New Zealand’s Fielding Frustrations in 2023 World Cup Match Against Australia – Fan Reactions

By | Bullscore 31 Oct, 2023

In the 27th match of the 2023 World Cup, Australia scored a huge total of 388 against New Zealand on Saturday, October 28, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.

The New Zealand team, usually known for their strong fielding, had a rough day in the field. New Zealand’s captain chose to bowl first. David Warner (81) and Travis Head (109) had a fantastic partnership, scoring 175 runs in 19 overs, providing a great start for Australia. Head got a couple of chances to get out, but New Zealand fielders Santner and Glenn Philips dropped the catches. He took full advantage of these opportunities and made an outstanding century.

New Zealand’s main bowlers had a tough time containing runs. Part-time bowler Glenn Phillips took important wickets, dismissing both the openers and later Steve Smith, finishing with three wickets.

Glenn Maxwell (41), Josh Inglis (38), and Pat Cummins (37) played quick innings in the final overs, helping Australia reach a massive total after a slower period in the middle overs.

New Zealand, known for their strong fielding, struggled with catching and ground fielding on Saturday, allowing Australia to score more runs than expected. Fans noticed this and shared their reactions online. Here are some of the top reactions.

Has New Zealand simply forgotten how to play cricket. This is one of our worst bowling and fielding displays for a long, long time
— André Brett (@DrDreHistorian) October 28, 2023

New Zealand's fielding pic.twitter.com/emcKsgFXgM
— Nik?? (@NikeshUprety_) October 28, 2023

New zealand kitni kharab fielding kiya h 4 5th catch drop hua h
— Amraj (@AmrajS29478) October 28, 2023

The wheels are falling off for New Zealand. Pretty ordinary bowling display and poor fielding.
— Sreejith Mullappilli (@Mullappilli) October 28, 2023

New Zealand doing bad fielding says that it's not thier day.
— Varad Tamhankar (@Varad_Tamhankar) October 28, 2023

“I think 388 is a really good score” – Australia opener Travis Head after his century against New Zealand

At the mid-innings break, Australian opener Travis Head reflected on the action that unfolded in the first innings and said:

“(What pleased him most?) To be back playing. Nice to be back with the boys. It felt nice to contribute and nice to be back. (How’s his hand?) It’s going well, it went well today. We’re on track which is nice. Very good wicket.”

On his sensational opening partnership with David Warner, Head added:

“Davey and I throughout that partnership tried to put as much pressure as we can, we were able to get away today, take our chances and then also go on and make a really big partnership to set that platform.”We were able to do that today. I think 388 is a really good score. I felt at the back end of my innings, it started taking a little bit more spin. The changes of pace helped them with a bit more spin there.

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