Devon Conway did such a miracle for NZ that even the legendary players were left behind, became the first Kiwi player
Chasing England's target of 283 runs, the New Zealand team scored 10 runs in the first over. In the second over, Will Yang returned to the pavilion without opening his account. After this, Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra not only made an unbeaten partnership of 273 runs. Devon Conway batted brilliantly and scored a century in his World Cup debut match.
In the inaugural match of the ICC World Cup, New Zealand defeated defending champion England by 9 wickets. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra made a historic partnership as the Kiwi team defeated the British in a one-sided match. Devon Conway played an unbeaten inning of 152 runs.
Chasing England's target of 283 runs, the New Zealand team scored 10 runs in the first over. Whereas, in the second over, Will Yang returned to the pavilion without opening the account. After this, Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra not only made an unbeaten partnership of 273 runs. Devon Conway batted brilliantly and scored a century in his World Cup debut match.
Thanks to this century, Devon Conway became the first batsman to score the fastest 1000 runs for New Zealand. He left behind many Kiwi great players. Devon Conway achieved this feat in 22 innings.
At the same time, Glenn Turner is at number two in this list. He had scored 1000 runs in 24 innings. Daryl Mitchell also played 24 innings to score 1000 runs. Andrew Jones had completed 1000 runs in 25 ODI innings. Bruce Edgar completed 1000 ODI runs in 29 innings, while Jesse Ryder scored 1000 runs in 29 innings.
Let us tell you that the Kiwi team has become the first team in the history of the World Cup, which easily chase the target of 280 plus in the first 40 overs. New Zealand chased the target of 283 runs and achieved it in 36.2 overs by losing 1 wicket. Devon Conway (152 not out off 121 balls) and Rachin Ravindra (123 not out off 96 balls) made important contributions in this victory.