‘Thrilling match indeed!’ – Fans react as Australia beat New Zealand by five runs in ODI World Cup 2023

Australia and New Zealand recently encountered each other for the 27th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 on 28 October, Saturday at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first and dismiss Australia’s batting line for a low score but the Australian squad put up a high total of 388 runs. 

Australia’s opening batsman Travis Head scored the highest runs along with David Warner and they scored 109 and 81 runs off 67 and 65 deliveries with a strike rate of 162.69 and 124.62, respectively. The middle-order batsman Glenn Maxwell also scored 41 off 24 balls. Trent Boult and Glenn Phillips Miraz both took the three-wicket haul to dismiss Australia for 388 runs. 

New Zealand failed to chase the high target of 389 runs in 50 overs and Australia won the game by 5 runs. The team’s opening batsman Rachin Ravindra became the highest scorer for the team by scoring 116 runs off 89 deliveries. 

“They put us on the back foot” – Tom Latham

“Fantastic game of cricket ebbed and flowed throughout the 100 overs. To come so close obviously hurts, but a fantastic game. They put us on the back foot straightaway and at that point it was about containing them and keep taking wickets. He (Phillips) bowled well under pressure, to come and bowl 10 overs and pick up 3 wickets is really crucial. Great to see the work he is putting in and it is paying off. The openers got us off to a fantastic start and Rachin played a fantastic knock, one of the better ones you will see chasing. It was a great effort and proud of the guys. It is a fantastic place to play cricket”, said New Zealand’s captain Tom Latham in the post-match ceremony after losing the game to Australia by five runs. 

Look how the fans reacted- 

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Aus won because of their fielding

— Pranav Singh (@ImPranav7306) October 28, 2023

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What a nail-biter! No shortage of excitement in this World Cup.

— Stewie (@StewzieGriffin) October 28, 2023