The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is showcasing some thrilling encounters, and today (October 13th), a match is underway between Bangladesh and New Zealand. This match is being played at the historic M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. New Zealand‘s captain, Kane Williamson, won the toss and decided to field first. Williamson is playing his first match in this World Cup. Stay with us for updates on this exciting match.
New Zealand had an impressive start to their World Cup campaign by defeating the defending champions, England, in their opening match. In that game, New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway scored memorable centuries. In their second match, the Kiwi team secured a convincing victory against the Netherlands by 99 runs. On the other hand, Bangladesh had previously defeated Afghanistan by six wickets, but they suffered a 137-run defeat against England.
Bangladesh Innings Highlights
- Liton Das (0) out: Trent Boult
Bangladesh Playing XI: Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (Captain), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicketkeeper), Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Shariful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.
New Zealand Playing XI: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (Captain), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (Wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.
The match has just begun, and the world is eagerly watching as these two talented teams compete for victory. Both Bangladesh and New Zealand have displayed their prowess in the tournament, making this contest an exciting one. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling encounter as it unfolds in Chennai.