England set a unique record during the opening ODI World Cup encounter against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday (October 5) when all 11 batters reached double-digit figures.

World Cup 2023: England set THIS unique record despite losing opening encounter against New Zealand

Uruguay captain Andres Vilaseca said facing New Zealand in the final match of their World Cup campaign was the perfect way to round out the tournament and that Los Teros would fight for every minute of Thursday's clash.

Uruguay promise All Blacks a fight in final match of their Rugby World Cup campaign

The opening match of the 2023 ODI World Cup will see holders England face off against New Zealand in a rematch of the iconic 2019 final. England enter the tournament as favourites while this the last chance for New Zealand's golden generation to win a limited-overs world title. 1996 World Cup winning-coach Dav Whatmore sets up the tournament opener on Wion World of Cricket.

ICC World Cup 2023: England begin title defence against New Zealand | WION

The New Zealand World Cup squad got a much-needed impetus to their chances as injured fast bowler Tim Southee is getting back to building a bowling load ahead of the tournament opener against England on October 5.

New Zealand's Tim Southee 'hoping to be right in time' post injury for ODI World Cup opener against England

New Zealand's heartbreak in the previous World Cup final is still fresh in the memory of all cricket fans. The Kiwis reached back-to-back finals in 2015 and 2019 but are still in search of their maiden World title in limited-overs cricket. This will definitely be the last chance for the likes of Captain Kane Williamson and stalwarts Trent Boult and Tim Southee to win an ODI World Cup title. 1996 World Cup winning-coach Dav Whatmore isn't writing them off just yet.

Last Dance for NZ's golden generation

Just two weeks before the general elections in New Zealand prime minister Chris Hipkins tested positive for COVID-19. The positive test will temporarily sideline Hipkins in the campaign for the 14th of October election. Hipkins said on his official social media feed that he started to experience cold symptoms on Saturday and had cancelled most of his weekend engagements.

New Zealand elections: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins tests positive for COVID

Scientists have finally found a continent that was once part of the ancient Gondwana land. The continent called Zealandia—Te Riu-a-Māui in the Māori language—is believed to be approximately 94 per cent under the sea, while the remaining 6 per cent makes up New Zealand and surrounding islands.

Scientists discover ancient submerged continent that was missing for 375 years

Bangladesh may have lost the second ODI against New Zealand but their two returning batsman Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah played a decent knock of 44 and 49, respectively.

Bangladesh batsman Tamim Iqbal says 'he was nervous while going to bat' against New Zealand in second ODI

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering introducing a stringent proposal that would ban the next generation from ever being able to buy cigarettes, a report in The Guardian has claimed.

Like New Zealand, Rishi Sunak considering banning cigarettes in UK for next generation

BAN vs NZ 1st ODI Live Streaming: Bangladesh and New Zealand will clash in a three-match ODI series starting Thursday, September 21. Both teams will square off in the three ODI matches ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, scheduled in October.

BAN vs NZ 1st ODI Live Streaming: When and where to watch Bangladesh vs New Zealand Live in India

A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck the South Island of New Zealand around 0914 local time (2114GMT) on Wednesday (September 20), according to news agency AFP.

New Zealand rattled by strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake

In a big blow to New Zealand's squad for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup, veteran fast bowler Tim Southee has suffered a thumb injury, putting his participation in the quadrennial tournament in doubt.

Tim Southee's ODI World Cup participation under doubt after suffering injury in Lord's ODI against England

A climber who plunged 600 metres (nearly 2,000 feet) down from the side of one of New Zealand’s most dangerous mountains, “miraculously” survived and only sustained minor injuries after landing on snow.

New Zealand: ‘Exceptionally lucky’ climber survives 2,000-foot plunge from Mount Taranaki

After the contest had been truncated to 34 overs per team due to morning rain, Livingstone savaged an unbeaten 95 to push England to a reasonable score. After falling down by 4.2 overs and 8-3, England superbly recovered to post 226-7 and dismiss New Zealand for 147 on Sunday, winning the second game of their one-day international series by 79 runs.

ODI World Cup 2023: England beat New Zealand by 79 runs in a rain-affected 2nd ODI

A surgical device was left behind in a woman's body after an operation. She endured chronic pain for 18 months. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Surgical device left behind in woman's body

A woman in New Zealand who suffered chronic pain for over a year after undergoing a caesarean section was found to have a surgical instrument the size of a dinner plate left inside her abdomen.

New Zealand: Surgical tool ‘size of dinner plate’ left in woman’s body after operation

Wildlife observers in New Zealand are celebrating a major conservation victory. The Takahē bird, which was formally declared extinct in 1898, is gradually increasing its presence in the country’s woods.

Declared extinct in 1898, prehistoric New Zealand bird stages return to the wild. Watch!

The Women's World Cup gave the sport a huge boost in co-hosts New Zealand where new attendance records were set, the head of the country's football governing body said.

FIFA Women's World Cup creates history, sets crowd records in New Zealand

The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) said on Friday (August 11) that it was aware of intelligence activity linked to China in and against New Zealand and the Pacific region.

Aware of China-linked intelligence activity in New Zealand: Wellington

The Labour government in New Zealand said on Friday (August 11) that it plans to make it compulsory for large companies to publish gender pay gap data. The step has been taken in an effort to ensure that woman in the country get equal pay as that of men.

New Zealand government to make companies publish gender pay gap data

A New Zealand supermarket chain created an AI-powered app to generate meal plans. The app produced some bizarre dishes – recommending customers recipes for “poison bread sandwiches” and "mosquito-repellent roast potatoes". Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: AI's bizarre recipe suggestions

Cooking can be a relaxing activity, but also a task. Sometimes deciding what to cook, especially with a limited pantry, can be the toughest thing you can do. To help people in such a scenario, a New Zealand supermarket has come up with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based app.

AI-based app suggests 'mosquito repellent roast potatoes' and more unique recipes

New Zealand have recalled veteran left-arm fast bowler Trent Boult for the upcoming ODI series against England. This is a strong indication that Kiwis are willing to play Boult in the upcoming ODI World Cup in India.

New Zealand recall veteran pacer Trent Boult for England tour ahead of ICC ODI World Cup

As China strives to increase its influence in the Pacific, New Zealand announced it will invest in a "combat-capable" military force and defend its interests there.

New Zealand to boost defence expenditure to protect interests in Pacific

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