ICC World Cup 2019: Twitter Reacts As New Zealand Posts A Competitive Total

New Zealand posted a competitive score of 291 runs after West Indies skipper Jason Holder won the toss and decided to bowl first at Old Trafford, Manchester. West Indies got off to a great start as Sheldon Cottrell provided two quick breakthroughs. The southpaw seamer who has impressed with his agility in the field was able to plumb Martin Guptill on the very first ball of the innings.

However, the on-field umpire gave the decision in favour of the batting side. Thus. Jason Holder decided to review and the third umpire had to reverse the decision after three reds on the Hawkeye. Furthermore, Colin Munro was flummoxed by another perfect yorker from Sheldon Cottrell.

Kane Williamson continued his dream form going.

Consequently, both the New Zealand openers were back in the hut without troubling the scorers. In fact, both of them were dismissed for a golden duck. Meanwhile, Evin Lewis suffered a right hamstring strain and did not take the field as Fabien Allen took the field as a substitute fielder.

Subsequently, the onus was on two experienced batsman – Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor. Kane Williamson carried his dream form going as he was able to hit the ground running. The New Zealand captain completed his back to back hundred and became the fourth batsman in the World Cup to get two centuries in the ODI showpiece.

Cottrell was the pick of the Windies bowlers.

Ross Taylor also provided good support to his captain and scored a fine knock of 69 runs before Chris Gayle was able to get the better of him. Taylor and Williamson added a fine alliance of 160 runs to help rescue New Zealand from troubled waters. Williamson scored a majestic knock of 148 runs from 154 balls with the help of 15 fours and one six.

Cottrell once again struck for West Indies as he caught and bowled Tom Latham who has struggled with his form in this World Cup.

Here is how Twitter reacted to New Zealand’s innings:

What a stunner, Kane. One of the best innings of the World Cup so far. #NZvWI

— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) June 22, 2019

Williamson finally goes for 148. It's been a masterful innings from a modern genius. #CWC19

— Rob Johnston (@RobJ_Cricket) June 22, 2019

Kane Williamson filling his boots ? ?? #cwc19oldtrafford

— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) June 22, 2019

Kane Williamson is a genius … !! His last 2 one day innings are right up there with the best … #CWC19 #OnOn

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 22, 2019

Elsewhere, the marvellous Kane Williamson heads towards another century, rescuing NZ (with Taylor) from a troubling 7-2…

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) June 22, 2019

Another ODI hundred for Kane Williamson, Classy batsman with smooth consistency.

Seems like Windies Giang hitters may also enjoy this track.

Runs feast likely

— Abdul Ghaffar (@GhaffarDawnNews) June 22, 2019

Kane Williamson in ODIs in England since 2015:
45, 93, 118, 90, 50, 100, 87, 57, 40, 79*, 106* and 138*

Total: Inns: 12, Runs-1003, Avg-111.44, 100s-4, 50s-6
??#NZvWI #WIvNZ #CWC19

— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) June 22, 2019

Looking forward to Kane Williamson finishing the World Cup with an average of 978,236. #CWC19 #NZvWI

— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) June 22, 2019

Kane Williamson has scored 1000+ runs in his last 12 ODI innings in England (average 110+)#CWC19

— JSK (@imjsk27) June 22, 2019

Another hundred for the phenomenal Kane Williamson who is now averaging 274 in the World Cup. Chanceless and never in doubt

— Tim (@timwig) June 22, 2019

Kane Williamson has scored a hundred here with as little fuss as you will see. His second consecutive century. What a player #CWC19

— Rob Johnston (@RobJ_Cricket) June 22, 2019

Captain Kane ??? #OldTrafford @cricketworldcup @BLACKCAPS ?

— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) June 22, 2019

Martin Guptill goes first ball of the match, LBW to Sheldon Cottrell after an excellent review by WI. Proper delivery that. #CWC19

— Rob Johnston (@RobJ_Cricket) June 22, 2019

1st ball of the match: Golden ? for Martin Guptill.

5th ball of the match: Golden ? for Colin Munro.

Sheldon Cottrell on Fire ?#NZvWI #WIvNZ

— Saad ?? (@iSaadAwais22) June 22, 2019

Salute is onn #SheldonCottrell #NZvWI

— Zeeshan (@zshan34) June 22, 2019

Sheldon Cottrell, what a character to have in the team. Absolute joy and celebration.

— Ravi Maestri (@ravimaestri) June 22, 2019

Sheldon Cottrell gets Guptil first ball! pic.twitter.com/y1h7xQ1NdY

— Jonathan Haggart (@jonathanhaggart) June 22, 2019

Meanwhile Kane Williamson has scored 333 runs in this World cup without being dismissed..
What a World Class player he is!#NZvWI #WIvNZ #CWC19

— Encrypted Layman! (@freddieefaizan) June 22, 2019

Meanwhile, at the Old Trafford, Kiwi Kane Williamson has just become the third #CWC captain after Aussie Ricky Ponting (in 2003-2007) and Zimbabwean Brendan Taylor (in 2015) to register back to back centuries!#CWC19 #CWC2019#NZvWI #WIvNZ

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) June 22, 2019