Following New Zealand's five-run loss against Australia in the 27th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Saturday, the Kiwis registered an unwanted record in the prestigious tournament after they scored the highest World Cup total
With this loss, Bangladesh is out of the World Cup, having lost five of six matches. The Netherlands has won two games, lost four and with four points is at the eighth spot.
Richie Richardson of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Babar Azam's side was ruled to be four overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.
Rachin Ravindra's explosive century and James Neesham's death over striking went in vain as New Zealand failed to chase down 389 runs set by Australia, losing by just five runs in their ICC Cricket World Cup match at Dharamshala on Saturday.
Rachin Ravindra's explosive century and James Neesham's death over striking went in vain as New Zealand failed to chase down 389 runs set by Australia, losing by just five runs in their ICC Cricket World Cup match at Dharamshala on Saturday.
Australia is at fourth spot, with four wins and two losses in six matches, a total of eight points. NZ is at the third spot with same win-loss record and points, but they have a better net-run-rate.
Head and Warner both shone with the bat, scoring remarkable 109 and 81 respectively, while Glenn Maxwell (41), Inglis (38) and captain Cummins (37) contributed outstandingly to help five-time champions post 388 against arch-rival New Zealand.
Netherlands captain Scott Edwards won the toss and elected to bat against Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 here at iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.
New Zealand captain skipper Tom Latham won the toss and opted to field against Australia in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 here at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins hailed left-armer Mitchell Starc calling him a "rare bowler" ahead of their clash against New Zealand in the ongoing World Cup.