England thumped by Kiwis in long-awaited World Cup final rematch
Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell both struck unbeaten hundreds as New Zealand cruised to an eight-wicket win over England in the first ODI in Cardiff on Friday.
“We thought England’s score was just above par, but the bowlers did well to restrict them on that surface,” Conway said in the post-match presentation.England captain Jos Buttler marked his 33rd birthday by top-scoring for his side with 72 in a total of 6-291. Rashid was briefly off the field for cramp and Mitchell greeted his return with a six and a four off successive deliveries.Mitchell then hammered Rashid for 16 off three balls — two sixes separated by a four — as he went into the nineties before going to an 84-ball century.
Livingstone’s dashing 52 off 40 balls added late impetus after opener Dawid Malan made 54 as former all-rounder Andrew Flintoff returned to the England set-up by joining the coaching staff as a mentor.
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