LIVE SCORE - AUS vs NZ, ICC World Cup 2023: Toss, Blog, Videos And Updates From Dharamsala

Ravindra kept New Zealand alive in the chase until he was taken care of by the Aussie skipper Pat Cummins in the 41st over. Jimmy Neesham was stranded at one end, and he came up with something special. Neesham clubbed 3 fours and 3 sixes in his breathtaking knock of 58 off 39 balls and took the game to the last over, with New Zealand needing 19 to script history.

That's it. Australia hold their nerve to seal a narrow five-run win. What a game! Mitchell Starc goes wicketless, but does the job for this team. This is the first time the left-arm pace bowler hasn't taken a wicket in an ODI World Cup game. Two thrillers in as many days. That's what the cricket fans want. 

This is getting closer and Jimmy Neesham stands between Australia and victory here!

Can he pull this one off?

Game over for NZ? They need 65 off 36 balls

The wicket of Santner has surely pegged New Zealand back again. Neesham is their last hope now and they would be hoping that Henry supports him. 

Rachin Ravindra departs!! HUGE, HUGE WICKET FOR AUS!

Slower ball from Cummins does the trick. An unbelievable innings from Rachin comes to an end. 116 from 89 deliveries and this has been an exhibition of brute batting from the Kiwi superstar. Australia can smell a victory now...

149 needed from 96 balls!

New Zealand are still in with a chance here. Rachin Ravindra is batting brilliantly and with the likes of Glenn Phillips, Jimmy Neesham and Santner to accompany him, they can still pull this one off. It would be fascinating 16 overs though if they do manage to get close to the huge total posted by Aussies.

Zampa strikes again, Latham gone!

Just when the partnership was brewing up, Latham has thrown it away. Goes for a reverse-sweep against a clever bowler like Zampa and pays a huge price. This is a big, big wicket and once again, Australia have taken a firm hold of this game.

Rachin Ravindra continue to impress with his performance as he brings up another half-century 👏 The required rate is almost touching 9 runs per over and Rachin has to play the innings of his life. NZ still have the firepower to chase this total.

Daryl Mitchell's wicket has certainly taken Australia to an advantageous position. It is that man once again, Adam Zampa who gets the crucial breakthrough. Does NZ have what it takes to chase it down?

Mitchell, the man for the Kiwis!

Its as simple as that. If NZ are to pull off a heist from here on, they need Daryl Mitchell to play the innings of his life. Of-course he needs support from the other end. Batting at 54, the Kiwis would love if he goes onto score a daddy hundred.

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NZ need 270 off 199 deliveries. Not an impossible task by any means, but it'll take some batting from the Kiwi batters to achieve this target. Daryl Mitchell holds the key.

100 up for New Zealand!!!

Daryl Mitchell takes Kiwis to 100-run mark with an authoritative shot down the ground. He is the man in form and along with Rachin Ravindra, need to take this game deep.

Both the openers are back in the hut now!!!

Once again it is the deadly duo of Hazlewood-Starc that does the trick for Aussies. This time it is a good delivery from Hazlewood that produces an edge and Starc at first slip takes a sharp catch. Aussies chipping in with wickets now and Kiwis need a big partnership to get close to a mammoth target in front of them.

Starc takes a blinder!!

Australia need a moment of brilliance and Starc has produced just that. Hazlewood bowls a length ball down the leg side, and Conway hits it straight to Starc at short fine leg, who dives to his right and gobbles a worldie. Conway was looking so good, but has to walk back to the pavilion.

50 in 5 overs!

Just the start NZ wanted, chasing such a big total. Conway has been the chief aggressor and the Aussies haven't found a way to contain him. The match is far from over. Game on!

NZ have started the chase with aggression. 21 runs in the first 11 deliveries. They need more of these, if the team is to win this crucial contest.

We are ready for the New Zealand chase! A daunting task awaits them. Is there a twist in this chase?

Stat attack! Most Sixes in ODI Cricket

49 - Chris Gayle

40 - Rohit Sharma

37 - AB de Villiers

36 - David Warner

33 - Glenn Maxwell

31 - Ricky Ponting

NZ needs 389 runs to win!

That's the end of Australia's innings. They finish on 388, their second-highest total in the ongoing edition. The Kiwis knocked over the Aussies in the last over but the damage had already been done. The Australian batters have made full of the batting conditions and short boundaries and have done a fantastic job in the first half of this fixture. 

Wicket!!!!!

Caught at deep square leg, Mitchell Starc departs!

Inglis departs after scoring a handy 38 off 28 deliveries. Alongside captain Cummins, he has taken the Aussies closer to the 400-run mark.

Boundaries flowing for the Aussies!

Just when NZ thought they had pulled things back, Inglis and Cummins have given a timely reminder that how dangerous the 5-time World Champions are at the moment. It's raining sixes in Dharamsala as the duo have taken apart the Kiwi attack.

Maxwell is turning it on for the Aussies!

Just like the Netherlands game, Maxwell has started his innings in the 5th gear. Batting at 27 off 15 balls, he now holds the key for the Aussies as they push for a big total.

Wickets falling like a pack of cards!

What is happening with the Aussies. From 175-0 to 274-5. Just the collapse Australia didn't need at the moment. Labuschagne goes through with his slog sweep and finds the fielder at deep mid. Rachin Ravindra gets the crucial breakthrough!

Marsh' misery ends!

Anytime Tom Latham needs a wicket, he looks at up at Mitch Santner. Marsh looked scratchy against spin and he departs after scoring 36 off 51 balls. NZ have crawled their way back in the match. A lovely off-break as Marsh stays back and gets beaten by the flight. His stumps are knocked over.

Marsh is having a rough time in the middle!

There is no fluency in his batting at the moment. 31 off 44 deliveries and he is looking like a pale shadow of himself.

Glenn Phillips Gets his third wicket! AUS Crumbling!

In the space of 50 runs, Australia have lost 3 wickets now, and it is that man, Phillips, who gets the third. Steve Smith with a loose shot as he finds the man at mid-off. When all the main bowlers are having an off-day, Phillips is turning to be a match-winner with the ball.

What's the ideal score on this wicket?

Judging by the start the Aussies have got, anything less than 370-380 will be a huge loss for them. NZ bat deep and the surface will get a touch better as the match progresses. Australia have firepower left in the tank and they need to go all-out against this Kiwi attack.

Two for Phillips! Head falls!

This one skids off quickly and takes the stumps as Head misses the cut shot. Seems like Phillips has a golden arm with him. Everytime NZ need a wicket, he steps up. Nonetheless, Head has set the stage for a big Aussie total. He departs for a stellar 109 off 67 balls.

A majestic hundred from Travis Head!

Power, placement and precision from the Aussie southpaw. A 100 off 59 deliveries and he has taken out the Kiwi attack single-handedly. His first ever World Cup game and a maiden hundred to announce his arrival in grand style.

The arrival of Travis Head has certainly spiced things up for the Aussies. He has started the tournament with a storm and is etching closer to a scintillating ton.

Finally, NZ have a breakthrough!

What a partnership it was for the opening wicket. Warner and Head traumatised the Kiwi bowlers to full throttle. A brilliant 175-run stand is finally broken as Glenn Phillips turned out to be the hero with the ball. A simple caught and bowled and Warner is sent packing for 81 off 65 balls.

Travis Head dropped again! 

This time comparatively an easy catch and it is Glenn Phillips who drops it! This is the last thing New Zealand needed. Phillips is one of the best fielders in the world and we rarely see him dropping a catch, unfortunately for New Zealand fans, that day is today.

This sums up Travis Head's return perfectly...

Oh, a tough chance goes down!!! 

Flying Santner to his right fails to hold onto this one as Travis Head mistimes his gentle push. Kiwis need to take these half-chances here. Also, given the firepower Aussie possess, there is very slim chance that these Australian openers will slow down in the middle overs.

Meanwhile Dutch players to their Kiwi friends - 

Fastest fifty in World Cup 2023 for Travis Head! What a comeback!!!

Travis Head reaches his fifty in just 25 balls and these two are taking power-hitting at another level. They are literally knocking Kiwis out of this game. New Zealand surely need a wicket or two quickly here or things might get completely out of hands.

Fastest team hundred in ICC World Cup 2023!!!!

Australia have crossed 100-run mark in just 53 balls and Head brings it up with a maximum.

Fifty For Warner in just 28 balls!

This pocket-dynamite is just a legendary cricketer. When he starts scoring runs, he is just unstoppable and after two back-to-back centuries, he is looking set for making it three in a row. Third fastest fifty in this World Cup!!!

Absolute carnage at Dharamsala!

Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, just stop!!! Tune into this Trans-Tasman rivalry as we are witnessing something special here. Kiwi bowlers have been carted all over the park.

50 up for Australia in just 25 balls!

Head gets another boundary and this time a streaky one but it all counts and New Zealand need a find a way to get a wicket here, before it gets too late.

Travis Head goes bang-bang!!!

What a start, he seems to have started where he left off against South Africa before his injury. These are ominous signs for New Zealand as both batters are in the mood to blast Kiwis away.

Here we go..first maximum of the game and it is off the blade of David Warner!!

Little short and Warner slams it over deep square leg for a maximum.

David Warner starts off with a bang!!!!

Two boundaries for the southpaw in the first over and Aussies have made their intentions clear in the very first over. This is a small ground and a high-scoring one and if Aussies get going, it would be pretty hard to stop them. Australia 8 for no loss after the opening over.

We are all set to roll!!! Here we go...

David Warner and Travis Head at the crease for Australia and it is Matt Henry who starts the proceedings against two left-handers.

Here are Playing XIs! -

New Zealand Playing XI: Will Young, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c and wk), Glenn Phillips, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry

Australia Playing XI: Travis Head, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

Toss Time!!! - New Zealand have won the toss and have elected to bowl first!

So, Australia will be batting first in their 100th World Cup match and they would have to tackle the threat of Kiwi pacers who might get some help due to early moisture on the field.

Big news is that Travis Head is back for Australia and Cameron Green misses out. It would be interesting to see how he goes about his business against a quality Kiwi pace attack. Also, Mark Chapman is out for the BlackCaps due to a calf niggle and Jimmy Neesham comes back into the XI.

The Kiwis encountered their first loss of the tournament in their last game against the hosts, India and need to get back to winning ways with their opponents Australia seem to be have found their mojo back. The Kangaroos lost their initial two games of the competition but have registered three comprehensive wins now and we all know what they can do when get on a roll. Also, this being a day game, toss will be crucial as their could be help for the seamers in the morning. So stay tuned as we bring you all the live updates from Dharamsala.

Hello and a very warm welcome, folks! This is OneCricket's Live Blog and it is Super Saturday in World Cup 2023 with double dose of action, starting with the big game between Trans-Tasman rivals, Australia and New Zealand. The games between the two sides have always been exciting and this one promises to be another riveting affair with both teams itching to get two crucial points on the board. So, tighten your seatbelts and get ready for a roller-coaster of a ride from the beautiful HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.