The International Cricket Council (ICC) officially kicked off the World Cup 2023 in India.
The grand event's inaugural match witnessed the clash of titans as the reigning champions, England, faced off against the runners-up, New Zealand, at Ahmedabad Stadium.
In a coin toss moment, New Zealand emerged victorious, opting to field first and giving England the opportunity to set the target.
The stage is set for an exciting and competitive tournament that promises to captivate cricket fans from around the globe.
Must Read: England vs New Zealand match live stream
England: 1 Jonny Bairstow, 2 Dawid Malan, 3 Joe Root, 4 Harry Brook, 5 Jos Buttler (capt/wk), 6 Liam Livingstone, 7 Moeen Ali, 8 Sam Curran, 9 Chris Woakes, 10 Adil Rashid, 11 Mark Wood
New Zealand: 1 Devon Conway, 2 Will Young, 3 Rachin Ravindra, 4 Daryl Mitchell, 5 Tom Latham (capt/wk), 6 Glenn Phillips, 7 Mark Chapman, 8 James Neesham, 9 Mitchell Santner, 10 Matt Henry, 11 Trent Boult
Stay tuned for more scores and updates in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023!