Aaj English TV

Sunday, December 22, 2024  
20 Jumada Al-Akhirah 1446  

Neesham’s heroic fail to inspire New Zealand beat Australia in World Cup

Aussies won by five runs
New Zealand’s James Neesham (C) and Mitchell Santner run between the wickets as Australia’s captain Pat Cummins (R) watches during the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between Australia and New Zealand at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on October 28, 2023. AFP
New Zealand’s James Neesham (C) and Mitchell Santner run between the wickets as Australia’s captain Pat Cummins (R) watches during the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between Australia and New Zealand at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on October 28, 2023. AFP
Century maker: New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra plays a shot on Saturday. AFP
Century maker: New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra plays a shot on Saturday. AFP

Jimmy Neesham’s 58 from 39 balls were not enough for England to pull off the highest run chase of 389 in the World Cup against Australia at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala on Friday.

Rachin Ravindra hit his second century of the tournament as New Zealand attempted to chase down Australia’s 388 in their World Cup clash on Saturday.

The 23-year-old Ravindra, who scored 123 in the opening win over England, reached three figures from 77 balls with seven fours and five sixes.

He had shared in a 96-run partnership for the third wicket with Daryl Mitchell as New Zealand attempted to pull off the second highest successful chase in one-day international cricket.

When Ravindra reached his century, New Zealand were 262-4 in the 36th over. Mitchell made 130 last time out against India and on Saturday reached another half-century off 42 balls with six fours and one six.

However, when he moved onto 54 he was dismissed by leg-spinner Adam Zampa after holing out to long-on.

Earlier, Travis Head marked his World Cup bow with 109 and David Warner made 81 for Australia who are seeking a fourth win in six games.

New Zealand started the day with four wins and one defeat.

To defeat Australia they will have to pull off the second highest successful chase in one-day international cricket.

For the latest news, follow us on Twitter @Aaj_Urdu. We are also on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

New Zealand

Australia

World Cup 2023

WorldCup 2023

Cricket World Cup