Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand beat Netherlands to continue winning start

BBC Sport says New Zealand continued their perfect start to the Men’s Cricket World Cup with a dominant 99-run win over the Netherlands in Hyderabad.

After being put in, the Kiwis made 322-7 with opener Will Young, Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra all making fifties.

The Netherlands, who have lost their opening two games, were always behind the rate and lost regular wickets.

Colin Ackermann made 69 but they were bowled out for 223 in 46.3 overs, with Mitchell Santner taking 5-59.

New Zealand, who thrashed England in their opening game of the tournament, face Bangladesh on Friday at 09:30 BST, while the Netherlands play South Africa at the same time on 17 October.

Tuesday’s World Cup matches see England play Bangladesh in Dharamshala from 06:00, before Pakistan face Sri Lanka at 09:30.

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