Chennai : The Kiwis demolish Kenya in just two Hours And 34 Minutes in the opening game of Group A. The Black Caps needed just eight overs to chase down Kenya's 70 . Hahish Bennett did the damage earlier in the day with four wickets.
Kenya's first showing at this tournament demonstrated both their lack of competency against good, but hardly exceptional, seam bowling and their incomprehension of the review system - borderline decisions were accepted without question and clear cut ones questioned out of sheer desperation.
The three Kenyan batsmen - Waters, Collins Obuya (14) and Rakep Patel (15 not out) - managed double digit scores.
Martin Guptill (39) and Brendon McCullum (26) stroked some easy boundaries before completing the chase of 70 runs.
"We didn't start well as we lost the toss, but our seamers exploited the conditions well. With big games coming up, nice to get a win under your belt. Mills might be back in the next game and Nathan has bowled well for us." Vettori said.
"I am disappointed with our batting performance. All credit to the NZ bowlers and they came hard against us. We didn't compete well today and we hope to do well in the future matches." Kamande said.
Bennett after being selected as the Man of the Match said " It's very tough for us after the India game, I was working on the yorkers and it paid rich dividends today. It's very hot in India and it's pretty difficult to get used to it".
Toss: Kenya won the toss and elected to bat
Scores : Kenya 69 (23.5 ov) New Zealand 72/0 (8.0 ov)
Player of the match : HK Bennett (New Zealand)
Result : New Zealand won by 10 wickets (with 252 balls remaining)
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Team India starts their journey in the world cup with a huge victory.
Kenya's first showing at this tournament demonstrated both their lack of competency against good, but hardly exceptional, seam bowling and their incomprehension of the review system - borderline decisions were accepted without question and clear cut ones questioned out of sheer desperation.
The three Kenyan batsmen - Waters, Collins Obuya (14) and Rakep Patel (15 not out) - managed double digit scores.
Martin Guptill (39) and Brendon McCullum (26) stroked some easy boundaries before completing the chase of 70 runs.
"We didn't start well as we lost the toss, but our seamers exploited the conditions well. With big games coming up, nice to get a win under your belt. Mills might be back in the next game and Nathan has bowled well for us." Vettori said.
"I am disappointed with our batting performance. All credit to the NZ bowlers and they came hard against us. We didn't compete well today and we hope to do well in the future matches." Kamande said.
Bennett after being selected as the Man of the Match said " It's very tough for us after the India game, I was working on the yorkers and it paid rich dividends today. It's very hot in India and it's pretty difficult to get used to it".
Toss: Kenya won the toss and elected to bat
Scores : Kenya 69 (23.5 ov) New Zealand 72/0 (8.0 ov)
Player of the match : HK Bennett (New Zealand)
Result : New Zealand won by 10 wickets (with 252 balls remaining)
Also see : Watch ICC Cricket World cup 2011 live online streaming & Highlights
Team India starts their journey in the world cup with a huge victory.
