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In a nail-biting encounter that had cricket fans on the edge of their seats, Australia emerged victorious over New Zealand in the 27th match of the ICC Cricket W🍷orld Cup 2023. The contest, held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, featured scintillating performances with both the bat and ball, ultimately resulting in Au൲stralia clinching the win by a margin of just 5 runs.
Travis Head powers Australia to a massive total
New Zealand, after winning the toss, chose to bowl first, putting Australia to bat. The Australian innings proved to be a run-fest, as they posted an imposing total of 388 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 49.2 overs. Travis Head was the standout performer with a breathtaking century, scoring 109 runs off ju﷽st 67 deliveries.
Head was well-supported by David Warner, who contributed 81 runs, and a solid batting effort from the rest of the team. Australia’s innings featured a flurry of boundaries and sixes, leaving New Zealand with a daunting target.
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Rachin Ravindra and James Neesham’s efforts in vain
In response, New Zealand’s batters showcased remarkable resilience. Rachin Ravindra played a sensational innings, scoring 116 runs off 89 balls, while Daryl Mitchell (54) and James Neesham (58) made vital contributions. Howev♔er, despite a valiant effort, New Zealand fell just short of their target. The𓆏 team managed to reach a commendable total of 383 for the loss of 9 wickets in their 50 overs.
Australia’s bowlers, led by Adam Zampa with 3 wickets, and a spirited performance from the other bowlers, played a pivotal role in securing the narrow victory. New Zealand, on the other hand, was led by Ravindra’s all-round display with the bat.
In the end, it was a thrilling cont𒐪est that showcased the spirit of cricket, with both teams displaying remarkable skill and determination. However, Australia managed to hold their nerve and secure a hard-fought victory, winning by a margin of just 5 runs.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
One more nail-biter! This World Cup is a blockbuster for sure. Both the teams looked good and played 𒈔🍌exceedingly well.
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R)
So many heroes today. Head, Warner, Cummins, Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Neesham….yesterday was a good game, full of emotion and pain, but this is now the match of the tournament
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
Mazaa aa raha hai ?
What a match.
New Zealand showing the spirit of a run chase and Australia peaking at the right time and looking ominous.
Two thrillers in two days and mazaa aa gaya.— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Wow. What a game for the last time this World Cup here in DHARAMSALA. Kudos to both Australia and New Zeal﷽and👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Travis Heꦕad and Rachin Ravindra💪🏾
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
South Africa won by just 1 wicket.
Australia won by just 5 runs.
Two classics – World Cup is peaking, We are in for a treat for next few years.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
A gallant effort from . Jimmy Neesham in th꧟e 🌊end 👏
AUS' desperation in the field in the last over did it for them. This is the AUS side I have seen over 31 years.
Starc recovering from those five wides. That full toss… he hit the bat quite hard on that occasion and just…
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12)
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I’ꦅm just looking forward to tweet tbh 😂😲 what ꦿa game!
— Sam Billings (@sambillings)
What a ridiculously good game of cricket
— Tim Michell (@tim_michell)
Marnus saves Australia there – what a performance in the field from him. Reckon he has to be ahead of Smith if it comes down to one or the other.
— Adam Collins (@collinsadam)
Match of the Tournament
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang)
Low-scoring thrillers are great but highest-scoring thrillers are even better. Poor Jimmy Neesham still has his pads on. He brought the Kiwis wit💛hin one boundary of one of the greatest World Cup teams one
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07)
Salute to both Aus & NZ
— Abdul Ghaffar 🇵🇰 (@GhaffarDawnNews)