Twitter Reactions: Centuries from Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell lead New Zealand to a comfortable win in the first ODI against England

In a high scoring contest during the New Zealand tour of England 2023, New Zealand emerged victorious in the first ODI against England at Sophia Gardens on Friday. The visitors demonstrated their prowess with a brilliant all-round performance that saw them clinch victory by 8 wickets.

England Innings: 291/6 (50 Overs)

England batted first after losing the toss and posted a competitive total of 291-6 in their allotted 50 overs. Several batsmen made significant contributions to the total, with captain Jos Buttler leading the way with a stellar knock of 72 runs off 68 balls, featuring 5 fours and 2 sixes. Dawid Malan (54 runs off 53 balls) and Liam Livingstone (52 runs off 40 balls) also played valuable innings. New Zealand’s spinner Rachin Ravindra was the most successful bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 48 runs in his 10 overs.

New Zealand Innings: 297/2 (45.4 Overs)

In pursuit of the target, New Zealand showcased exceptional batting prowess, reaching the target with 26 balls to spare. Devon Conway was the star of the show, crafting a magnificent century. He scored 111 runs off 121 balls, including 13 fours and 1 six. Daryl Mitchell provided ample support, smashing a brilliant 118 runs off just 91 balls, which included 7 fours and an impressive 7 sixes. New Zealand achieved victory with authority, posting 297-2 in 45.4 overs.

Player of the Match:

Conway’s outstanding century and pivotal role in New Zealand’s successful chase earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award.

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This comprehensive victory gave New Zealand a 1-0 lead in the ODI series, setting the stage for an exciting cricketing rivalry between the two teams in the upcoming matches.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Devon Conway – 111*(121)
Daryl Mitchell – 117*(90)

What a partnership in the run chase, while chasing 292 runs, Kiwis were 117 for 2 then the heroic partnership between Conway & Mitchell started and pulled off a remarkable victory. pic.twitter.com/Eua9lvTHb5

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 8, 2023

Devon Conway supremacy 💛 pic.twitter.com/FRoBrj5ROa

— Div🦁 (@div_yumm) September 8, 2023

Kane Williamson, while appreciating Devon Conway's outstanding performance from the balcony, must be feeling eager to stage his own comeback soon! #NZvENG #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/MNlIXLO1TC

— Shubham Tiwari 🇮🇳 (@shubham84777556) September 8, 2023

Daryl Mitchell follows Devon Conway’s lead in style! His fourth ODI hundred comes from 84 balls with 6 fours and 5 sixes 👏#ENvNZ #CricketNation pic.twitter.com/OckAVlQOUA

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) September 8, 2023

Daryl Mitchell is one of the most gutsy cricketer in modern day cricket pic.twitter.com/H5Kd7QXBr2

— Dheeraj Singh (@Dheerajsingh_) September 8, 2023

New Zealand take 1-0 lead in the four-match ODI series

Scorecard: https://t.co/rOLQgV9dGD#ENGvNZ #1stODI #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/e9NomtNdmO

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) September 9, 2023

Player of the Match in Cardiff – Devon Conway 🥇

In his first ODI against England, Devon Conway brings up three figures! 💯👏🔥🔥🔥

#ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/2A2vEQseBu

— Sohaib Zafar (@_SohaibZafar) September 9, 2023

Daryl Mitchell in last 6 Int'l innings in England:- (Tests & ODIs)

•108(203).
•190(318).
•63*(131).
•109(228).
•56(152).
•118*(91).

4 Hundreds, 2 Fifties – Incredible, Daryl Mitchell..!! pic.twitter.com/NSIn6iEb3B

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) September 8, 2023

Mr Devon Consistent Conway ❤️‍🔥

The Backbone Of Blackcaps 🖤✨

C For Consistency ❤️‍🔥
C For Class ✨
C For Conway 💛#ENGvsNZ #DevonConway #CSK pic.twitter.com/z9vmMlCNRz

— YELLOVE 𝕏 Fever™ (@hajuri_janardan) September 8, 2023

HUNDRED FOR DEVON CONWAY…!!!
He scored 100* runs from 115 balls against England while chasing 292 runs in first ODI match – What a brilliant hundred fron Devon Conway.#NZvsENG #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/bxqGzAQpBd

— NAQI HUSSAIN (@Naqi_786) September 8, 2023

Hasn't played an ODI since January, but Devon Conway picks up right where he left off!

Back-to-back ODI centuries!!!#ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/lKnSSl79w5

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) September 8, 2023

Devon Conway 🤝 Daryl Mitchell

Two brilliant innings leading New Zealand to a comfortable win in the first ODI against England. pic.twitter.com/oluzTbCaHv

— ICC (@ICC) September 9, 2023

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September 09, 2023 at 09:28AM