NZ vs BAN: Mr. Dependable Indeed! Twitter Reacts As Kane Williamson Shines In Comeback Game vs Bangladesh

The 11th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 was played between Kane Williamson-led New Zealand National Cricket Team and Shakib Al Hasan-led Bangladesh National Cricket Team at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai on Friday, October 13.

New Zealand continued to dominate the competition by winning their third straight game. They thrashed the Bangla Tigers by 8 wickets with 43 balls remaining in the match.

Earlier, New Zealand won the toss and elected to field first in the match. They made one change to their playing XI as skipper Kane Williamson made his ODI return and replaced Will Young in the side. Bangladesh, on the other hand, made a sole change to their playing XI as Mahmudullah replaced Mahedi Hasan.

Bangladesh were off to an awful start in the match as their top-order batting unit once again faced a collapse. However, the veterans Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan stabilized the innings with their batting masterclass.

The duo added 96 runs in 108 balls after the Bangla Tigers were reduced to 56/4 and brought their side back into the game. Shakib Al Hasan got out for 40, but Mushfiqur completed his fifty. Also, Mahmudullah played a good 41-run knock while batting at No.8 and guided Bangladesh to a total of 245/9.

Chasing the target, the Black Caps were off to a poor start in the match as they lost the in-form Rachin Ravindra in the 3rd over itself. However, Devon Conway played a stunning 45-run knock and was involved in a good partnership with Kane Williamson.

The Kiwi skipper looked in great touch and scored a brilliant 78 runs in his comeback game. He stitched together 80 runs with Conway and 108 runs with Daryl Mitchell.

Williamson got retired hurt after suffering a blow to his thumb, but Daryl Mitchell remained unbeaten on 89 and steered the Kiwis to a stunning win over Bangladesh.

Here’s How Twitter Reacted After Kane Williamson Shined In Comeback Game:

New Zealand with an extremely clinical and professional performance. Bowling tactics spot on, batting very assured. Two points bagged #NZvsBAN

— Bazid Khan (@bazidkhan81) October 13, 2023

Bangladesh lost to New Zealand by 8 wickets. A shameful moment for South Asia. #NZvsBAN pic.twitter.com/0v8pZD091b

— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) October 13, 2023

Another remarkable win for the @BLACKCAPS! @dazmitchell47 time and again contributing with crucial knocks. Kane Williamson, back in action and back to scoring. Mr. Dependable indeed! ??Wishing him a speedy recovery. #CWC23 #BANvNZ

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 13, 2023

Kane Williamson to opponent bowlers ?#NZvsBAN #BANvNZ #KaneWilliamson #INDvPAK #IndiaVsPakistan #BoycottIndoPakMatch #HamasTerrorist pic.twitter.com/JetfhfqmSC

— Karthik T.R (@Karthik_TR2016) October 13, 2023

The Cool guy returns.What a way to announce his comeback with incredible Kane Williamson innings.The calmness and composure of this guy.If others are not fearing him they will be making a big mistake.3 in 3 for blackcaps??.Btw ban bowlers were too good in first 8 overs #NZvsBAN

— Ambati Karthik (@AmbatiKarthik7) October 13, 2023

Kane Williamson today:

– 78(107) with bat.
– Most 50+ score by a New Zealand batter in Intl cricket.
– Most 50+ scores for New Zealand batter in ICC white ball tournaments.

What a way to arrive into ODIs after 9 long months….!!!! pic.twitter.com/6DktsidpiH

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 13, 2023

WELL PLAYED, KANE WILLIAMSON….!!!

Retired hurt on 78* (107). A memorable way to announce your arrival – Kane Williamson continues from where he left in 2019. Kane Mama is back with a bang! pic.twitter.com/trZzozn2Uf

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 13, 2023

Kane Williamson to opponent bowlers ?#NZvsBAN #BANvNZ #KaneWilliamson #INDvPAK #IndiaVsPakistan #BoycottIndoPakMatch #HamasTerrorist pic.twitter.com/JetfhfqmSC

— Karthik T.R (@Karthik_TR2016) October 13, 2023

New Zealand remains unbeaten so far in this tournament with three consecutive wins under their belt ?
What a World Cup campaign it is turning out for the Kiwis! ?#NZvsBAN #KaneWilliamson #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/SSbjDrrQst

— Helvin Cardoz ❤️ (@CardozHelvin) October 13, 2023

#KaneWilliamson (78 retd. hurt) has arrived in #CricketWorldCup2023. Be scared Indian Cricket Team, be very scared.#NZvBAN #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 #Chennai pic.twitter.com/aqWsDtgp7z

— Tejan Shrivastava (@BeingTeJan) October 13, 2023

Hopefully kane williamson injury is not serious.absolute class player who is a joy to watch #NZvsBAN #CWC23

— sach is life (@sunilguddu) October 13, 2023

#KaneWilliamson ?
THAT'S THE POST THAT'S IT ? pic.twitter.com/5KlAaDhHTP

— WHITE WOLF ?? (@its_whitewolf) October 13, 2023

Kane Williamson ? comback is greater then setback#NZvsBAN #NewZealand #KaneWilliamson #ICCMensCricketWorldCup2023

— IMPARTIAL (@_Abhishek_2007_) October 13, 2023

kane williamson back to the team
..and he played with patience ❤️? https://t.co/UJxXfdbFHu

— Chatterbox (@Balpbrs) October 13, 2023

New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 8 wickets. A superb performance from Kane Williamson on his come back that led NZ single handedly win the game.#NZvsBAN #CWC23

— Nigar Ali (@NIGARAL59844580) October 13, 2023