Powered by unbeaten lots of from Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, New Zealand outclassed defending champions England by 9 wickets within the World Cup opener in Ahmedabad on Thursday. England made 282 for 9 as they struggled monumentally, besides Joe Root, towards New Zealand bowlers, and the Kiwis overhauled the goal in simply 36.2 overs. Conway (152) and Ravindra (123) had been the architects of their superior chase on a pitch that regarded significantly eased up in comparison with the England innings.

Earlier, Root waged a lone battle for England with a 86-ball 77.

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