Devon Conway Praised By Fans On X For 'Breathtaking' Hundred Against England In World Cup 2023 Opener

The 32-year-old New Zealand National Cricket Team opening batsman Devon Conway smashed an absolutely remarkable century in his ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup debut match against England National Cricket Team at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, October 5.

While chasing the target in the match, Devon Conway showed his intent in the first over by smashing 10 runs. He lost his opening partner Will Young in the second over, but it didn’t have any effect on his batting.

Conway was joined by the 23-year-old Rachin Ravindra in the middle and together they surprised everyone as they annihilated the English bowling unit.

The duo played some remarkable strokes and took the England bowlers to the cleaners, leaving skipper Jos Buttler frustrated. Both the batters played an attacking brand of cricket. They kept batting brilliantly and recorded New Zealand’s highest partnership in men’s ODI World Cup history. They went past a 168-run stand between Lee Germon and Chris Harris against Australia in 1996.

After registering a historic partnership, Devon Conway hit a historic ton as he completed his century off just 83 balls, before bringing out a low-key celebration. His 83-ball ton became New Zealand’s fastest at the men’s ODI World Cup.

Also, opener Nathan Astle had hit a ton on his World Cup debut against England in Ahmedabad in 1996 and now Conway has done the same in the same place and against the same opposition.

Earlier, England lost and the toss and were invited to bat first. Joe Root, who played some beautiful strokes, was the top run-getter for his side as he amassed 77 runs off 86 balls, with 4 fours and 1 six. Also, all the 11 players in the England line-up scored at least 10 runs each and they helped their side post 282/9 on the board in 50 overs. This was the first instance in the history of ODI cricket that 11 batters in a team had reached double figures.

Here’s How Twitter Reacted To Devon Conway’s Sensational Century:

Won’t surprise me if Devon Conway ends up being the highest scorer this World Cup.#NZvENG

— Nikhil Naz (@NikhilNaz) October 5, 2023

Well played Devon Conway! Mention CSK in your post-match interview or we need to talk.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) October 5, 2023

1st HUNDRED OF 2023 WORLD CUP! ??

It's none other than Devon Conway, the Mr. Consistent for New Zealand. ?? #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/iNw7Pu6LYq

— Saif Ahmed ?? (@saifahmed75) October 5, 2023

Hundred in his World Cup debut match for Devon Conway, that too against the star studded bowling lineup of England. What a knock this!!! Breathtaking

— Shivani Shukla (@iShivani_Shukla) October 5, 2023

Wonderful 100 from Devon Conway: chanceless (bar a run out attempt) and stylish – only 83 balls, yet no indications of rash risk.

Aged 32 and in a country where he has a fine record, looks in fine fettle for the World Cup

— Tim Wigmore (@timwig) October 5, 2023

Owned the Boundary merchants pic.twitter.com/ubUsa5YH8l

— Shivani (@meme_ki_diwani) October 5, 2023

New Zealand's Devon Conway becomes the first batter to score a century in the 2023 World Cup ??
What a player he is! He was also Player of the Match in the IPL final on this ground ❤️ #CWC23 #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/UhkS9p7OZ9

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) October 5, 2023

The story of Devon Conway is quite inspirational!

He moved to New Zealand in hopes of pursuing his career in things he loved to do. Today the 32 year old became the first centurion of the 2023 World Cup, that too on his World Cup debut. pic.twitter.com/EYauIFOMdf

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 5, 2023

First match of #ODIWorldCup2023 between #ENGvNZ is turning out to be a perfect way to take revenge for NZ for the #wc2019 finale

What a great knock from Conway and Rachin Ravindra ??

This is going to be a one sided contest I feel

— Utkarsh (@justutkthings) October 5, 2023

First Century of ICC World Cup 2023 by Devon Conway against England.
#ENGvNZ #CWC23 #icccricketworldcup2023 pic.twitter.com/MaaodJY5HQ

— Sadaqat Ali Raja (@Sadaqat_AliRaja) October 5, 2023

Player of the match award in IPL 2023 final.

Hundred in the first match of World cup 2023.

Devon Conway dominates Narendra Modi stadium…!!!! pic.twitter.com/S3zilwT9gI

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 5, 2023

Devon Conway announced his World Cup arrival with a massive ton. ❤️? #CWC2023 #ENGvsNZ pic.twitter.com/bKjoQ7zaZw

— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) October 5, 2023