AUS vs NZ, CWC 2023: Records Tumble In High-Scoring Thriller Between Trans-Tasman Rivals
By: FPJ Web Desk | October 29, 2023
The match between Australia and New Zealand aggregated 771 runs, which is the highest in a World Cup game. The previous highest was 754, which came between Sri Lanka and South Africa earlier in the tournament in Delhi.
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New Zealand's total of 383 is the highest World Cup score in a losing cause. It was Sri Lanka's 344 against Pakistan until this game.
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This is also the first time that Australia have registered 350+ scores in three consecutive ODIs. Their previous two scores were 367 and 399.
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Adam Zampa became the 3rd Australian bowler to take at least 3 wickets in 4 consecutive innings. Before this, Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee had done it.
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Rachin Ravindra has joined the elite list of scoring 2 World Cup centuries for New Zealand. The other batters are Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill, Nathan Astle, Stephen Fleming, Glenn Turner, and Scott Styris.
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David Warner's 36 sixes has made him the highest six hitter for Australia in World Cups. He went past Glenn Maxwell, who now has 33. However, it's likely to be a nip and tuck situation in this World Cup.
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Mitchell Starc leaked 89 in 9 overs against New Zealand, which happened to be the most conceded by an Aussie bowler in a single World Cup inning. He also went wicketless for the first time in World Cup matches.
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James Neesham is down on his knees after being run-out at a crucial juncture. Neesham had to walk back for 58 off 39 runs as New Zealand fell short by 5 runs.
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Australia registered their 4th consecutive win in the 2023 World Cup. As a result, they have firmed their grip on a semi-final spot.
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AUS vs NZ, CWC 2023: Classic World Cup Moments Between Trans-Tasman Rivals