindra, Six
32.6: Sam Curran to Rachin Ravindra, Four

Short Highlights Summary

New Zealand won by 9 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 35.6: Liam Livingstone to Rachin Ravindra, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

36.2 1 Moeen Ali to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run

36.1 1 Moeen Ali to Devon Conway, 1 run

End of over 36 (16 runs)

Rachin Ravindra 122 (95)

Devon Conway 151 (120)

NZ 281/1

Liam Livingstone 3-0-24-0

35.6 4 Liam Livingstone to Rachin Ravindra, Four

35.5 1 Liam Livingstone to Devon Conway, 1 run

35.4 4 Liam Livingstone to Devon Conway, Four

35.3 2 Liam Livingstone to Devon Conway, 2 runs

35.2 4 Liam Livingstone to Devon Conway, Four

35.1 1 Liam Livingstone to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run

End of over 35 (20 runs)

Devon Conway 140 (116)

Rachin Ravindra 117 (93)

NZ 265/1

Sam Curran 6-1-47-2

34.6 4 Sam Curran to Devon Conway, Four

34.5 2 Sam Curran to Devon Conway, 2 runs

34.4 2 Sam Curran to Devon Conway, 2 runs

34.3 2 Sam Curran to Devon Conway, 2 runs

34.2 4 Sam Curran to Devon Conway, Four

34.1 6 Sam Curran to Devon Conway, Six

End of over 34 (11 runs)

Rachin Ravindra 117 (93)

Devon Conway 120 (110)

NZ 245/1

Moeen Ali 9-0-58-0

33.6 2 Moeen Ali to Rachin Ravindra, 2 runs

33.5 2 Moeen Ali to Rachin Ravindra, 2 runs

33.4 6 Moeen Ali to Rachin Ravindra, Six

33.3 0 Moeen Ali to Rachin Ravindra, no run

33.2 1 Moeen Ali to Devon Conway, 1 run

33.1 0 Moeen Ali to Devon Conway, no run

End of over 33 (8 runs)

Rachin Ravindra 107 (89)

Devon Conway 119 (108)

NZ 234/1

Sam Curran 5-1-27-2

32.6 4 Sam Curran to Rachin Ravindra, Four

32.5 1 Sam Curran to Devon Conway, 1 run

32.4 1 Sam Curran to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run

32.4 Wd Sam Curran to Rachin Ravindra, 1 wide

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the England vs New Zealand 1st Match match?
New Zealand won by 9 wickets.

What is the England vs New Zealand 1st Match?
England vs New Zealand is the 1st Match of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch England vs New Zealand live score?
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