World Cup 2023: Conway, Ravindra's tons lead New Zealand to win over England in openerKane Williamson, Tim Southee rested due to injury. Ben Stokes has a niggle, and misses out on WC opener. Jose Buttler says they would have looked to bowl first as well. AHMEDABAD: New Zealand steamrollered defending champions England by nine wickets in the opening match of the 50-over World Cup on Thursday, demonstrating again their knack of punching above their weight in showpiece events. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra smashed rapid unbeaten centuries to set up New Zealand's successful pursuit of a 283-run victory target, which came with 13.4 overs to spare. It was a rematch of the heart-stopping 2019 final at Lord's in which England were declared winners via a now-scrapped boundary countback rule after the contest had ended in a tie. Electing to field on Thursday, New Zealand's bowlers restricted their opponents to 282-9, a modest total considering the firepower in England's usually formidable batting lineup. England's batters did not really fire but Joe Root (77), Jos Buttler (43) and Jonny Bairstow (33) provided some resistance. However, England could not string together enough partnerships and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Matt Henry claimed 3-48 for New Zealand, while their three spinners shared five wickets on a hot afternoon at the Narendra Modi Stadium. All 11 England batters made double figures -- the first time any side have managed that in ODIs -- but it was a patchy batting display overall. For More Videos Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF73oBsmZPG6YRZV-vVN1-A Visit our Website for More Latest Update - https://www.geosuper.tv #GeoSuper #SportsUpdate