AUS vs NZ: It's Always New Zealand & Run Out! Twitter Reacts As Kiwis Suffer Heartbreak vs Australia In A Thriller

The 27th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 was played between the Australia National Cricket Team and the New Zealand National Cricket Team at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on Saturday, October 28.

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first, the decision which backfired massively. Australian opener Travis Head finally returned to the playing XI after missing out on the last few matches due to injury and set the stage on fire.

Head smashed a spectacular century and built a tremendous 175-run partnership in 117 balls with veteran opener David Warner, who also batted magnificently but fell short of his ton.

The next three batters – Mitchell Marsh (36), Steve Smith (18), and Marnus Labuschagne (18) chipped in with crucial runs, before Glenn Maxwell (41) and Pat Cummins (37) played brutal innings to power Australia to a gigantic total of 388. Also, Josh Inglis contributed 38 runs and Australia became the first team to register three consecutive 350-plus scores in ODI history.

For New Zealand, the man with the golden arm Glenn Phillips was the top performer as he picked up three wickets for 37 runs. Also, Trent Boult bagged three wickets, Mitchell Santner took two wickets while James Neesham and Matt Henry picked one wicket.

Chasing the target, Devon Conway and Will Young played really well and provided the Black Caps with a good start. They added 61 runs together but were back in the hut in quick succession after failing to convert their starts into big scores.

Then, Rachin Ravindra joined forces with Daryl Mitchell and the duo added 96 runs in 86 balls to keep New Zealand in the game. They batted really well and frustrated the Australian bowlers.

Mitchell was unable to convert his start into a big score as he got out after hitting a fifty, but Rachin Ravindra made the most of his start and smashed a terrific ton. Rachin Ravindra was finally dismissed by skipper Pat Cummins in the 41st over. He was back in the hut after scoring 116 runs off 89 balls, with 9 fours and 5 sixes.

In the end, James Neesham fought exceptionally well, played a wonderful knock, and was well-supported by his teammates. However, he got run out on the second last ball of the last over, and the Black Caps suffered a heartbreak. Australia continued their winning momentum and registered a 5-run win in a thriller.

Here’s How Twitter Reacted To Australia vs New Zealand ICC World Cup 2023 Clash:

The story continues for Kiwis #AUSvNZ #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/TsDk5SKBzQ

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) October 28, 2023

Mazaa aa raha hai ?
What a match.
New Zealand showing the spirit of a run chase and Australia peaking at the right time and looking ominous.
Two thrillers in two days and mazaa aa gaya. #NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/NECuzvcCyV

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 28, 2023

A gallant effort from #NZ. Jimmy Neesham in the end ?

AUS' desperation in the field in the last over did it for them. This is the AUS side I have seen over 31 years.

Starc recovering from those five wides. That full toss… he hit the bat quite hard on that occasion and just…

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) October 28, 2023

world cup has started world cupping now

— vishal dayama (@VishalDayama) October 28, 2023

Agony, agony (again) for New Zealand ? pic.twitter.com/5EsWxrZhou

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) October 28, 2023

What a Match this was, exceptional fighting spirit of @BLACKCAPS@cricketcomau may have won the Match but #NewZealand have won the heart.
Special century by @RachinRavindra#AUSvsNZ #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/ui1G3JBMM5

— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) October 28, 2023

Phewwwww. What a game this. Nearly 800 runs scored and we got winner in the 100th over ? #AUSvNZ

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 28, 2023

Well played, Australia ?? Quality cricket from both the teams. Tough luck, NZ #CWC23

— Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha) October 28, 2023

So far, the best #WorldCup game! NZ should be proud of the way they played. Congratulations, Aus! After a shaky start in the tournament, they’re now showcasing quality cricket. #AusvNZ

— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) October 28, 2023

I've always been eager to ask these Kiwis. How does it feel bro? pic.twitter.com/iuhY5rW3Q9

— Shivani Shukla (@iShivani_Shukla) October 28, 2023

This runout of Neesham reminded me of Dhoni Runout 2019 WC?.

— Bhawana (@bhawnakohli5) October 28, 2023

Last over mein fielding ne Starc ko bacha liya. Warna toh poora pelne waali bowling kiya hai! ??

— Jaanvi? (@that_shutterbug) October 28, 2023

Runout haunting New Zealand again #AUSvNZ

— Surbhi Vaid (@vaid_surbhi) October 28, 2023

The Reports of ODI cricket's death are highly exaggerated.

— Prithvi (@Puneite_) October 28, 2023

I’m just looking forward to @JimmyNeesh tweet tbh ?? what a game!

— Sam Billings (@sambillings) October 28, 2023

Jimmy Neesham for New Zealand. #AUSvsNZ pic.twitter.com/xcMf7ryOzC

— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) October 28, 2023

Aur karo Dhoni ko run-out.. #AUSvsNZ #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/E6gN8bTpe3

— Ishan Joshi (@ishanjoshii) October 28, 2023

Geez. Australia win. What an incredible chase nevertheless.

— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) October 28, 2023

No man, not again for Neesham. Guy deserves a win!

— Sa. Gomesh | ச. கோமேஷ் (@SaGomesh) October 28, 2023

The death of ODI cricket has gone back on hold. It has peaked in the last 2 days.

— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) October 28, 2023

Phew! What a game!!

The highest scoring game in the World Cup history.#AUSvsNZ #AUSvNZ #NZvAUS #NZvsAUS #CWC

— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) October 28, 2023

388 is greater than 288 because of the result when it comes to #AUSvNZ in #WorldCup

— Amol Karhadkar (@karhacter) October 28, 2023

One team wins the match, the other wins our hearts. What a magnificent game of cricket. #AUSvsNZ

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) October 28, 2023

Labuschagne !! Won the match for Australia in 2 balls #fielding #AUSvNZ #WorldCup2023

— Muhammad Wasim (@MuhammadWasim77) October 28, 2023

England & Pakistan are knocked out of the WC, and we are also getting last over thrillers. pic.twitter.com/7kq1x1WHS0

— Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) October 28, 2023

Run Out And New Zealand
Match made in heaven #AUSvsNZ pic.twitter.com/PUy9yhoQWu

— MeMe_वाला (@black_snake10) October 28, 2023

Its always New Zealand and run out ?#AUSvsNZ pic.twitter.com/WqoN9GJKIO

— ??ℝ?? ? ??ℕ?? (@ViraatSena) October 28, 2023